Partner 36, Communications Partner, Bio
About the role
The a16z Bio + Health Fund is seeking a Communications Partner to join our team. 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. You’ll build and execute creative, forward-looking campaigns that leverage earned media (traditional media, podcasts, newsletters and more) in addition to partnering with the broader marketing team to execute across content, social, and events. 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
- 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 trusted advisor for dozens of portfolio companies. You will be the expert coach they’ll turn to for brand marketing, media strategy, crisis management, internal communications, and more
- Develop and execute high-impact, creative communications campaigns across earned media, including top-tier press, trade publications, podcasts, and newsletters that matter to the bio and health ecosystem
- 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