Head of Communications

Head of Communications YOUR ROLE As our founding Head of Communications, you will help Overtone break through by defining a new category around modern relationships and earning credibility within it. You’ll shape the narrative that explains why Overtone exists, what makes it different, and why it matters now, and ensure that narrative lands with cultural clarity and trust. This is a senior, hands-on role. You’ll work closely with the CEO to translate Overtone’s thinking into stories that travel—placing us into the right conversations, with the right voices, at the right moments—while protecting the integrity of the work. What You’ll Do - Category narrative: Define and evolve the narrative that positions Overtone as a new kind of relationship platform—not a dating app—shaping how the category itself is understood. - Breakthrough strategy: Identify the moments, stories, and ideas that can genuinely cut through cultural noise and earn attention from thoughtful, influential audiences. - CEO amplification: Partner closely with the CEO to shape a public voice that is clear, credible, and distinctive—placing essays, interviews, and appearances that advance the long-term narrative. - Earned media leadership: Build trusted relationships with journalists and editors, and consistently secure coverage that reinforces Overtone’s category position (not just product announcements). - Owned thought leadership: Develop and oversee an owned content strategy—essays, research stories, announcements—that deepens understanding and compounds over time. - Cultural intelligence & risk: Track cultural context, anticipate misinterpretation or backlash, and help Overtone navigate sensitive topics with foresight and restraint. - Narrative alignment: Ensure external storytelling reflects what’s actually happening inside the company—aligning closely with research, product, community, and voice. Who You Are - Senior experience in communications, journalism, or narrative strategy, with a track record of shaping ideas that change how people see a space - Demonstrated success helping a company, founder, or movement break through and define a narrative, not just generate coverage - Strong editorial judgment—knowing what should be said, what should wait, and what should never be said - Experience working directly with founders or public-facing leaders in moments of visibility and risk - Comfort operating in early-stage, high-ambiguity environments, where there is no playbook and strategy must be invented COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary of $170k to $200k. This position will receive meaningful stock options with considerable upside potential. We provide standard benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, etc. OUR CORE QUALITIES We look for these qualities in everyone we hire at Overtone. Curiosity: You seek to understand before you decide. You ask thoughtful questions, test assumptions, and stay open to changing your mind as new information emerges. Craft: You care deeply about quality and coherence. You simplify complexity, exercise good judgment, and take pride in work that feels intentional, thoughtful, and well-made. Collaboration: You engage with others honestly and generatively. You challenge ideas with respect, listen deeply, and help synthesize perspectives into clearer, better outcomes. Care: You take responsibility for people and outcomes. You act with integrity, follow through on commitments, and protect trust—with users, teammates, and the work itself. ABOUT OVERTONE Overtone, led by the founder and former CEO of Hinge, is building a new kind of dating service – one that cuts through the noise and helps daters find someone who truly resonates. We’re building a team who are excited to work together in person in our NYC office.