Manager, Communications

About the role

Snap Inc. is a technology company that believes the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. The Comms Team conveys Snap’s mission, vision and values to core audiences including Snapchatters, SPECS users, creators, developers, advertising partners, content partners, investors, policymakers, and Snap team members. We’re looking for a Manager, Communications to join our team in Los Angeles. This person will be a versatile member of the Product Comms team, helping tell the story of Snapchat, SPECS, and other major product initiatives. This is a hands‑on role for someone who likes to get into the details, move quickly, and jump in wherever needed to get the work done.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communications strategies for major products, features, launches, and initiatives across Snapchat and SPECS.
• Identify proactive stories that show how people use and experience our products, and help build broader understanding of what makes Snap distinctive.
• Translate complex technology and product updates into simple, compelling narratives for media, consumers, partners, and other audiences.
• Build strong relationships with consumer, technology, business, and culture reporters and develop creative ways to earn attention beyond individual launches.
• Partner closely with Product, Marketing, Partnerships, Policy, Legal, and other teams to develop coordinated campaigns and communications around major company priorities.
• Draft messaging, Newsroom posts, FAQs, pitches, briefing materials, and other communications, and prepare executives and spokespeople for media and industry moments.
• Move fluidly across priorities, including proactive storytelling, launches, partnerships, safety and other emerging issues where the team needs support.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong consumer and product communications instincts, with a track record of making technology relevant and interesting to broad audiences.
• Strong media relationships and good judgment about what makes a compelling story.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to distill complicated ideas into clear, memorable messages.
• Creative, curious, and culturally aware, with an interest in technology, consumer behavior, and how products fit into people’s lives.
• Deep understanding of cultural trends and relevance, with a strong ability to weave cultural moments and consumer behavior into compelling product narratives.
• Comfortable working independently and moving quickly across multiple priorities in a fast‑changing environment.
• Strong cross‑functional skills and experience working closely with Product, Marketing, Legal, Policy, and senior leaders.
• Collaborative hands‑on and low‑ego mindset with proven experience building impactful relationships and executing strategic partner initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or equivalent years of experience.
• 8+ years of professional experience in communications, public relations, product communications, or a related field, preferably within consumer technology, media, entertainment, or another fast‑moving consumer business.

Benefits

Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long‑term success.

Pay

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

• Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): $157,000‑$235,000 annually.
• Zone B: $149,000‑$223,000 annually.
• Zone C: $133,000‑$200,000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

Schedule

At Snap we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.