Director, Media Relations and Communications
Redwood City, CA (Hybrid)All locationsRedwood City, CA (Hybrid)New York, NY (Hybrid) Hybrid
$193,000–$265,100 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
As Director of Media Relations and Communications, you will lead Biohub’s earned media, product launch communications, and external visibility strategy at the intersection of AI, biology, and public interest. This is a senior, highly visible role for a communications leader who knows how influence is built today — across journalists, creators, podcasters, newsletter writers, commentators, social-first science and technology voices, and other trusted platforms. You will help bring Biohub’s work to the audiences that matter most, including AI researchers, scientists, technologists, funders, policymakers, and people interested in how AI can accelerate progress toward curing and preventing disease. You will report to the Vice President of Biohub Communications and lead media and launch communications strategy for Biohub, overseeing a team of 3–5 communications managers. You will bring strong editorial judgment, a sharp sense of what makes a story compelling, and the ability to shape and secure coverage across both established and emerging channels — from national media and trade press to podcasts, newsletters, YouTube, LinkedIn, Substack, and other influential platforms. As we grow, we’re excited to strengthen in-person connections and cultivate a collaborative, team-oriented environment. This role is a hybrid position requiring you to be onsite for at least 60% of the working month, approximately 3 days a week, with specific in-office days determined by the team’s manager. The exact schedule will be at the hiring manager's discretion and communicated during the interview process.
What you'll bring
- 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
- 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.
- Excitement and optimism for the opportunity AI presents in accelerating scientific research and discovery.