Partner 34, Communications Partner, Bio

San Francisco, CA (On-site)

$258K/yr – $301K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the narrative and crisis playbook for a16z Bio + Health by shaping portfolio brand strategy, driving media cycles, and coaching founders on communications, with a strong emphasis on biotech storytelling and executive visibility.

  • Portfolio brand strategy: define messaging, crisis guidance, and media playbooks that scale across dozens of portfolio companies.
  • Media & influencer network: build high-quality relationships with biotech/health outlets and secure speaking and byline opportunities for partners.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Partner directly with our General Partners and investment team to define strategy and execute communications plans that drive their brand platforms forward while winning the attention and respect of leading founders and executives
  • Be a team player: collaborate with talented cross-functional partners to bring big ideas to life
  • Be a trusted advisor for dozens of portfolio companies. You will be the expert coach they’ll turn to for brand marketing, media strategy, crisis management, internal communications, and more
  • Proven experience navigating crisis situations and advising portfolio companies on complex, high-stakes communications
  • Maintain productive and positive relationships with media, content creators, and industry influencers to establish trust, surface key industry-shifting narratives and support our portfolio companies
  • Proactively build strong industry networks and secure high quality brand-building opportunities for partners to write, speak, and lead key conversations
  • Collaborate with the New Media team on broader brand strategy and initiatives, including media and marketing network dinners, portfolio workshops, and events

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