Waymo

Communications Manager, Federal Policy

Waymo$168K — $207K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in public relations, media relations, or communications
  • Experience with regulatory communications and policy-focused campaigns
  • Ability to manage reactive communications and risk mitigation
  • Exceptional writing and storytelling skills
  • Capacity to manage multiple complex projects autonomously in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Build and sustain strategic communications programs for policy and safety
  • Engage daily with key media contacts to ensure strategic coverage
  • Oversee communications regarding regulatory issues with clear messaging
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive messaging strategies
  • Manage executive communications for media briefings and speaking engagements

Benefits

  • Participation in a discretionary annual bonus program
  • Eligibility for an equity incentive plan
  • Generous employee benefits program
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • 20% travel expected
Full Job Description
This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Corporate Communications Lead.

You will:
  • Build and sustain communications programs that articulate our policy positions and safety approach to stakeholders.
  • Own day-to-day engagement with key policy, tech, and business press, cultivating the relationships necessary to land strategic coverage and manage real-time inquiries.
  • Oversee proactive and reactive communications related to regulatory issues, ensuring clear and consistent messaging during complex situations.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Policy, Legal, Marketing, and Product teams to develop communications strategy and messaging on a range of issues.
  • Manage ongoing executive communications opportunities, including media briefings, speaking engagements, industry events, and more.

You have:
  • 7+ years of experience in public relations, media relations, or communications.
  • Experience managing communications for regulatory issues, driving policy-focused media campaigns and shaping coverage.
  • Proven ability to manage reactive communications and establish risk mitigation strategies.
  • Exceptional writing and storytelling skills with a sharp eye for detail and tone.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple complex projects independently while maintaining a high bar for excellence.

We prefer:
  • Experience working in the government, technology, or autonomous vehicle industries
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred but not required.
  • Experience maintaining an established network of relevant media contacts, including new media, and fluency in the current media/social landscape.

Travel Requirements:
  • 20% travel expected


The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.

Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Salary Range

$168,000-$207,000 USD

About Waymo

Waymo LLC is a self-driving technology development company. It is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google. Waymo develops autonomous driving technology and provides ride-hailing services through its Waymo One program. The company has been testing its self-driving technology on public roads since 2009 and has logged millions of miles of autonomous driving. Waymo has partnerships with several automakers and has been working on developing autonomous trucks for use in logistics.
Learn more about Waymo
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2009

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