Senior Communications Specialist

Wing

7d•Remote

About The Position

Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on two continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us. About the Role: Wing is looking for a Senior Communications Specialist to join our Marketing and Communications team. This role is based remotely in the US. The role will be responsible for building regional media relationships in our new markets, maintaining media presence in operating markets, and helping Wing educate consumers on our technology. We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Senior Communications Specialist to provide counsel on and execute our communications strategy around establishing Wing’s reputation in new and existing markets, while providing more visibility into Wing’s technology leadership. We are also looking for candidates willing to step up and support across an array of communications needs as Wing accelerates our commercial growth. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional communicator with a proven ability to craft compelling narratives, generate media engagement, and protect the company's reputation. They will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's external image, ensuring consistent and effective communication across key stakeholder groups regarding our industry-leading technology.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in media relations, corporate, or technology communications, or a related role.
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Experience building relationships with local media.
Knowledge of the consumer tech media landscape and how to operate within it.
Strong organization and planning abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Google Workspace Suite or similar software.
Ability to travel domestically (20-30%).

Responsibilities

Dive deep into Wing’s technology, mining compelling stories, and developing approaches to share those stories in innovative, high-impact ways with key audiences.
Get familiar with Wing’s consumer narrative and the communications levers that can help inform potential Wing customers about the service and how it can benefit them.
Develop and maintain relationships with regional media and influencers in current and future operating regions.
Serve as a primary point of contact for local reporters, ensuring Wing’s service is accurately and positively represented in the news.
Understand and monitor the tech media landscape and help Wing tell its tech story to those media.
Craft clear, concise, and impactful messaging that resonates with target audiences.
Identify and implement new ways of working that help Wing communicate more effectively and efficiently.
Support Wing’s marketing and communications efforts across the business to enhance reach and reputations.
Speak on behalf of Wing to local media and with customers.
Prepare executive-facing briefings for local media interviews, events and speaking opportunities.
Monitor media coverage to inform executive and partner-facing recaps.
Track and understand the evolving industry and competitive landscape across key regions.
Collaborate with agency partners to maximize strategy, messaging and impact.
Coordinate cross-functionally for successful technology demos to key audiences.
Assist in monitoring and drafting content for crisis communication planning and execution.