Head of Communications
Carta operates an intelligent platform for private capital markets, connecting data, workflows, and people across portfolio management, cap tables, fund administration, and tax services. It serves private equity firms, venture capital firms, private corporations, and limited partners.
About Carta
Carta provides a platform that helps players in private capital—including private equity firms, venture capital firms, private corporations, and limited partners—manage portfolios, move money, and model the future with unprecedented connectivity. Its offerings combine cutting-edge AI with expert human service, including cap table management, fund administration, tax services (such as Carta Fund Tax and QSBS attestation), 409A valuations, compliance, and reporting tools. The platform emphasizes real-time visibility, agentic intelligence for productivity, strategic modeling for scenario planning, and end-to-end collaboration between firms, companies, investors, and partners. Carta serves a large client base including over 1.7 million equity holders, 50,000+ companies, and 9,000+ funds and SPVs, with clients ranging from venture capital funds to global private corporations operating across multiple countries.
Skills
About the Role
You'll lead Carta's Communications Team, reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer. As Head of Communications, you'll steward the company's public narrative and drive trust, visibility, and influence in the technology and private markets communities. You'll also manage and execute internal communications moments, projects, and programs, shaping how investors, founders, and the media understand Carta's mission, products, and industry leadership.
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience in B2B PR and Communications with at least 3 years in-house
- Good relationships with tech and business media (private equity and private credit a plus)
- Ability to bring people along in planning and act as a team unifier
- Comfort and agility in a fast-paced environment
- Experience overseeing a public relations agency
- Understanding of how subfunctions of marketing come together to create impact
- BA required
- SaaS experience
Responsibilities
- Co-create and drive strategic communications to elevate Carta's global market presence
- Develop and execute PR strategies in partnership with PR agencies across US, EU, and AMEA
- Oversee PR agencies and speaking consultants to maximize impact
- Act as day-to-day contact for Carta's PR agency in the US and outside speaker bureau
- Craft compelling narratives positioning Carta as a category-defining innovator
- Manage internal communications in partnership with the People team and Office of the CMO
- Lead integrated PR campaigns highlighting Carta's business momentum
- Own communications around product developments, acquisitions, partnerships, and customer success stories
- Ladder comms strategies into overall business and marketing objectives
- Amplify strategic partnerships to expand Carta's influence
- Collaborate with Corporate Development and Alliances Marketing teams
- Advance executive visibility through thought leadership programs
- Design and run bylined content, speaking opportunities, and award submissions
- Position Carta as a trusted resource to media and influencers
- Cultivate relationships with business, finance, tech, and policy press
- Foster collaboration across legal, finance, marketing, and product teams
- Support crisis communications as needed with agency and Legal team support
- Oversee international marketing teams and PR agencies for consistent global presence
Benefits
- Equity for all full time roles
- Exceptional benefits