Sr. Manager, Product Communications

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The Communications team at Whatnot works across all areas of the business to bring awareness to our community and shape the company’s reputation. We’re hiring an experienced Senior Communications Manager to lead product communications efforts and support broader consumer and corporate communications.

As Senior Manager, Product Communications, you will be responsible for crafting and executing strategies that showcase Whatnot’s product innovation and establish the company as a leader in the future of commerce. You’ll develop compelling narratives, drive media engagement, and communicate directly with our seller community to highlight how our tools fuel growth and success. Your work will enhance external perceptions of Whatnot, strengthen brand credibility, and position our technology at the center of the live shopping evolution.

• Lead Product Communications & Drive Adoption – Own the strategy for showcasing Whatnot’s product innovation and new features, crafting messaging that resonates with sellers, buyers, and industry stakeholders. Partner with Product, Community, and Account Management teams to drive awareness of tools that help sellers grow their businesses.
• Strategically Communicate Product Evolution – Stay closely aligned with the product roadmap to identify key communications opportunities that reinforce Whatnot’s overarching innovation narrative. Develop strategic communications and PR touchpoints to highlight how our evolving tools and features enhance the live shopping experience.
• Drive Media Relations & Thought Leadership – Cultivate relationships with key reporters across tech and commerce. Develop strategic pitch angles, secure high-impact coverage, and craft compelling narratives that position Whatnot as the leader in live shopping and seller success.

Team members in this role are required to be within commuting distance of our Los Angeles, San Francisco, or New York City hubs.

Curious about who thrives at Whatnot? We’ve found that embodying a low ego, growth mindset, and high-impact drive goes a long way here.

As our next Senior Manager, Product Communications you should have 7+ years of public relations or corporate communications and product communications experience, plus :

$170,000 / year to $200,000 / year + benefits + equity.

The salary range may be inclusive of several levels that would be applicable to the position. Final salary will be based on a number of factors including level, relevant prior experience, skills, and expertise. This range is only inclusive of base salary, not benefits (more details below) or equity.

Benefits

Home office setup allowance

16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work (company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence).

Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.

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