Research & Technical Communications Manager (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Canva • San Francisco, CA

2d • $138,000 - $214,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design. This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract. Our flagship office is in Sydney, Australia, but we've made our way from down under, to a hub San Francisco, which is now home to our US operations. We offer flexibility in how and where you work, we trust our Canvanauts to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals. As Canva scales, change continues to be part of our DNA. This role is focused on leading technical launches and announcements, building influence across the AI ecosystem, building thought leadership platforms for technical leaders, driving research and technical storytelling, and leading internal communications for the engineering organization.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in technology, AI, developer, or research communications, with a track record of translating complex technical concepts into compelling stories that resonate with both specialist and mainstream audiences.
• A deep understanding of the AI, engineering, and developer landscape, including the researchers, companies, publications, conferences, and communities shaping the field, with the ability to communicate frontier research credibly and compellingly.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft compelling communications across a range of formats and audiences, from media pitches and press releases to spokesperson briefings, executive communications, reactive statements, and internal updates.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and spokespeople to prepare for media engagements, keynote presentations, customer events, and thought leadership opportunities.
• Experience operating in fast-moving environments, taking ownership of complex work from strategy through execution, and bringing clarity to ambiguous situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical launches and announcements, owning the narrative, media strategy, and cross-functional rollout to bring Canva's technical innovation to life for external audiences.
• Build and maintain relationships with leading technology and science journalists, research-focused publications, AI influencers, creators, and industry voices, ensuring Canva plays an active role in the conversations shaping the future of AI and technology.
• Manage communications for Canva's engineering, AI, and research leaders, helping them build influence across the technology industry through media engagement, speaking opportunities, and industry events.
• Work closely with researchers, engineers, and technical leaders to surface breakthrough work, turning complex innovations into stories that elevate Canva's profile across media, industry, and developer communities.
• Help bring Canva's engineering story to life internally, partnering with leaders on key communications that keep teams informed, connected, and inspired as we continue to scale.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed