Director, Media & Communications
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Job Location:
Palo Alto, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
28 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Who We Are
We are a group of individuals passionate about genetic discovery. 23andMe Research Institute is a nonprofit medical research organization that enables people everywhere to access their genetic information learn about themselves and participate in the worlds largest crowdsourced research initiative. The Institute aims to be the worlds most significant contributor to scientific advancement uniting people with the common goal of improving health and deepening our understanding of DNA the code of life.
The Opportunity
Were looking for a Director of Media & Communications who sees communication as both art and activism. Someone who can craft narrative as strategy build trust across diverse audiences and elevate a brand thats quietly been doing some of the most important work out there.
This is not a maintenance role. Its a rebuild a relaunch and a reimagination.
As our Director of Comms you will be the architect of our external voice and internal cohesionresponsible for shaping how the world sees us hears us and engages with us. From media relations to thought leadership from crisis comms to content strategy youll lead a small high-impact team and work cross-functionally to bring our mission to life in ways that resonate inspireand activate.
What Youll Do
- Own and evolve our brand narrativeclarifying our mission values and voice as we emerge into our next chapter.
- Build and lead the communications strategy across all external channels: media digital social and executive visibility.
- Serve as chief storytellerdeveloping compelling content (and helping others do the same) that bridges the gap between complex research and public understanding.
- Build manage and mentor a small team of communications professionals and creative partners.
- Support internal communications to ensure alignment morale and clarity across our 200-person org.
Establish clear metrics to evaluate the success and impact of communications efforts.
What Youll Bring
- A seasoned communications leader (10 years experience) with deep relationships across key media platforms ideally with experience across both the tech and nonprofit or research sectors.
- A natural storyteller who can distill complexity into clarity and ambiguity into action.
- Deeply attuned to the audienceable to shift tone channel and content depending on who needs to hear what.
- A builder not a maintaineryoure excited by change and unafraid of rolling up your sleeves.
- Experienced in brand building media strategy executive comms crisis management and content marketing.
- Mission-driven and values-alignedyou care deeply about impact and integrity.
About Us
23andMe headquartered in California is a leading consumer genetics and research company. The companys mission is to help people access understand and benefit from the human genome. 23andMe has pioneered direct access to genetic information as the only company with multiple FDA authorizations for genetic health risk reports. The company has created the worlds largest crowdsourced platform for genetic research with 80 percent of its customers electing to participate. 23andMe research participants consent to research conducted by 23andMe which is overseen by an independent third-party Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulated under the Common Rule (45 CFR part 46). More information is available at 23andMe we value a diverse inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individuals race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin or ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition family care status marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation genetic information military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at 23andMe will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.
Please note: 23andMe does not accept agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you.
Pay Transparency
23andMe takes a market-based approach to pay and amounts will vary depending on your geographic location. The salary range reflected here is for a candidate based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The successful candidates starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills experience qualifications work location and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
23andMe offers DNA testing with the most comprehensive ancestry breakdown, personalized health insights and more.
