10+ years of communications experience, preferably in technology
Strong media relations skills with a focus on both offensive and defensive storytelling
Proven ability to develop and execute communications plans for product launches
Expertise in technical storytelling with a knack for mass-market communication
Capacity to manage multiple product launches in a fast-paced environment
Sound judgment on sensitive issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams
Responsibilities
Develop and execute communications plans for product and technology announcements
Translate complex engineering concepts into clear narratives for diverse audiences
Provide spokesperson support for Product and Engineering leaders, including crafting key documents
Build and maintain relationships with technology and transportation reporters
Proactively pitch stories and manage media inquiries
Draft reactive statements and holding lines for rapid response
Write and edit various communications materials with a focus on accuracy and tone
Benefits
Participation in discretionary annual bonus program
Eligibility for equity incentive plan
Access to a generous company benefits program
Hybrid work schedule
Opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams
Full Job Description
This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Public Relations Lead for Product & Technology.
You will:
Develop and execute communciations plans for product and technology announcements, from feature launches to research publications and hardware milestones.
Translate complex engineering work (AI, perception, simulation, hardware, safety research) into clear, accurate stories for press, technical audiences, and the public.
Own spokesperson support for designated Product and Engineering leaders, including craftng talking points, briefing documents, FAQs, interview prep, and speaking opportunities.
Build and maintain relationships with technology, AI, and transportation reporters, as well as with key trade outlets; proactively pitch stories and manage inbound media inquiries.
Support rapid response for your area: draft reactive statements and holding lines quickly and accurately, and know when to escalate.
Write and edit blog posts, press releases, technical explainers, and social copy with a high bar for accuracy and tone.
You have:
10+ years of experience in communications (in-house or agency), ideally at a technology company.
A proven track record of deep media relations and the ability to skillfully interface with journalists across offensive and defensive storytelling efforts.
Experience developing and executing communications plans for product launches and technical announcements.
Both technical storytelling chops and mass-market instincts; you can get the engineering details right for an AI reporter briefing in the morning and land the same story with a broadcast or lay audience in the afternoon.
Ability to run multiple launches at once in a fast-paced environment, with a high bar for detail.
Sound judgement on sensitive, fast-moving issues, and comfort working closely with cross-functional internal teams like Legal and Safety.
We prefer:
Experience in technology, AI, robotics, automotive, or autonomous vehicle industries.
Experience communicating research or technical milestones (e.g., academic papers, datasets releases, technical conferences).
Experience managing PR agencies.
Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field preferred but not required.
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.
