Google

External Communications Specialist, Energy and Infrastructure Campaigns

Google$116K — $166K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 4 years in communications, public relations, or public affairs.
  • Experience with large events and cross-functional projects.
  • Knowledge of public policy in the energy sector or ability to learn quickly.
  • Strong media relationship management skills.
  • Proficiency in using AI tools for communication tasks.
  • Excellent communication and storytelling ability.

Responsibilities

  • Drive external communications campaigns for Google’s data centers and infrastructure.
  • Create and edit effective communications materials including messaging and announcements.
  • Act as a strategic advisor to business partners.
  • Build and maintain media relationships to increase awareness of Google’s community engagement.
  • Innovate problem-solving and address complex issues creatively.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance available.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • 20 days of vacation annually, accruing over time.
  • 40 hours of sick leave per year, increasing for Seattle.
  • Maternity leave policy offering 28-30 weeks of short-term disability.
  • 18 weeks of baby bonding leave.
  • 13 paid holidays each year.
Full Job Description
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X Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
  • Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
  • Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
  • Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
  • Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
  • Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
  • Holidays: 13 paid days per year


Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Atlanta, GA, USA; New York, NY, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA.

Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 4 years of experience in communications, public relations, or public affairs.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience working on large events and projects that require cross-functional collaboration.
  • Experience working in various areas of public policy and the energy industry or ability to quickly learn complicated and nuanced spaces.
  • Ability to develop and maintain media relationships across business and technology press.
  • Ability to use and adopt AI tools in the work.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and build relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.


About the job

As a member of the Google Cloud Communications team, you will collaborate with other cross-functional teams to communicate with journalists and thought leaders, develop specific communications materials and devise thought leadership campaigns. You'll understand the power of Google's Cloud products and tell the story of how we help our customers innovate. You'll engage in face-to-face meetings with internal executives and external opinion formers, and develop print and web-based materials supporting these campaigns.

As a key member of the Google Cloud Communications team, you will work cross-functionally on the execution of key U.S.-focused PR campaign initiatives that support Google's global infrastructure. Working closely with the U.S. energy campaign manager, you will help educate the market on the economic and societal benefits of the physical infrastructure that powers Google's products and services around the world, driving stories in local, state, and national media. Additionally, you will maintain strong relationships with journalists and influencers; develop written materials and messaging; and help project-manage aspects of the campaign. A major part of the role is moving fast, while collaborating effectively with multiple teams across the organization.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $116000 - $166000 (USD) 15% bonus target equity benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities
  • Help drive the external communications campaign in support of Google's data centers and infrastructure across the United States.
  • Develop, write, and edit compelling communications materials, including announcements, key messaging, and more.
  • Be a trusted advisor and strategic thought partner to key business partners.
  • Cultivate local, state, and national media relationships to drive awareness about how Google works with communities to build data centers the right way.
  • Think creatively, take smart risks, and address tough issues.


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About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
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$182.5 billion
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