Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

Director, Media Relations and Communications

New York, NY (Hybrid); Redwood City, CA (Hybrid) · Director

Sponsorship not specified$193k-$265kDetected 27 days ago
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About the role

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Reputation and Crisis Management: Help manage communication during potential reputational or other high-stakes issues.
  • Proven experience leading and developing communications professionals, including managing high-performing teams and fostering a collaborative, accountable culture in complex, fast-paced environments.
  • Experience managing PR and agency partners and working cross-functionally with product, marketing, research, and executive stakeholders.
  • Provides a generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions to support planning for the future.
  • Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving
  • Partner with Marketing and Operations on metrics to assess the impact of PR campaigns.

Nice to have

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

Compensation

  • The Redwood City, CA, and New York City, NY base pay range for a new hire in this role is $193,000- $265,100.
  • New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time.
  • Actual placement in range is based on job-related skills and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process.
  • This position may be eligible to participate in our discretionary annual performance bonus program. Bonus eligibility and targets are determined in accordance with our total rewards philosophy and may vary by role.
  • Better Together
  • As we grow, we're excited to strengthen in-person connections and cultivate a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Benefits

  • Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice.
  • Funding for select family-forming benefits.
  • 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.
  • A proven track record of securing high-impact earned coverage and shaping public narratives around complex technology, science, AI, biotech, or health topics.

Company info

  • The Operations team is a key partner in enabling Biohub' s pioneering work to combine frontier AI with frontier biology to solve disease and Learning Commons ' mission to build AI infrastructure that aligns how students learn with the tools that shape their learning experiences.
  • Operations includes our Central Tech, Finance, Marketing & Communications, People, and Real Estate / Workplace / Events / Facilities / Security (REWFS) teams.
  • Together, these teams create the systems, programs, and experiences that empower our partners and colleagues across Biohub and Learning Commons to drive impact.
  • This work requires strategic and operational rigor, creativity, and deep collaboration.
  • Whether designing world-class employee experiences, safeguarding data and infrastructure, or shaping how we communicate our impact, Operations plays a critical role in helping deliver meaningful change at scale.
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