Forage
Head of Storytelling and Communications
Forage, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Head of Storytelling and Communications
Forage
Base pay range:
$165,000 – $185,000 per year
About Forage Forage builds the modern payments stack that powers inclusive commerce. Our technology enables grocers, delivery platforms, and point‑of‑sale systems to seamlessly accept EBT payments both online and in‑store. Beyond infrastructure, we help SNAP EBT shoppers stretch their grocery budgets every week, making healthy food more affordable and accessible to the 42 million Americans on food assistance.
Backed by leading fintech investors, Forage is a fast‑growing startup with a clear vision and real‑world impact, feeding tens of thousands of families daily. We empower families, enable merchants, and build technology that works in the real world.
Where This Role Sits The Head of Storytelling & Communications leads the third pillar of CELA (Corporate, External & Legal Affairs). CELA combines Government & Regulatory Affairs, Legal, and Storytelling & Communications to open markets, shape rules, and turn trust into traction.
Role Overview Build and lead storytelling & communications for CELA, turning complex policy and payments infrastructure into clear, credible narratives that build trust, enable merchants, influence regulators, attract investors, and align the team and board around a shared story.
Key Responsibilities
Define and evolve Forage’s master story, translating policy, payment, and benefit rail details into simple, compelling narratives for merchants, policymakers, advocates, and investors.
Ensure message discipline across CELA, Marketing, and GTM teams.
Build and execute media and PR strategy, manage agencies, maintain journalist relationships, and create thought‑leadership content such as op‑eds, bylines, conference talks, podcasts, and panels.
Partner with Marketing to produce content across the site, blog, and social media (especially LinkedIn) that showcases merchant success, policy wins, product launches, and human impact.
Elevate executive and board communications—keynotes, town halls, board decks, major announcements—turning strategy and metrics into clear, actionable stories.
Design internal communications rhythms that keep everyone aligned on priorities and progress without noise, supporting HR initiatives and celebrating wins that move the needle.
Develop practical playbooks and workflows for launches, announcements, and issue responses, and define key communications metrics that guide focus.
Qualifications
8–12+ years in communications, PR, or public affairs within technology and regulated industries (fintech, payments, govtech, healthcare, or similar).
Both strategic and hands‑on execution—comfortable setting narrative strategy and writing press releases, memos, LinkedIn posts, and other formats.
Fluent in mission and business, connecting story to human impact and to revenue, growth, and risk.
Calm and thoughtful in politically charged and high‑scrutiny contexts, able to calibrate tone and timing.
Low‑ego collaborator who works well with Legal, Regulatory, Marketing, and the C‑suite, navigating nuance while driving clear decisions.
Founder‑mental builder—energized by creating a small, focused function with smart constraints.
Excellent writer and editor with a portfolio across formats that demonstrates clarity, precision, and editorial instinct.
Culture
We focus on empowering families, enabling merchants, and building technology that works in the real world.
We move fast, stay humble, and protect what drives results—clarity, respect, and shared purpose.
We are builders, not bureaucrats.
What You’ll Love About Forage
Mission & impact—legal work directly affects millions of Americans accessing affordable, healthy food.
Ownership & visibility—build and shape a core function from the ground up with company‑wide influence.
Culture—kind, curious, low‑ego people who value focus, accountability, and collaboration.
Our Offer
Compensation: $165k–$185k USD base + equity + benefits (equity not included in base figures).
Meaningful work that makes a positive impact on society.
Full coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and dependents.
Team lunches at our San Francisco office, fostering collaboration and connection over great food.
A fun and caring environment that prioritizes transparency, growth, and ownership.
A diverse, high‑achieving team with varied backgrounds and viewpoints.
Integrity & Fairness To maintain a fair and equitable hiring process, interviews and exercises must be completed without the use of AI‑powered tools. We assess candidates based on their direct experience, judgment, and communication.
Other Important Notes Forage does not engage third‑party recruiters or agencies for this role; please refrain from contacting them regarding recruitment services. Fees will not be paid for unsolicited resumes.
