Opal
Technology
CommunicationsManager
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.
“Communications Manager at Opal. Skills: PR strategy, Media strategy, Partnership building, Brand building. Deploy PR strategy. Own PR strategy”
What You'll Achieve.
Help 1Bn people focus; Save 500M+ hours; Grow Opal's share of voice
Industry & Context.
Bi-annual travel to Europe
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3 to 5 years in PR, 3 to 5 years communications, 3 to 5 years media relations, Built something from early, Know how to move fast, Have the results to show, Early at a company people love, Build communications function with no template, High expectations, Builder, not a maintainer, Energized by building up new things, Write with a real voice, Adapt to brand's tone quickly, Follow the media landscape, Know who's writing what, Know which newsletters are growing, Know which podcasts are influential, Know which stages are worth the flight, Attention economy genuinely bothers you, Attention economy genuinely fascinates you
Nice to Have
Existing relationships with US tech press, Existing relationships with wellness press, Existing relationships with lifestyle press, Experience building ambassador programs, Experience building creator programs, Experience managing external PR agencies, Experience briefing external PR agencies, Bilingual English/French
What You'll Do.
Deploy media strategy
Seek high-profile partnerships
Build high-profile partnerships
Work on media placement
Work on speaking opportunities
Develop ambassador program
Amplify share of voice
Surface community stories
Spread community stories
Build response process
Build crisis playbook
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with CEO; Collaborate with marketing team; Collaborate with leadership; Work with brand team; Work with growth teams
Communication Scope
Write with a real voice; Adapt to brand's tone
Full Job Description
WE'RE LOOKING FOR A COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER TO SHARE OPAL’S STORY TO THE WORLD. WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH: - Manager: Kenneth Schlenker, our CEO - Key Cross-Functional Collaborators: our marketing team (socials, brand) and leadership LOCATION: REMOTE, EAST COAST, USA (WITH BI-ANNUAL TRAVEL TO EUROPE) WHY OPAL? - Mission-Driven Impact: We are on a mission to help 1Bn people to focus better every day. We’ve empowered our community to save 500M+ hours and counting. - Ownership & Flexibility: Structure your work to foster creativity and productivity. - Collaborative Culture: Work with a small, high-impact team that gathers bi-annually for meetups and learning. Nearly $1M in Revenue per Employee. - Growth & Recognition: Join a top-30 US productivity app with competitive compensation and early equity. 4.8/5 rating on 60k+ reviews. - Well-Supported: Backed by world-class investors and founders of companies like Pinterest, Snapchat, and Revolut. WHY THIS ROLE AND WHY NOW? Screen time has become one of the defining issues of our era, affecting more than 5 billion people who carry a smartphone every day. We are in the middle of a civilization-scale shift in how humans interact with technology, in how we work, learn, focus, and build relationships. Public awareness is rising fast. Media coverage is accelerating. Regulators around the world are paying attention, and conversations about digital wellbeing now reach parents, students, professionals, educators, and policymakers alike. The largest technology companies Apple, Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, recognize the importance of this space and are increasingly positioning themselves around healthier technology use. Apple just made Screen Time one of the headline features of its upcoming OS release. Opal is uniquely positioned to become the defining brand of this generation in digital wellbeing and intentional technology use. We've built one of the largest communities in the category, with more than 10 million users, including world-clas
Applying for this Communications Manager role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Ashby
- Ashby is a fast modern ATS — most applications take under 3 minutes.
- The resume parser is strong; verify parsed experience dates and job titles.
- Custom screening questions are often scored algorithmically — answer completely.
- Location field affects geo-based screening; use your actual metro area.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about Opal?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.