--- title: 'Director of Communications at Garner Health' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/director-of-communications-garner-health-new-york-city-jhce4869vdm4' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-12' --- # Director of Communications at Garner Health - **Company:** Garner Health - **Location:** New York City, NY - **Posted:** 2026-02-20 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/garnerhealth/jobs/5809893004 ## Job description ## What you’ll be part of Garner is on a mission to transform the U.S. healthcare system — and we’re the only proven player doing exactly that. We partner with employers to redesign how healthcare works: applying 550+ proprietary clinical metrics across 80+ specialties to a dataset of 320M+ patients to identify the best-performing doctors, then using compelling incentives to steer members to the care that helps them get healthier, faster. The result is a rare “win win” — better care and lower costs for both members and employers. In just five years, our work has helped over 2.5 million people access higher-quality care and saved $1B in healthcare costs. We recently raised our Series E and have doubled five years running. If you've ever wanted your work to solve a problem that touches every person in this country, this is the opportunity to do exactly that. You'd be joining a team fundamentally reimagining healthcare in the U.S. — and using AI to scale that impact further and faster than anyone else can. About the role: We are seeking an exceptional Director of Communications to join our Marketing team. This role will report to the Chief Marketing Officer. As Garner emerges from a period of rapid growth and limited public presence, the Director of Communications will play the driving role in developing and executing a communications strategy that introduces and defines our brand to both the general public and key stakeholders. Where you will work: This role will be based in our New York City office (in the Financial District). You must be willing to work in the office 3 days per week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. What you will do: - Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy that drives improved brand awareness, accelerates go-to-market efforts, and supports talent acquisition efforts - Lead all corporate reputation efforts, including media relations, crisis management, and the positioning of executive leadership as industry thought leaders - Build compelling narratives that allow Garner to target key audiences, including employers, benefits brokers and consultants, health plans, healthcare providers, and talent - Define and track key performance indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of communication channels and continuously optimize Garner’s brand presence and share of voice - Partner with our People/HR function to oversee internal communications programs that keep Garner’s employees informed and engaged as the company grows rapidly - Partner with Finance and Legal teams to support investor relations What you will bring to the team: - 8+ years of experience in corporate communications or PR, with at least 4+ years in a senior leadership role within the healthcare or tech sectors - A proven track record of managing complex communications during periods of high growth or rapid change, such as a startup - A robust portfolio of established relationships with Tier-1 business, technology, and/or healthcare trade journalists and influencers - An exceptional ability to translate complicated and nuanced data and technical product information into accessible stories that resonate with external audiences - An understanding of the healthcare ecosystem, including industry trends/dynamics and knowledge of the major players, is preferred - A desire to be a part of a high-performing, mission-driven team that operates with intense urgency, a strong sense of individual accountability, and a commitment to authentic feedback This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing company in a transformative role, helping shape the future of healthcare. What you'll get here: You’ll work on problems that matter, at a company working to change healthcare at scale. You’ll work at the intersection of AI and systemic healthcare reform, where the problems we solve are as interesting and compelling as the mission. At Garner, you’ll take on real, ambitious problems with real ownership and autonomy, alongside exceptional, principles-based people who genuinely want you to win. It’s demanding by design. You’ll be challenged to stretch beyond what you thought possible and receive consistent coaching to help you grow and do the best work of your career. This isn't the right fit for everyone, and that's intentional. The people here are driven by what's at stake for real people, and that's what gives our intensity its purpose. Compensation Transparency: The base salary range for this position is $230,000 - $260,000. Individual compensation for this role will depend on various factors, including qualifications, skills, and applicable laws. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible to participate in our equity incentive and competitive benefits plans, including but not limited to: flexible PTO, Medical/Dental/Vision plan options, 401(k) with company match, flexible spending accounts, Teladoc Health and more. Fraud and Security Notice: Please be aware of recent job scam attempts. Our recruiters use [getgarner.com](http://getgarner.com/) and garnerhealth.com email domains exclusively. