Head of Communications

Role: Head of Communications leading brand storytelling, strategic messaging, media relations, and internal/external engagement for a nonprofit genetic research organization. Responsibilities: develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies; shape external narrative; manage media relationships; oversee content and crisis communication; build and mentor a small communications team; align internal communications; establish success metrics. Requirements: 15+ years in communications, with deep media relationships and experience in tech, nonprofit, or research sectors; strong storytelling, audience segmentation, and strategic skills; experience in government affairs, media strategy, executive communication, and crisis management; mission-driven and values-aligned. HighValue: experience across media, storytelling, crisis management, and organizational change; familiarity with genetic research or biotech sectors is a plus. WorkSetup: not specified, likely hybrid or remote based on organization.