Head of Communications

Nuro•Mountain View, CA

12h•$160,360 - $240,540

About The Position

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.

Requirements

10+ years of communications experience, ideally in an AI, automotive, or high-growth technology environment.
Outstanding writer and editor with a high bar for clarity, accuracy, tone, and narrative strength.
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.
Presence and expertise to advise senior leaders through media and podcast opportunities, speaking engagements, sensitive issues, and high-stakes external moments.
Exceptional, detail-oriented operator who can manage multiple workstreams, stakeholders, approvals, agencies, and deadlines.
Calm under pressure and can assess risk, align stakeholders, and move quickly.
Direct, collaborative, and humble, with a high-ownership mindset and a bias toward action.
Curious about autonomy, AI, robotics, safety, and the future of transportation—and not afraid to ask the right questions.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.