Head of Communications

Nuro; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 160,360 - 240,540; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Equity

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Nuro is seeking a Head of Communications to lead its external communications strategy and manage media relations. This role requires over 10 years of communications experience, critical for shaping narratives across multiple stakeholders in the technology, automotive, and robotics ecosystems.

The successful candidate will develop strategic media approaches, prepare executives for public engagements, and drive messaging for product announcements and company milestones.

Nuro offers competitive base pay starting from $160,360 to $240,540, along with performance bonuses and equity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of communications experience in AI, automotive, or technology.
• Outstanding writing and editorial skills.
• Strong media fluency and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute Nuro’s external communications strategy.
• Lead communications for major announcements and partnerships.
• Prepare executives for interviews and speaking opportunities.

Skills

Communications strategy

Media relations

Crisis communications

Technical storytelling

AI tools usage

Job description

About the Role

Nuro is seeking a Head of Communications to lead our external communications strategy. This person will shape how Nuro shows up with media, customers, partners, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and the broader technology, mobility, automotive, AI, and robotics ecosystems.

This is a high‑impact role for a communications leader who is both strategic and detail oriented. You will develop differentiated narratives, lead media strategy, drive technical storytelling, manage major announcements, oversee issues and rapid response, and prepare executives for high‑stakes external moments.

The right candidate is an exceptional writer, communicator, operator, and advisor. You know what makes news, how to build trust with reporters, how to coach executives, and how to align senior stakeholders around clear, disciplined messaging. You can translate complex autonomy, AI, robotics, safety, and commercialization concepts into narratives that are accurate and compelling. You are organized, proactive, calm under pressure, and able to protect and propel Nuro’s brand in a fast‑moving environment.

This role reports to Nuro’s Director of Brand Marketing & Communications.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute Nuro’s external communications strategy.
• Lead media relations across technology, automotive, business, and top‑tier national and international media.
• Turn complex technical and commercial progress into clear, credible, high‑impact stories.
• Lead communications for major announcements, product and technology milestones, partnerships, demos, events, and thought leadership.
• Prepare and coach executives and spokespeople for interviews, panels, speaking opportunities, and other external engagements.
• Lead issues management, crisis communications, and rapid response to industry shifts, reputational risks, and sensitive situations.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Product, Safety, Operations, Policy, Finance, Business Development, and Content to ensure communications are accurate, aligned, and strategically useful.
• Create structure across complex communications workstreams, including messaging, timelines, approvals, stakeholder inputs, risks, and deliverables.
• Manage external PR partners and hold them accountable for strong strategy, execution, follow‑through, and results.
• Use AI tools thoughtfully to improve research, drafting, synthesis, planning, and workflow efficiency while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and strong editorial judgment.

About You

• Have 10+ years of communications experience, ideally in an AI, automotive, or high‑growth technology environment.
• Are an outstanding writer and editor with a high bar for clarity, accuracy, tone, and narrative strength.
• Have strong media fluency and judgement, with relationships across technology, automotive, business, policy, or industry press.
• Know what makes news and can shape strong story angles from technical, commercial, and market developments.
• Can quickly understand complex technical concepts and translate them for both expert and non‑expert audiences.
• Have the presence and expertise to advise senior leaders through media and podcast opportunities, speaking engagements, sensitive issues, and high‑stakes external moments.
• Are an exceptional, detail‑oriented operator who can manage multiple workstreams, stakeholders, approvals, agencies, and deadlines.
• Stay calm under pressure and can assess risk, align stakeholders, and move quickly.
• Are direct, collaborative, and humble, with a high‑ownership mindset and a bias toward action.
• Are curious about autonomy, AI, robotics, safety, and the future of transportation—and not afraid to ask the right questions.
• Have experience using AI tools to improve research, synthesis, drafting, scenario planning, and workflow efficiency, while applying strong editorial judgment, confidentiality, and accountability for final output.

Bonus Points

• Existing relationships with automotive, transportation, mobility, robotics, AI, or technology reporters.
• Background in autonomous vehicles or the broader mobility ecosystem.
• Experience with policy, regulatory, or public affairs communications.

At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $160,360 and $240,540 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.

At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.