External Communications Manager, Search

Google; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled communicator to join their Global Communications & Public Affairs team. In this role, you will define the Search story in the AI era, managing campaigns and advising leaders on effective communication strategies. You'll work cross-functionally to engage with journalists and develop materials that resonate with diverse audiences. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy tackling complex issues, this opportunity at a global tech leader is for you.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in communications within technology.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a product communications lead for Search.
• Develop multi-channel, integrated strategies for announcements.
• Partner with marketing to drive social media strategy.

Skills

Communications

Cross-functional collaboration

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Experience owning outcomes and decision making, solving ambiguous problems and influencing stakeholders;deep expertise in domain.

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 10 years of experience in communications within technology.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience building and executing new programs and managing them.
• Experience working on events and projects that require cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience working with leaders and developing their external presence across traditional and new media channels.
• Experience communicating to audiences on social and owned platforms and knowledge of AI technologies.
• Ability to turn complex technical information into engaging stories across audiences.

About the job

As a member of the Global Communications & Public Affairs team, you will work cross-functionally to help communicate with journalists and other thought leaders; devise specific communications materials and campaigns; engage in face-to-face meetings with commentators and other opinion formers; and develop print and web-based material supporting these campaigns. We're looking for great communicators who can understand complex issues and explain them in person and also via well written, simple blog posts, FAQs, video scripts and more.

In this role, you will define the Search story in the AI era, developing strategies to launch and maintain momentum for our latest product innovations. You will summarize complex topics into engaging messages, build and drive campaigns, manage teams and complex projects, and advise leaders on effective communications strategies.

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.

About the job

As a member of the Global Communications & Public Affairs team, you will work cross-functionally to help communicate with journalists and other thought leaders; devise specific communications materials and campaigns; engage in face-to-face meetings with commentators and other opinion formers; and develop print and web-based material supporting these campaigns. We're looking for great communicators who can understand complex issues and explain them in person and also via well written, simple blog posts, FAQs, video scripts and more.

In this role, you will define the Search story in the AI era, developing strategies to launch and maintain momentum for our latest product innovations. You will summarize complex topics into engaging messages, build and drive campaigns, manage teams and complex projects, and advise leaders on effective communications strategies.

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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $165,000-$245,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities

• Serve as a product communications lead for Search, with a focus on our AI innovations, developing multi-channel, integrated strategies for announcements.
• Partner with marketing to drive an always-on social media strategy, focused on driving awareness with communities who are engaged on AI products.
• Work with product leaders to grow their individual thought leadership platforms across channels, including social content, press interviews, profile stories, and speaking engagements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with journalists, partners and influencers in the tech and business press as well as new media platforms, like podcasts and independent creators.
• Represent Google, understand the intricacies of the tech and web ecosystem and Google’s role in this space.

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