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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

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