Public Relations Strategy & Operations Lead

About the role

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.

You Will Drive Communications Operations

• Establish and manage scalable processes for the Communications team, including media routing, resource management, and maintaining up-to-date team toolkits.
• Support PR team on end-to-end execution of press events and demonstrations, ensuring seamless coordination between cross-functional partners.
• Oversee agency and vendor selection process, budgeting and relationships to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Identify the team’s evolving data needs and implement the right tools and frameworks to provide ongoing, actionable insights into communications impact and reach.
• Help lead spokesperson training and briefing preparation for executives and subject matter experts to ensure message consistency.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and policy teams to ensure communications strategies are integrated and support broader business objectives.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in communications or public relations, ideally at a high-growth or technology company.
• Proven track record in media relations, event management, and working directly with event organizers.
• Experience developing and executing communications strategies across product, business, and rapid-response scenarios.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• A creative approach to audience engagement, with a history of finding innovative ways to reach both internal and external stakeholders.

Pay

The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is $200,000—$247,000 USD. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level.