Communications Manager

About Boulder Boulder Care is an award-winning digital clinic for addiction medicine, recognized for both innovation and high quality of patient care. Founded in 2017 by CEO Stephanie Strong, our mission is to improve the lives of people with substance use disorders through compassionate, evidence-based care. We provide Boulder patients with a fully virtual, multidisciplinary care team—including medical providers and peer recovery specialists—who deliver personalized treatment, including medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and ongoing support. Our approach is grounded in clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and a commitment to reducing barriers to recovery. Boulder partners with leading health plans, employers, and community organizations to ensure that our services are accessible and covered for the people who need them most. Named by Fortune as one of the Best Workplaces in Healthcare, we foster a culture of kindness, respect, and meaningful work that delivers outstanding patient outcomes and moves the addiction medicine industry forward. About This Role We are seeking a Communications Manager to join Boulder Care's lean, high-impact communications team to deliver strong execution across external and internal programs. This person will run the day-to-day operation of Boulder's communications function — executing our media relations strategy, managing awards and speaking opportunities, and growing our company's LinkedIn presence to expand brand visibility and credibility. They will also manage key internal communications touchpoints, keeping Boulder's team informed, aligned, and connected to our mission through recurring programs and ad hoc moments. The Communications Manager will work within a clear strategic direction and is expected to bring sharp execution, operational discipline, and genuine curiosity about the work. Healthcare background is a plus; mission alignment is a must. Key Responsibilities Media Relations Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and industry media; drive proactive pitching with timely, well-angled story ideas Manage inbound press inquiries and coordinate response Track coverage and maintain the Press section of Boulder's website Support announcement communications — drafting, editing, and coordinating press releases and supporting materials Bring market and media context to communications planning, using industry trends and news cycles to sharpen Boulder's angles and timing Maintain Boulder Care's company LinkedIn presence, including publishing cadence and content development across announcements and milestones, as part of Boulder's broader brand visibility strategy. Events + Awards Manage Boulder's earned speaking calendar — tracking deadlines, owning submissions, and coordinating executive prep and on-the-ground support Maintain an awards calendar; research and identify new recognition opportunities across addiction treatment, healthcare, and innovation Lead award application development from content drafting through submission and follow-up Internal Communications Manage content and coordination for the monthly All Hands meeting — gathering updates, coordinating department presentations, and supporting leadership messaging Draft and manage the monthly COO newsletter and other company-wide communications touchpoints Coordinate with People function and other operational teams to support updates and company-wide announcements Partner with the Associate Director to maintain a communications calendar that reflects key internal and external milestones Qualifications 5 years of experience in communications, PR, or media relations Background in an agency or lean in-house team Mission alignment and intellectual curiosity are non-negotiable; healthcare or health tech experience is a plus Operationally excellent. Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams without things slipping and experience building the systems that make that possible. Media-hungry. You follow the n