Senior Communications Manager (US)
Verda · Palo Alto, CA · 4 days ago
HybridWritingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead external communications and reputation management for Verda in the US
- Owning both strategy and hands-on execution as we scale
- Manage media relations, executive visibility, announcements, and crisis communications
- Cultivate relationships with journalists, analysts, and industry voices in the US market
- Prepare spokespeople for interviews and public appearances
- Work closely with Government Relations, Marketing, Operations, and the wider Communications team to keep external messaging consistent and timely
- Monitor coverage and industry conversation to spot opportunities and risks
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in external communications, reputation management, media relations, corporate communications, or a related field
- Experience working with media and journalists in the US market
- Proven experience building programs, processes, or functions with a high degree of ownership
- Exceptional writing, storytelling, and content creation skills
- Ability to translate complex technical or business topics into engaging and accessible narratives
- Experience creating content across multiple channels and formats
- Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence without direct authority
- Experience working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Data-driven mindset with experience measuring media impact, coverage quality, or reputation metrics
- Excellent communication skills in English
Qualifications
Nice to have:
- Experience in a technology, cloud, AI, SaaS, or scale-up environment
- Experience supporting executive and leadership communications
- Experience with media training and spokesperson preparation
- Experience managing crisis or issues communications
- Experience with multimedia content creation, video, podcasts, or events