Public Relations Strategy & Operations Lead
WaymoAutonomous Vehicles company
Mountain View, United States$200,000 - $247,000 USDLead
Dragoneer Investment Group
DST Global
Sequoia Capital
Andreessen Horowitz
Alphabet
Mubadala Capital
MarketingNew
About the role
TL;DR
Lead PR operations, strategy, and execution for Waymo's autonomous driving technology.
- •Waymo is seeking a Public Relations Strategy & Operations Lead to build the operational backbone for its Communications team.
- •This role will focus on developing scalable systems to support new city launches, world-class demos, and reputation management in the autonomous driving industry.
- •Key Responsibilities Establish and manage scalable processes for the Communications team, including media routing and resource management.
- •Support end-to-end execution of press events and demonstrations, ensuring seamless coordination.
- •Oversee agency and vendor selection, budgeting, and relationships.
- •Champion data and reporting to provide actionable insights into communications impact.
- •Lead spokesperson training and briefing preparation.
- •Requirements 7+ years of experience in communications or public relations, ideally at a high-growth or technology company.
- •Proven track record in media relations and event management.
- •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.
Required skills
Project ManagementJiraConfluenceSlackExcelPowerPoint
Nice-to-have skills
Product Marketing
Domain expertise
automotive
Tech stack
GitJiraConfluenceNotionSlackAsanaAirtableExcelPowerPoint
