Public Relations Strategy & Ops Lead

Waymo; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity incentives

Generous benefits

Job summary

Waymo is seeking a Strategy and Operations Manager in Public Relations to build the operational backbone for the team responsible for telling Waymo's story as a world-leading autonomous driving technology company.

You will design scalable processes, manage events, oversee external partners, and drive data-driven insights across product, policy, and marketing initiatives, reporting to the Head of Public Relations. Hybrid work schedule applies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in communications or public relations, ideally at a high-growth or technology company.
• Proven track record in media relations, event management, and working directly with event organizers.
• Experience developing and executing communications strategies across product, business, and rapid-response scenarios.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills with a sharp eye for detail and tone.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple complex projects independently while maintaining a high bar for excellence.
• A strategic and resourceful mindset, with the proven ability to transition between high-level planning and tactical execution.

Responsibilities

• Drive Communications Operations: Establish and manage scalable processes for the Communications team, including media routing, resource management, and maintaining up-to-date team toolkits.
• Support High-Impact Events: Support PR team on end-to-end execution of press events and demonstrations, ensuring seamless coordination between cross-functional partners.
• Manage External Partner Relationships: Oversee agency and vendor selection process, budgeting and relationships to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Champion Data & Reporting: Identify the team's evolving data needs and implement the right tools and frameworks to provide ongoing, actionable insights into communications impact and reach.
• Prepare Spokespeople: Help lead spokesperson training and briefing preparation for executives and subject matter experts to ensure message consistency.
• Partner Cross-Functionally: Collaborate with product, engineering, and policy teams to ensure communications strategies are integrated and support broader business objectives.

Skills

Media relations

Event management

Strategic comms

Writing

Storytelling

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Job description

Waymo is seeking a Strategy and Operations Manager in Public Relations to build the operational backbone for the team responsible for telling Waymo's story as a world-leading autonomous driving technology company.

You will design scalable processes, manage events, oversee external partners, and drive data-driven insights across product, policy, and marketing initiatives, reporting to the Head of Public Relations. Hybrid work schedule applies.