Head of Public Relations & Executive Communications

XWING; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 216,000 - 296,000; Full time

Job summary

Joby is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Public Relations to shape our external narrative as we prepare to launch a new mode of transportation. Reporting to Joby's Head of Marketing, Communications and Brand, you'll lead corporate, product and executive communications, build strong relationships with global media, and help tell the story of a category-defining technology.

With 12+ years in tech communications, you will guide long-term strategy and hands-on execution, steer media

Qualifications

• 12+ years of communications experience within the technology sector.
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience leading communications for a publicly traded company.
• Experience advising senior executives, including founders, CEOs and board members.
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Joby's external communications strategy across corporate, product and executive communications.
• Lead day-to-day media relations across business, technology, aviation and consumer media while building strong relationships with journalists around the world.
• Own and continuously evolve Joby's corporate narrative across earned, owned and executive communications.
• Identify newsworthy storytelling opportunities that reinforce Joby's leadership and build long-term brand credibility.
• Partner with strategic commercial and manufacturing partners on joint communications initiatives.
• Lead the development of high-quality communications materials, including press releases, blogs, executive speeches, Q&As, opinion pieces and social content.
• Prepare and coach executives for interviews, speaking engagements and media appearances.
• Lead Joby's executive visibility program, identifying high-impact speaking opportunities and industry engagements.
• Support communications around major company milestones, including quarterly earnings, regulatory progress, commercial launches and strategic announcements.
• Anticipate reputational risks and lead communications planning and response during sensitive issues and crisis situations.
• Manage external agencies and an in-house team of communicators, ensuring consistent execution across all programs.
• Measure communications performance and use data and insights to continuously improve strategy and execution.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Joby is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Public Relations to shape our external narrative as we prepare to launch a new mode of transportation. Reporting to Joby's Head of Marketing, Communications and Brand, you'll lead corporate, product and executive communications, build strong relationships with global media, and help tell the story of a category-defining technology.

With 12+ years in tech communications, you will guide long-term strategy and hands-on execution, steer media