What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, Communications position at Lantern?
About Lantern
Lantern is the specialty care platform connecting people with the best care when they need it most. By curating a Network of Excellence comprised of the nation's top specialists for surgery, cancer care, infusions and more, Lantern delivers excellent care with significant cost savings to employers and their workforces. Lantern also pairs members with a dedicated care team, including Care Advocates and nurses, for the entirety of their care journey, helping them get back to good health, back to their families and back to work. With convenient access to specialists nationwide, Lantern means quality care is within driving distance for most. Lantern is trusted by the nation's largest employers to deliver care to more than 6 million members across the country. Learn more about us at lanterncare.com.
About You:
- You use LOGIC in your decision making and understand that progress is critical to making change. You focus on the execution of your content while balancing a fast-paced environment and you take the time to celebrate both the small & big wins.
- INCLUSION is a core tenant of your personal beliefs. A diverse and inclusive environment is incredibly important to you. You understand and desire to be a part of a diverse team with different experiences and perspectives & you cherish the differences in each individual that you interact with.
- You have the GRIT, drive and ambition to tackle big problems. Big problems require big ideas and a team that supports new ideas.
- You care deeply for your customers are driven to keep HUMANITY in all decisions. Your customers aren't just the individuals using your product. They are the driving factor in your motivation to make a change.
- Integrity guides you in life. Focusing on the TRUTH vs. giving people the answers they want to hear.
- You thrive in a Team Environment. Collaboration is key in innovation and creating change.
These pillars of LIGHT are a reminder to our team that we are making a difference by providing guidance and support in navigating the often complex and confusing landscape of healthcare. We hope that through this LIGHT, individuals can find their way to the best care, resources, and support they need to get back to life.
If this sounds like you, we would love to connect to speak further about career opportunities at Lantern.
Please apply to our role & someone from our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out to help you navigate our interview process.
Vice President of Communications
Location: Remote | USA
Reports To: Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
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About the Role:
We are looking for a strategic Vice President of Communications to build and scale a high-impact communications function from the ground up. This leader will drive both external and internal communications efforts, amplifying Lantern's voice in the market and cultivating a transparent, engaged internal culture. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of storytelling, strategy, and execution—excelling at media relations, thought leadership, social media, and executive communications, while also laying the foundation for a best-in-class internal communications engine.
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Key Responsibilities
External Communications & Brand Elevation:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive external communications strategy to increase brand visibility and reputation.
- Drive consistent earned media placements by cultivating relationships with key journalists, publications and influencers.
- Oversee and scale social media channels, ensuring alignment with brand voice and strategic priorities.
- Identify, secure, and manage executive speaking opportunities, panels, and interviews at high-impact industry events.
- Lead the strategy and execution for corporate awards and recognitions to highlight company achievements and innovation.
- Build and elevate the thought leadership platform for the company and its key executives through content, bylines, podcasts, and strategic media opportunities.
Internal Communications & Culture:
- Launch and manage a structured internal communications function that keeps employees informed, engaged, and aligned.
- Create and maintain regular internal communications rhythms (e.g., town halls, newsletters, leadership updates).
- Partner with HR and executive leadership to increase transparency and employee morale through clear, authentic messaging.
- Develop internal messaging around company strategy, goals, milestones, and culture initiatives.
Team Leadership:
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing communications team (including PR, content, and social specialists).
- Manage agency relationships and other external vendors as needed.
- Establish KPIs and reporting frameworks to measure impact across all communications efforts.
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Qualifications:
- 10 years of progressive experience in communications, with 3 years in a senior leadership or VP-level role.
- Experience in the employer health space.
- Proven success in scaling external communications efforts across earned media, social, and thought leadership.
- Experience working with executives to craft compelling narratives and public personas.
- Strong crisis communications and media relations expertise.
- Track record of implementing internal comms programs that increase transparency and employee engagement.
- Excellent written, verbal, and visual storytelling skills.
- Highly collaborative, with a strategic mindset and bias for execution.
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a high-growth scale ups; employer health space preferred
- Background in employer branding and employee engagement.
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Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401k with company match
Lantern does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
