Head of Communications

About Checkr

Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Established in 2014, Checkr’s innovative technology and robust data platform help customers assess risk and ensure safety and compliance to build trusted workplaces and communities. Checkr has over 100,000 customers including DoorDash, Coinbase, Lyft, Instacart, and Airtable.

The Role

We're seeking an experienced PR and communications leader to drive Checkr's narrative transformation and establish us as the definitive voice in trust decisions and verification technology. You'll own our story across all channels—from earned media and executive thought leadership to social presence. This role requires a strategic thinker who can execute tactically, with deep expertise in B2B tech communications and a track record of repositioning growing companies for their next phase of scale.

What You'll Do

• Lead narrative strategy : Drive our evolution from "background check company" to "trust platform," developing compelling storylines that resonate with media, HR leaders, trust and safety officers, and business decision-makers. Lead and coordinate messaging and communications strategy for our key product, corporate, and industry initiatives.
• Own media relations : Secure coverage in top-tier business, HR, and technology publications while building relationships with key journalists and analysts
• Amplify executive voices : Partner with our CEO and leadership team to establish thought leadership through speaking opportunities, bylined articles, and strategic interviews
• Build social presence : Grow our presence and engagement, creating momentum around product launches, company milestones, and industry insights
• Collaborate cross-functionally : Work closely with Product Marketing, Demand Gen, and Content teams to ensure narrative consistency across all touch points
• Manage communications calendar : Coordinate messaging around product launches, funding announcements, partnerships, and industry events

What You Bring

What You Get

Note : The following sections were part of the original listing but do not affect the core responsibilities or qualifications for the role and are kept for completeness where appropriate in the company’s disclosure.

Equal Employment Opportunities at Checkr

Checkr is committed to building the best product and company, which requires hiring talented and qualified individuals with a diverse set of perspectives and lived experiences. Checkr believes in hiring people of all backgrounds, including those whose histories are impacted by the justice system in accordance with local, state, and / or federal laws, including San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance.

Pay Transparency Disclosure

One of Checkr’s core values is Transparency. We disclose salary ranges in all of our job postings and provide location-based ranges as part of our compensation philosophy. For more information, see our website.

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