External Communications Manager, Search, News Ecosystem

Google • San Francisco, CA

241d • $165,000 - $245,000

About The Position

As a member of the Global Communications & Public Affairs team, you will work cross-functionally to help communicate with journalists and other thought leaders; devise specific communications materials and campaigns; engage in face-to-face meetings with commentators and other opinion formers; and develop print and web-based material supporting these campaigns. We're looking for great communicators who can understand complex issues and explain them in person and also via well written, simple blog posts, FAQs, video scripts and more. In this role, you will be responsible for driving communications programs focused on Google's Search and News products and the role they play in an evolving web ecosystem. You will summarize complex topics into messages, build and drive campaigns, manage teams and complex projects, and advise leaders on communications strategies. It's our job to help inform and educate users, advertisers, partners, opinion leaders--and our own employees--about the benefits of Google's products, our distinctive company culture/values, and our approach to the big public policy issues of the day. To succeed here, you'll combine creativity with organizational skills to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines simultaneously, as well as enjoy pitching to journalists, bloggers and commentators, or producing internal communications and events for our employees. Things happen quickly at Google and to get stuff done here you need to be an enthusiastic team player who can work cross-functionally and isn't hesitant to take risks or try new things.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in communications within technology or policy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience building and executing new programs and managing them.
• Ability to work and grow in fluid environments.
• Ability to take initiative to identify areas for development and implement changes.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with executives and cross-functional teams (policy, marketing, product team, developer/webmaster relations) as a communications lead for Google Search, with a focus on news and ecosystem efforts, as they intersect with AI.
• Develop and refine our narrative to help people understand how Google continues to innovate as well as the contributions Search makes to the open web, content creators, businesses and people around the world.
• Come up with engaging press strategies and provide communications guidance related to Search's latest innovations as well as the ecosystem tools, programs and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with journalists, key partners and influencers in the tech, business and ecosystem press.
• Represent Google as a company spokesperson. Understand the intricacies of the broader web ecosystem and Google's role in this space.

Benefits

• Base salary range of $165,000-$245,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree