Director, Corporate Communications, Google Cloud

Google LLC; Sunnyvale, San Francisco (CA, CA); On-site; USD 264,000 - 366,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google Cloud is seeking a Director of Corporate Communications to lead internal and external communications for cloud, partnering with finance and HR, and guiding executive communications for several C-level leaders. You will shape the business narrative and manage organization-wide channels and events.

The role requires building a high-performing team, working with journalists and thought leaders, and crafting materials such as earning scripts while supporting Cloud CEO communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 20 years of experience in PR and internal communications.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead business partner for central functions like finance and HR.
• Own the executive comms function for several C-level executives.
• Be responsible for organization-wide communication channels and meetings.
• Shape overall business narrative, internal and external communications strategies, and crisis communications.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis communications

Executive communications

Media relations

Strategic counsel

Policy understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Director, Corporate Communications, Google Cloud

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 20 years of experience in PR and internal communications.

Preferred qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in earnings script writing.
• Experience working with enterprise technology at a multi-product company as a senior communications leader, and with high-stakes crisis.
• Management experience across internal and external communications.
• Solid understanding of cloud technologies and policy landscape, including artificial intelligence, privacy, and security.
• Understanding of financial reporting terms and requirements, social media platforms, and building profiles.
• Outstanding organizational skills and accountability combined with ability to grow careers, communicate with senior executives and leadership teams, and build well-developed media relationships across press.

About the job

Google Cloud is one of the fastest growing parts of Google. It encompasses the technical infrastructure that is the backbone for all of Google AI services, platform and tooling for enterprise developers, Gemini Enterprise which acts as the front door for AI for every employee, and a unique set of first‑party agents and third‑party agents that work together to streamline every part of the business.

As the Director of Corporate Communications for Cloud, you will act as the lead business partner for central functions like finance and HR, own the executive comms function for several c-level executives, and be responsible for organization wide communication channels and meetings. In this role, you will shape our overall business narrative, internal and external communications strategies, crisis communications, and more.

As a senior leader on the team, you will be expected to manage and grow a team of communications professionals, work cross-functionally to communicate with journalists and other thought leaders, devise communications materials such as earning scripts, and support comms for the Cloud CEO.

As part of the Google Global Communications and Public Affairs team, it's our job to inform and educate end users, customers, partners, opinion leaders–and our own employees–about the benefits of Google Cloud products, our company culture/values, and our approach.

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.

About the job

Google Cloud is one of the fastest growing parts of Google. It encompasses the technical infrastructure that is the backbone for all of Google AI services, platform and tooling for enterprise developers, Gemini Enterprise which acts as the front door for AI for every employee, and a unique set of first‑party agents and third‑party agents that work together to streamline every part of the business.

As the Director of Corporate Communications for Cloud, you will act as the lead business partner for central functions like finance and HR, own the executive comms function for several c-level executives, and be responsible for organization wide communication channels and meetings. In this role, you will shape our overall business narrative, internal and external communications strategies, crisis communications, and more.

As a senior leader on the team, you will be expected to manage and grow a team of communications professionals, work cross-functionally to communicate with journalists and other thought leaders, devise communications materials such as earning scripts, and support comms for the Cloud CEO.

As part of the Google Global Communications and Public Affairs team, it's our job to inform and educate end users, customers, partners, opinion leaders–and our own employees–about the benefits of Google Cloud products, our company culture/values, and our approach.

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: $264000 - $366000 (USD) + 30% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

• Manage and grow an internal and external comms team over time. Build and sustain communications programs across multiple channels.
• Deliver confident, convincing and crisp communication both in written and verbal form and negotiate effectively with stakeholders. Provide strategic counsel to senior Google Cloud stakeholders.
• Educate business, policy, and technology press on Google Cloud's unique value position, including our AI strategy. Manage ongoing executive communications opportunities, including media briefings, speaking engagements, and customer and partner activities.
• Develop creative PR strategies and tactics that align with the brand. Collaborate closely with other Google teams on initiatives spanning competition, privacy, security, and more.
• Liaise directly with Google’s internal communications leadership on key issues impacting employees.

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