Senior Communications Manager (US)

About the role

In this role, you will lead external communications and reputation management for Verda in the US. The work covers both strategy and hands-on execution as we scale. Your responsibilities include shaping Verda's communications strategy in one of its key markets and the company's external narrative. You'll work on media relations, executive visibility, announcements, and crisis communications, and build trusted relationships with Verda's external stakeholders. You'll collaborate closely with Government Relations, Marketing, Operations and our wider Communications team to build positions, keep external messaging consistent and timely, and monitor coverage and industry conversation to spot opportunities and risks.

Key competencies

• 7+ years of experience in external communications, reputation management, media relations, corporate communications, or a related field
• Track record of building impactful communications strategies
• Ability to navigate complex technological, political and business topics and to build clear messaging that positions Verda in relevant conversations
• Experience working with media and journalists in the US market and building trusted relationships
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English

Nice to have

• Experience in a technology, cloud, AI, SaaS, or scale-up environment
• Experience building communications strategies and navigating complex issues
• Experience supporting executive and leadership communications
• Experience with media training and spokesperson preparation
• Experience managing crisis or issues communications

Practicalities

• Location: San Francisco
• Working mode: Hybrid, three days a week in the office
• Employment type: Full-time and permanent
• Salary: $180,000–$210,000 base salary per annum depending on experience