A16z
Partner 34, Communications Partner, Bio
San Francisco, California, United States
Sponsorship not specified$258k-$301kDetected 1 day ago
Brand StrategyCommunication
About the role
- This individual will play a pivotal role in amplifying the stories of our portfolio companies and shaping narratives around late-stage technology and its impact on the world.
- This role is the best of both worlds for an experienced communications professional: you'll have the ability to work with a world-class internal team while also helping to coach and execute the companies redefining the frontiers of medicine and healthcare.
- This role will be located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- Founded in Silicon Valley in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz (aka a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology.
- We've established a team that is defined by respect for the entrepreneur and the company-building process; we know what it's like to be in the founder's shoes.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years experience in corporate, exec, product, or crisis communications
- In-house and agency experience required
- Experience leading and/or executing PR campaigns for high growth companies
- Direct experience with entrepreneurs and deep respect for their journey.
Compensation
- The anticipated salary range for this role is between $258,000 - $301,000, actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope.
Benefits
- We've invested in companies like Accolade, BigHat Biosciences, Cedar, Devoted Health, EQRx, Freenome, Insitro, Omada Health, and PatientPing.
- The a16z Bio + Health Fund is seeking a Communications Partner to join our team.
Company info
- We are stage agnostic.
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