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to be a Garner recruiter or a hiring manager from a different domain about a potential job, please report it to law enforcement [here](https://www.ic3.gov/Home/ComplaintChoice) and to candidateprotection@garnerhealth.com. Equal Employment Opportunity: Garner Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Garner Health is committed to providing accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@garnerhealth.com. ## About Garner Health ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: Healthcare technology (healthcare navigation, data analytics, employer benefits) - **Target Customers**: B2B (employers of all sizes, advisors) and B2C (individuals and families); also partners with providers - **Mission**: “To transform the healthcare economy, delivering high-quality and affordable care for all.” ## Products & Services - **Garner App (for Individuals & Families)**: A mobile app that helps users find the best in-network doctors based on quality and outcomes data, and reimburses out-of-pocket costs (copays, surgeries, etc.) when visiting Top Providers. - **Garner for Employers**: A health benefit that improves care quality and reduces spend without requiring plan or network changes. Used by over 700 organizations from 50-life companies to Fortune 50. - **Garner for Advisors**: A nondisruptive benefit that drives employee engagement and real savings for clients. - **Garner for Providers**: Data-driven insights to power value-based care and provider growth. - **Garner Assistant**: AI-powered tool that makes it easy to find the best in-network, available, and nearby providers. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total funding $100M (raised as of recent announcement) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not explicitly named in provided sources; investors are listed on the About page but not detailed in search snippets. Partners include over 700 employers and health systems. - **Growth Signals**: - Analyzes over 60 billion medical records from 320 million patients - 700+ organizations partner with Garner - Awarded four Comparably Top Workplace awards - Expanding AI capabilities as “the new AI front door to healthcare” ## Competitive Advantages - **Largest claims database in the U.S.** – 60B+ records from 320M patients, enabling uniquely granular provider quality analytics. - **AI-powered recommendations** that combine outcomes data with availability and network status. - **Financial incentive model** – reimburses members’ out-of-pocket costs when they choose high-quality providers, aligning patient behavior with better outcomes. - **Nondisruptive to existing plans** – employers can add Garner without changing networks or insurance carriers. ## Strategic Focus - Building the AI front door to healthcare, making provider selection seamless and data-driven. - Scaling employer partnerships across all segments (SMB to Fortune 50). - Deepening provider analytics to support value-based care and improve doctor performance. - Expanding the reimbursement model to drive adoption and lower total healthcare spend. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Values**: Mission-driven (transforming healthcare), high-performance environment with values like “Expect Extraordinary,” “Collective Success,” “Courageous Communication.” - **Work Policy**: Hybrid and remote depending on role; in-person team gatherings twice a year; NYC office for local employees. - **Benefits**: Flexible PTO, 12 weeks paid parental leave (all paths), 6-week paid sabbatical after 5 years, 401k with 2% match and immediate vesting, Garner medical plan with up to $4k/$8k reimbursement, mortgage assistance, FSAs. - **Growth**: Leadership development program, rapid promotion of homegrown leaders, emphasis on merit over experience. - **Recognition**: Four Comparably Top Workplace awards. ## Sources 1. [garnerhealth.com](https://garnerhealth.com/careers) – Careers page (benefits, values, funding announcement) 2. [garnerhealth.com](https://garnerhealth.com/) – Main website (product descriptions, data claims, partner count) 3. [garnerhealth.com](https://garnerhealth.com/about) – About page (mission, leadership, investors, values) 4. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/getgarner) – LinkedIn company page (headcount, active jobs) 5. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/garner-health) – CB Insights (funding, financials, competitors) ## Other roles at Garner Health - [Associate Applied Scientist](https://feeny.ai/job/associate-applied-scientist-garner-health-new-york-city-cjv58cyrs7hj) — New York City, NY - [Manager, Engineering (Data Platform)](https://feeny.ai/job/manager-engineering-data-platform-garner-health-new-york-city-wkhc7zcm0xfk) — New York City, NY - [Staff Machine Learning Operations Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/staff-machine-learning-operations-engineer-garner-health-new-york-city-2xejdzcgth2a) — New York City, NY - [Staff Software Engineer (Developer Experience)](https://feeny.ai/job/staff-software-engineer-developer-experience-garner-health-remote-x7n6mv3qfaxd) - [Software Engineering Intern](https://feeny.ai/job/software-engineering-intern-garner-health-new-york-city-1xary3dgq07t) — New York City, NY - [Associate Software Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/associate-software-engineer-garner-health-new-york-city-5n41tt6gvvd7) — New York City, NY - [VP, Employer Sales - Pacific Northwest](https://feeny.ai/job/vp-employer-sales-pacific-northwest-garner-health-remote-t2c4hj1dcp1t) - [Software Engineer III](https://feeny.ai/job/software-engineer-iii-garner-health-new-york-city-azpmwhf62jrg) — New York City, NY - [Software Engineer II](https://feeny.ai/job/software-engineer-ii-garner-health-new-york-city-ezhkrfrn2dnp) — New York City, NY - [Senior Software Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-software-engineer-garner-health-remote-wdb582svm53q)