As a member of the Communications team, you’ll be on the cutting edge of bringing autonomous driving technology to the public, developing strategies that will increase understanding, acceptance, and adoption of this life-saving technology. We work with reporters, editors, bloggers, and other influencers to tell stories about Waymo and the potential of our technology to change how we move and live. We partner with the engineering, business, policy, marketing, and product teams to create messaging for new products and other initiatives, counter misinformation, and shape our reputation.

This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Head of Public Relations.        

You will:

• Lead communications strategy development and execution for the UK, including product updates and rapid response. Support additional comms announcements for business and tech news, working in collaboration with your U.S. PR colleagues.    

• Build and maintain key relationships with UK and European media, conference organizers, researchers, and other external industry stakeholders.    

• Collaborate closely with the rest of the PR team as well as key cross functional teams including Safety, Legal, Partnerships, Public Affairs, Marketing, Business Development, Strategy, Product, Engineering, and other internal teams.    

• Responsible for some executive comms, including developing talking points, FAQs, and presentations.     

You have:

• 10+ years of experience in communications or public relations, ideally at a high-growth or technology company.    

• Experience developing and executing communications strategies across product, business, and rapid-response scenarios.    

• Proven track record in media relations, working directly with UK-based reporters.    

• 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.    

• A strategic and resourceful mindset, with the proven ability to transition between high-level planning and tactical execution.    

We prefer:

• Experience within the technology, automotive, or autonomous vehicle industries (in house or agency)    

• Direct experience launching new products or entering new markets with a sophisticated communications playbook.    

• Undergraduate or first degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field. Speciality preferred but not required.    

• A creative approach to audience engagement, with a history of finding innovative ways to reach both internal and external stakeholders.    

((Remote jobs only - Please note that Waymo may not be able to employ remotely in all locations. Please speak with your recruiter about your preferred location for remote work when you begin the interview process.))