Director, Media Relations and Communications

Redwood City, CA (Hybrid)

$193K/yr – $265K/yrDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own the earned media program and media narrative for a science and AI focused organization, shaping where Biohub shows up and how its launches land with researchers, technologists, and science media.

  • Responsibilities: Build and run an earned media strategy across traditional and creator-led channels and manage media relations for product launches and executive visibility.
  • Audience & Channels: Target AI researchers, scientists, technologists, science media, and health audiences through outlets, podcasts, newsletters, and influencer platforms.
  • Measurement & Readiness: Prepare leadership for media engagements, craft talking points, and track coverage quality, sentiment, and impact to influence narrative and share of voice.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute comprehensive earned media and influence strategies that reach Biohub’s priority audiences, including AI researchers, scientists, technologists, science and tech media, and broader audiences interested in scientific progress and health.
  • Build a clear point of view on where and how Biohub should show up across today’s media ecosystem — including traditional outlets, podcasts, newsletters, creator-led platforms, social-first media, and other influential channels.
  • Lead communications strategy and execution for Biohub product launches, including AI models, datasets, tools, platforms, and other technical or scientific products.
  • Partner with product, research, marketing, social, editorial, executive communications, and design teams to develop launch narratives, messaging, media plans, briefing strategies, and campaign materials.
  • Identify the right mix of opportunities for each story, from major announcements and product launches to executive visibility, thought leadership, evergreen storytelling, and issues management.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with reporters, editors, and influencers across traditional and digital platforms to secure earned media. Knowledge of and experience with science media is a plus but not required.
  • Serve as the primary media contact, handling background conversations, on-the-record interviews and managing inquiries. Serve as a spokesperson when needed.
  • Prepare senior leadership for media engagements, including providing media coaching, talking points, and briefing materials.
  • Draft, edit, and approve product launch and campaign materials, such as talking points and Q&A and other media-related materials that may be used (e.g., press releases).
  • Reputation and Crisis Management: Help manage communication during potential reputational or other high-stakes issues.
  • Drive measurable increases in high-quality earned media coverage, share of voice, and narrative influence among key audiences. Track, analyze, and report on media coverage effectiveness and sentiment. Partner with Marketing and Operations on metrics to assess the impact of PR campaigns.
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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

We are working at the intersection of AI and biology to advance science, build powerful technologies and transform health.Through bold investments in cutting-edge research, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and innovative tools and data, we aim to help cure, prevent and manage all diseases by the end of this century. Our work brings together scientists, engineers, technologists and AI experts to accelerate discovery and empower the global scientific community.

Founded in 2015
Redwood City, California, USA
650 employees (60 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
121.3K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$2
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41.4%
Direct
44.5%
Referral
8.3%
Social
2%
Paid
3.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~648

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
36 (6% of company)

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