Director of Communications developing strategic communication plans for major giving initiatives at Vanderbilt University. Leading development communications and engaging with senior leadership for effective fundraising strategies.
About the role
- Set and amplify the narrative for Mila Ventures within the AI ecosystem. Collaborate closely with teams to boost communications and visibility across media and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Define and evolve Mila Ventures’ overarching narrative (Studio, Accelerator, Academy, Fund)
- Clarify what makes the Venture Scientist model distinctive and credible
- Ensure consistency, clarity and high quality across all Ventures communications
- Translate complex topics (AI, research, venture) into accessible, impactful stories
- Tell the stories of Mila’s startups, founders and Venture Scientists
- Help founders and Venture Scientists structure and express their narratives
- Produce high-quality written content: profiles, articles, announcements and speaking pieces
- Identify meaningful stories beyond routine news
- Lead media relations for Mila Ventures and its startups, in coordination with MarCom
- Identify and pitch relevant angles to key journalists and media outlets
- Prepare founders, Venture Scientists and leaders for media interactions
- Support visibility with investors and partners through a clear, well-positioned narrative
- Manage Mila Ventures’ digital presence (notably LinkedIn and the website), in alignment with MarCom
- Track content performance and adjust quickly
- Support launches, Demo Days, funding announcements and other milestone events
- Work closely with the Venture Studio, Accelerator, Academy and executive team
- Be sufficiently immersed in activities to communicate accurately and authentically
- Coordinate closely with MarCom while maintaining a strong, distinct Ventures voice
Requirements
- Exceptional writer — precise, impactful and detail-oriented — with at least 5 years of experience in communications, content, marketing, editorial or media relations
- Experience at a leading communications or marketing agency on high-visibility mandates
- A senior marketing or communications role within a high-growth startup
- Experience in the tech ecosystem, startups, venture capital, research or innovation (strong asset)
- Fast, organized and comfortable working in ambiguity
- Curious about startups, venture capital and cutting-edge technologies
- Comfortable engaging with founders, researchers, executives, investors and media
Benefits
- The opportunity to contribute to a unique mission with significant impact
- A comprehensive group benefits program (health, dental, disability, life, travel insurance and supplementary coverage)
- An employee and family assistance program
- Access to a telemedicine service
- Paid time off policy providing a base of 20 vacation days starting at hire
- A retirement savings plan with a 4% employer contribution
- A generous flexible benefits allowance that lets you personalize your benefits for your wellbeing. Choose and combine options such as lifestyle credits, enhanced insurance, additional vacation days and an increased employer retirement contribution
- Flexible hours, a summer schedule and the option for remote work
- An office located in Little Italy, in the trendy Mile-Ex neighbourhood, close to public transit
- A team of domain experts — passionate, interesting people
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment
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