Communications Manager, YouTube Ads

Google Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google Inc. in the San Francisco Bay Area is hiring for Ads Comms to shape communications around YouTube ads products and lead media relations with journalists, bloggers and influencers.

You will manage multiple strategic product areas, partner with product, marketing and PR teams, and craft clear narratives that inform partners and users while supporting business growth. Excellent written and verbal communication, cross-functional collaboration and the ability to manage tight deadlines are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 year of experience in public relations, media relations, or internal and executive communications with technology products or services.

Responsibilities

• Partner cross-functionally with product and business leads to craft persuasive and impactful brand narratives.
• Develop comprehensive media strategies and tailored positioning for YouTube ads products across stakeholder groups.
• Cultivate and sustain high-value partnerships with trade media, key opinion formers, and industry influencers.
• Draft a variety of communications materials, including blog posts, talking points, Q&As, and social media posts.
• Provide strategic coaching and preparation for leadership ahead of high-visibility press and media opportunities.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Executive communications

Technology products

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

corporate_fare YouTube place Mountain View, CA, USA ; San Francisco, CA, USA ; +2 more ; +1 more

Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

X Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 year of experience in public relations, media relations, or internal and executive communications with technology products or services.

Preferred qualifications:

• Understanding of digital advertising and streaming landscape and an established media relationships.
• Ability to work effectively, cross-functionally and creatively to overcome problems.
• Ability to plan and execute on multiple projects at the same time in a changing environment.
• Ability to translate complex product launches into simple narratives understandable by business and trade press.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

About the job

On Ads Comms, it's our job to help inform and inspire users, customers, business leaders and key opinion formers about the benefits of Google and YouTube’s advertising products. These tools power the open internet, the mobile ecosystem, the connected television space and other surfaces with the best technology that connects and creates value for people, creators, advertisers and Google. We help millions of businesses large and small around the world use Google’s solutions to reach their customers, monetize their content, measure business outcomes and grow with digital advertising.

The Ads Comms team works within GCPA (Global Communications and Public Affairs). In this role, you will combine creativity with organizational skills to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines simultaneously, as well as enjoy pitching to journalists, bloggers and commentators.

As a member of Ads Comms, you will be responsible for managing several strategic YouTube ads product areas. Our products are going through a huge cycle of innovation in a very engaged landscape while YouTube as a platform continues to evolve and grow. To succeed in this role, you are willing to try new things and can manage numerous projects with tight deadlines. Things happen quickly at Google, and to do great work, you need to be an enthusiastic team player who can work cross-functionally with internal partners across PR, marketing, product and with media outlets and influencers. You will have the opportunity to shape communications and help businesses grow and succeed. On a daily basis, you’ll be responsible for building and managing relationships with members of the media. It's our job to help inform and educate users, advertisers, partners, opinion leaders--and our own employees--about the benefits of Google's products, our distinctive company culture/values, and our approach to the big public policy issues of the day. To succeed here, you'll combine creativity with organizational skills to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines simultaneously, as well as enjoy pitching to journalists, bloggers and commentators, or producing internal communications and events for our employees. Things happen quickly at Google and to get stuff done here you need to be an enthusiastic team player who can work cross-functionally and isn't hesitant to take risks or try new things.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $141000 - $205000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

• Partner cross-functionally with product and business leads to craft persuasive and impactful brand narratives.
• Develop comprehensive media strategies and tailored positioning for YouTube ads products across stakeholder groups.
• Cultivate and sustain high-value partnerships with trade media, key opinion formers, and industry influencers.
• Draft a variety of communications materials, including blog posts, talking points, question and answers (Q&As), and social media posts.
• Provide strategic coaching and preparation for leadership ahead of high-visibility press and media opportunities.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire.

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right.