Communications Manager (DC Office)

Communications Manager

Google

Legal & Government Relations;Marketing & Communications

Washington, DC, United States

As a member of the Global Communications & Public Affairs team, you will work cross-functionally to help communicate with journalists and other thought leaders; devise specific communications materials and campaigns based on understanding of journalists' interests; engage in face-to-face meetings with commentators and other opinion formers; develop print and web-based material supporting these campaigns; and counter misinformation that might interfere with our business and ability to serve our users. We're looking for great communicators who can understand complex issues and explain them in person and also via well written, simple blog posts, FAQs, video scripts and more.

As a Communications Manager, you'll be on the front lines for Google with press corporations. You'll manage crisis communications, work to counter misinformation around our policies, and help to develop proactive plans around priority issues for our Public Policy team. You’ll be a great communicator who can understand complex policy and technical issues and explain them clearly, concisely, and persuasively, both in person and in writing.

It's our job to help inform and educate users, advertisers, partners, opinion leaders--and our own employees--about the benefits of Google's products, our distinctive company culture/values, and our approach to the big public policy issues of the day. We are looking for quick-witted, entrepreneurial and intellectually curious people to join the team. To succeed here, you'll need to be able to combine creativity with the organizational skills to manage numerous different projects to tight deadlines simultaneously, as well as enjoy pitching to all kinds of journalists, bloggers and commentators (we find it hard too!), or producing internal communications and events for our employees. Things happen quickly at Google and to get stuff done here you need to be an enthusiastic team player - a self-starter who can work cross-functionally and isn't frightened to take risks or try out new ways of doing things.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain close, productive relationships with key journalists and influencers with tech policy, political and tech press as well as teams across Google.

Work closely with Public Policy and PR teams to distill complex concepts into coherent and easy-to-understand communications material.

Develop policy and issues communications plans from strategy to executions.

Be a media spokesperson, communicate broader key messages to the press. Prepare Google executives for interviews and speaking opportunities.

Produce external communications (blog posts, statements, FAQs) and reactive messaging on critical issues. Organize press briefings and events.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.

5 years of experience in a political, media or non-profit environment.

Preferred qualifications:

Ability to think, plan and execute on multiple projects simultaneously in an organized fashion while paying close attention to the details.

Ability to work effectively cross-functionally and creatively solve problems.

Demonstrated ability to work calmly and maintain good judgment in fast-paced environments, as well as the ability to escalate appropriately.

Existing media relationships, and a track record of positive press placements.