Director, Media & Communications
23andMeSunnyvale, California, United States
Posted October 8, 2025
190000 - 275000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
23andMe is a pioneering consumer genetics and research company founded in 2006. With FDA authorizations for genetic health risk reports, it offers direct-to-consumer genetic testing and telehealth services. The company's crowdsourced platform has generated over 180 publications on genetic diseases and traits, making it a leader in advancing genomic understanding and personalized healthcare.
Job Description
23andMe Research Institute is seeking a Director of Media & Communications to build and elevate the brand, shape external communication, and lead a highly impactful team. This role focuses on content strategy, crisis communication, and thought leadership, emphasizing a focus on science and the potential for the human genome. It's a rebuild and relaunch for a company focused on publicly accessible, crowd-sourced genetic information.
Requirements
- 10+ years of communications experience
- Experience with media platforms (tech & nonprofit)
- Deep understanding of audience shifting, tone, and content
- Experienced in brand building, media strategy, executive comms, crisis management, and content marketing
- Mission-driven and values-aligned
