Head of Public Relations

Joby Aviation•San Carlos, CA

5h•$215,600 - $296,400

About The Position

We're seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Public Relations to shape Joby's 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. This is a highly visible role, working closely with the CEO, executive leadership, engineers, product teams and strategic partners to develop communications that build trust, shape public understanding and support Joby's commercial growth.

Requirements

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
Proven success launching high-profile products and building compelling consumer-facing narratives
Strong relationships with top-tier business, technology and consumer media
Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts
Demonstrated experience anticipating reputational risk and managing complex communications issues, including crisis communications
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Analytical mindset with experience measuring communications performance and informing strategy through insights

Nice To Haves

Experience working for a high-growth startup or category-defining technology company
Background in transportation, aerospace, mobility or another highly regulated industry
Experience supporting public policy or government affairs initiatives
Experience leading international communications programs across multiple markets

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