Communications Manager, Product & Tech
Core
Develop and execute communications plans for product and technology announcements, translating complex autonomous driving engineering work into clear stories for press, technical audiences, and the public.
Role type
Senior in-house communications manager (product & tech)
Builds
Public understanding and adoption of Waymo's autonomous driving technology
Domain
Autonomous driving / AI / Robotics
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic communications planning, technical storytelling, media relations, spokesperson support, crisis communication, content writing/editing
Preferred skills
Experience in AI/robotics/automotive industries, communicating research milestones, managing PR agencies
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and execute communications plans for product launches and research publications; Translate complex engineering work into clear stories for various audiences; Support spokespersons with talking points, briefing documents, and interview prep; Build and maintain relationships with technology and transportation reporters; Draft reactive statements and holding lines for rapid response; Write and edit blog posts, press releases, and social copy
