Head Of Communications

23andMe

Palo Alto, California, USA
Base: $190,000—$275,000 usd; bonus/equity: not spe...
On-site
Craft narrative as strategy
Build trust across diverse audiences
Elevate a brand
23andMe is seeking a Head of Communications to lead and redefine their messaging strategy, focusing on enhancing the organization’s brand narrative and engagement across various channels. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in communications, particularly within the tech or nonprofit sectors, and will thrive in a transformative, mission-driven environment

Job Summary

  • Own and evolve our brand narrative—clarifying our mission, values, and voice as we emerge into our next chapter.
  • Build and lead the communications strategy across all external channels: media, digital, social, and executive visibility.
  • Support internal communications to ensure alignment, morale, and clarity across our 200-person org.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

23andMe is seeking a Head of Communications to lead and redefine their messaging strategy, focusing on enhancing the organization’s brand narrative and engagement across various channels. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in communications, particularly within the tech or nonprofit sectors, and will thrive in a transformative, mission-driven environment.

Salary

Base: $190,000—$275,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Craft narrative as strategy
  • Build trust across diverse audiences
  • Elevate a brand
  • Lead communications strategy across all channels
  • Chief storyteller for complex research
  • Build and mentor a small team

Nice-to-have

  • Communication as activism
  • Rebuild, relaunch, reimagine
  • Internal cohesion and alignment

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years experience
  • Deep media relationships
  • Experience across tech and nonprofit/research sectors
  • Brand building expertise
  • Media strategy expertise
  • Executive comms expertise
  • Crisis management expertise
  • Content marketing expertise

Work Rights

Not specified

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