Global Workplace PR & Executive Communications Lead

Google Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 171,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Inc. is seeking an External Communications Manager for Workplace PR to shape external narrative and safeguard Google's reputation across workforce initiatives.

You will collaborate with People Operations, Employment Legal, and Extended Workforce Solutions to manage complex issues and crises. You will lead the development of clear communications materials for executives, coordinate with reporters, and drive proactive external campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in external, internal or executive communications.
• Experience working with media and press, including proactive and reactive.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan and operationalize PR strategies for significant POps policy or program changes, and sensitive employment matters, in direct partnership with the relevant leadership teams.
• Execute the external strategy for the Chief People Officer and her immediate leadership team.
• Develop high-quality, clear, accessible communication materials for executives and managers across the company to educate and enable them.
• Identify opportunities and challenges related to external strategy and communication across xWS areas, devise recommendations, and execute on plans.
• Build and maintain relationships with Google beat reporters and key workplace reporters to influence stories and defend Google’s brand.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Google Inc. is seeking an External Communications Manager for Workplace PR to shape external narrative and safeguard Google's reputation across workforce initiatives.

You will collaborate with People Operations, Employment Legal, and Extended Workforce Solutions to manage complex issues and crises. You will lead the development of clear communications materials for executives, coordinate with reporters, and drive proactive external campaigns.