Strategic Public Relations Lead — Tech & Mobility

Waymo; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Equity incentive plan

Generous benefits program

Job summary

Waymo, a leading autonomous driving technology company in Mountain View, CA, seeks an accomplished corporate communications leader with 7+ years in high-growth tech. The role focuses on strategy, partnerships, and compelling external storytelling across business and technology press.

The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage partner relations, and drive messaging for announcements, executive engagements, and commercial expansions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in corporate communications and public relations, ideally at a high-growth or technology company.
• Proven experience managing corporate communications, including strategic corporate partnerships, joint announcements, and commercial expansions.
• Strong media relations experience, with a proven track record of pitching, working with reporters, and managing tight deadlines.
• Outstanding writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a sharp eye for detail and tone.
• Ability to thrive in a rapid, "always-on" environment, managing multiple complex projects independently while maintaining a high bar for quality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience coordinating communications across multiple external PR partners, agencies, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Drive communications planning, strategy development, and tactical execution for corporate communications efforts, including strategic partnership announcements and commercial expansions.
• Lead on communications activities with partners, coordinating closely with partner PR teams on announcements and other activities to ensure message alignment and proactive reputation management.
• Partner with internal teams (such as Business Development, Partnerships, Marketing, Legal, Policy, and Product) to align on business objectives, develop unified narratives, and secure cross-functional approvals.
• Draft high-impact press releases, messaging playbooks, reactive FAQs, executive talking points, and briefing documents for high-profile external engagements.
• Oversee day-to-day engagement with business and tech press, proactively cultivating relationships and handling reactive media inquiries.

Job description

Waymo, a leading autonomous driving technology company in Mountain View, CA, seeks an accomplished corporate communications leader with 7+ years in high-growth tech. The role focuses on strategy, partnerships, and compelling external storytelling across business and technology press.

The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage partner relations, and drive messaging for announcements, executive engagements, and commercial expansions.