Forage is unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must have work authorization that does not require sponsorship now or in the future.
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Base pay range:
$165,000 – $185,000 per year
About Forage Forage builds the modern payments stack that powers inclusive commerce. Our technology enables grocers, delivery platforms, and point‑of‑sale systems to seamlessly accept EBT payments both online and in‑store. Beyond infrastructure, we help SNAP EBT shoppers stretch their grocery budgets every week, making healthy food more affordable and accessible to the 42 million Americans on food assistance.
Backed by leading fintech investors, Forage is a fast‑growing startup with a clear vision and real‑world impact, feeding tens of thousands of families daily. We empower families, enable merchants, and build technology that works in the real world.
Where This Role Sits The Head of Storytelling & Communications leads the third pillar of CELA (Corporate, External & Legal Affairs). CELA combines Government & Regulatory Affairs, Legal, and Storytelling & Communications to open markets, shape rules, and turn trust into traction.
Role Overview Build and lead storytelling & communications for CELA, turning complex policy and payments infrastructure into clear, credible narratives that build trust, enable merchants, influence regulators, attract investors, and align the team and board around a shared story.
Key Responsibilities
Define and evolve Forage’s master story, translating policy, payment, and benefit rail details into simple, compelling narratives for merchants, policymakers, advocates, and investors.
Ensure message discipline across CELA, Marketing, and GTM teams.
Build and execute media and PR strategy, manage agencies, maintain journalist relationships, and create thought‑leadership content such as op‑eds, bylines, conference talks, podcasts, and panels.
Partner with Marketing to produce content across the site, blog, and social media (especially LinkedIn) that showcases merchant success, policy wins, product launches, and human impact.
Elevate executive and board communications—keynotes, town halls, board decks, major announcements—turning strategy and metrics into clear, actionable stories.
Design internal communications rhythms that keep everyone aligned on priorities and progress without noise, supporting HR initiatives and celebrating wins that move the needle.
Develop practical playbooks and workflows for launches, announcements, and issue responses, and define key communications metrics that guide focus.
Qualifications
8–12+ years in communications, PR, or public affairs within technology and regulated industries (fintech, payments, govtech, healthcare, or similar).
Both strategic and hands‑on execution—comfortable setting narrative strategy and writing press releases, memos, LinkedIn posts, and other formats.
Fluent in mission and business, connecting story to human impact and to revenue, growth, and risk.
Calm and thoughtful in politically charged and high‑scrutiny contexts, able to calibrate tone and timing.
Low‑ego collaborator who works well with Legal, Regulatory, Marketing, and the C‑suite, navigating nuance while driving clear decisions.
Founder‑mental builder—energized by creating a small, focused function with smart constraints.
Excellent writer and editor with a portfolio across formats that demonstrates clarity, precision, and editorial instinct.
Culture
We focus on empowering families, enabling merchants, and building technology that works in the real world.
We move fast, stay humble, and protect what drives results—clarity, respect, and shared purpose.
We are builders, not bureaucrats.
What You’ll Love About Forage
Mission & impact—legal work directly affects millions of Americans accessing affordable, healthy food.
Ownership & visibility—build and shape a core function from the ground up with company‑wide influence.
Culture—kind, curious, low‑ego people who value focus, accountability, and collaboration.
Our Offer
Compensation: $165k–$185k USD base + equity + benefits (equity not included in base figures).
Meaningful work that makes a positive impact on society.
Full coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and dependents.
Team lunches at our San Francisco office, fostering collaboration and connection over great food.
A fun and caring environment that prioritizes transparency, growth, and ownership.
A diverse, high‑achieving team with varied backgrounds and viewpoints.
Integrity & Fairness To maintain a fair and equitable hiring process, interviews and exercises must be completed without the use of AI‑powered tools. We assess candidates based on their direct experience, judgment, and communication.
Other Important Notes Forage does not engage third‑party recruiters or agencies for this role; please refrain from contacting them regarding recruitment services. Fees will not be paid for unsolicited resumes.
Forage is unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must have work authorization that does not require sponsorship now or in the future.
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