The opportunity
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to…
What you'll do
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.
What they're looking for
- + 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.
