About the Role

As the Director of Media & Communications, you will own and evolve the brand narrative, build and lead the communications strategy across all external channels, serve as the chief storyteller, manage a small team of communications professionals, and support internal communications to ensure alignment and clarity across the organization.

About You

Required:

10+ years of experience in communications, with deep relationships across key media platforms.
Experience in brand building, media strategy, executive communications, crisis management, and content marketing.

Preferred:

Experience in both the tech and nonprofit or research sectors.
Ability to distill complex information into clear narratives and adapt communication style to different audiences.

23andMe is a leading consumer genetics and research company. Founded in 2006, the company’s mission is to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome. 23andMe has pioneered direct access to genetic information as the only company with multiple FDA authorizations for genetic health risk reports. The company has created the world’s largest crowdsourced platform for genetic research, with 80 percent of its customers electing to participate. The 23andMe research platform has generated more than 180 publications on the genetic underpinnings of a wide range of diseases, conditions, and traits. More information is available at www.23andMe.com Chapter 11 Notice: The deadline to file a proof of claim is July 14, 2025 at 11:59 pm CT if submitted electronically (or 4:59 pm CT if submitted by hardcopy). For more information on how to file a claim, please visit: https://customercare.23andme.com/hc/en-us/articles/31884991159319-Questions-Related-To-23andMe-s-Bar-Notice

Director, Media & Communications

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