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.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in media relations, communications, public affairs, or related fields, with deep, established relationships across the modern media ecosystem, including technology, AI, science, business, and health media, as well as podcasts, newsletters, creators, commentators, and other influential platforms.
• Proven experience leading and developing communications professionals, including managing high-performing teams and fostering a collaborative, accountable culture in complex, fast-paced environments.
• A proven track record of securing high-impact earned coverage and shaping public narratives around complex technology, science, AI, biotech, or health topics.
• Demonstrated in-house communications experience supporting technology, AI, scientific research, biotech, or other innovation-driven organizations.
• Comfort with managing multiple fast-moving workstreams—from product launches to evergreen pitching.
• Experience leading communications for product launches, ideally involving AI/ML, developer tools, research platforms, biotech, scientific software, open-source tools, datasets, models, or other technical products.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with strong instincts for what will resonate with AI and technology journalists and other audiences interested in scientific progress and health; ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling narratives while balancing accuracy, optimism, and credibility.
• Demonstrated ability to remain steady, solutions-oriented, and effective in rapidly evolving and often ambiguous environments.
• Experience managing PR and agency partners and working cross-functionally with product, marketing, research, and executive stakeholders.
• Track record of effectively advising and influencing senior executives and stakeholders on media strategy.

Preferred

• Knowledge of and experience with science media is a plus but not required.

Benefits

• Provides a generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions to support planning for the future.
• Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice.
• Funding for select family-forming benefits.
• Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving