External Communications Manager, Search, Thought Leadership

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

Job summary

Join a leading company as an External Communications Manager, where you will develop thought leadership programs, manage teams, and communicate complex topics effectively. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in communications within technology.
• 4 years of experience in a people management role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive a thought leadership program for Google Search.
• Work with senior product leaders to grow their thought leadership platforms.
• Manage teams and complex projects.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

External Communications Manager, Search, Thought Leadership

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Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA.Minimum qualifications:

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

Preferred qualifications:

• 4 years of experience in a people management, supervision, or team leadership role.
• Experience building and executing new programs and managing them.
• Experience working with leaders and developing their external presence across traditional and new media channels.
• Experience working on events and projects that require cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience communicating directly to audiences on social and owned platforms along with ability to turn complex technical information into engaging stories.
• Excellent communication skills.
  
  

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 be responsible for supporting the story of the evolution of Google Search and our ongoing innovation, reinforcing our leadership and direction in a fluid environment. You will summarize complex topics into engaging messages, build and drive campaigns, manage teams and complex projects, and advise leaders on 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

• Develop and drive a thought leadership program for Google Search, reinforcing our ongoing innovation and how AI is continuing to drive business momentum.
• Work with senior product leaders to grow their individual thought leadership platforms and share the direction for search with media and users, including securing press interviews, profile stories, and speaking engagements.
• Work cross-functionally to scale this program to new audiences, including international audience.
• 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.
  
  
  

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal and Public Relations

• Industries

  Information Services and Technology, Information and Internet

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