Senior Communications Manager

Joby Aviation•New York, NY

About The Position

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service. Overview We are searching for a senior-level Communication Manager to play a pivotal role in introducing Joby to the world. As Senior Communications Manager, you will take day-to-day ownership of key areas of our external communications. You’ll provide strategic counsel while also rolling up your sleeves for hands-on execution, helping shape public perception and engagement as we move toward market launch. This role will report to our Head of Communications and is based in New York, with frequent travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in external communications, with direct responsibility for public relations.
Experience supporting corporate communications or working within high-growth technology companies.
Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.
Frequent travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience in crisis communication planning and response
A passion for storytelling around transportation and innovation
Ability to define corporate communications strategy
Experience supporting government affairs or policy advocacy efforts

Responsibilities

Own media engagement and external messaging.
Define strategy and deliver execution across key communications verticals.
Create compelling content.
Write and edit blogs, white papers, and social media posts across a wide range of topics.
Act as a company spokesperson.
Build strong relationships with local, trade, national, and international media.
Collaborate on narrative development.
Work across teams to craft compelling stories that shape Joby’s public image.
Coach internal stakeholders.
Empower the wider Joby team to confidently communicate externally.
Lead our speaker platform.
Secure and prepare for industry events and thought leadership opportunities.
Drive thought leadership initiatives from authored content to events and community engagement.