Date Posted:
June 1, 2026
Position Title:
Head of Corporate PR
Office/Company:
Whatnot
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-07564
Reports To:
Location:
San Francisco, CA | New York, NY | Los Angeles, CA
Contact:
Salary:
– Retirement: 401(k) offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and pension plans internationally
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love.Lead our corporate PR strategy, building and protecting Whatnot's reputation with the press, key partners, and the broader industry.12+ years of communications experience, plus: deep expertise shaping corporate narratives for high-growth companies, strong relationships across business, financial, and trade press, a track record of leading communications through high-stakes moments, exceptional writing and messaging skills, experience partnering directly with C-suite executives, strong people-management experience, low ego and high ownership, a builder's mentality, you are a problem solver with sharp judgment and the ability to stay calm when the stakes are high.
Responsibilities:
• Own the PR strategy that establishes Whatnot as the defining company in live commerce – with business press, financial media, and industry influencers.
• Partner closely with Finance, Legal, Data, and the leadership team to lead communications around financial milestones and strategic announcements.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on reputational risk, developing the frameworks, playbooks, and instincts to navigate sensitive situations with speed and judgment.
• Lead communications that deepen Whatnot's credibility and visibility with sellers, brand partners, and the broader commerce and creator-economy ecosystem.
Qualifications:
• Deep expertise shaping corporate narratives for high-growth companies, ideally within consumer tech, marketplace, fintech, or creator-driven industries
• Strong relationships across business, financial, and trade press – from the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg to industry-specific outlets covering commerce, retail, and the creator economy
• A track record of leading communications through high-stakes moments: fundraises, executive transitions, regulatory scrutiny, product issues, and rapid growth
• Exceptional writing and messaging skills, with the ability to translate complex business situations into clear, credible, and compelling narratives
• Experience partnering directly with C-suite executives – you're a trusted advisor who can push back, move fast, and deliver under pressure
• Strong people-management experience – you've built and led high-performing teams and know how to develop talent while staying hands-on yourself
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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.
