Senior Manager, Public Relations

Zoox

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Foster City, CA, United States

Posted on: 2023-10-12

Category: emobility

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Senior

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Zoox is transforming mobility-as-a-service by developing a fully autonomous, purpose-built fleet designed for AI to drive and humans to enjoy.

We are inventors, builders, and doers, passionate and purposeful in the work we do. We have a once-in-a-century opportunity to reinvent personal transportation—and we need your help. The Communications Team brings Zoox’s mission, strategy, and values to life through clear, consistent, and engaging communications and programs. You’ll find a creative, collaborative environment where great ideas thrive, and where everyone is driven by the same big purpose.

We are looking for a Senior Manager of Public Relations who will be an integral leader within our Communications and Marketing team. They will be responsible for strengthening awareness, affinity, and leadership of the Zoox brand, leading Media Relations, Public Affairs, Corporate Social Responsibility, Crisis Communications, Analyst Relations, and Event Activations. They will work closely with our Marketing team on Brand Strategy and integrated Launch Campaigns, inspiring and building confidence in future riders and paving the way for our first customers.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience scaling teams, launching new products, managing reputation and crisis communications, and working cross-functionally to deliver successful PR and Corporate Communications programs.

About Zoox

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

A Final Note:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Responsibilities

Lead strategy and execution of the PR Team, including Media Relations, Public Affairs, Corporate Social Responsibility, Crisis Communications, Analyst Relations, and Events.

Grow critical programs and functions required for launch and beyond.

Manage corporate narrative, partnering with Marketing on overall storytelling strategy, and how that informs SEO, reputation management, and more.

Collaborate across Policy, Safety, Legal, and Operations across critical incident response processes.

Manage external agencies to support the execution of PR plans.

Collaborate with Marketing team on integrated external communications and content strategies.

Measure reputation and the effectiveness of communication efforts on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

15+ years of transferrable public relations experience

Experience working in both commercial organizations and agencies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including formal correspondence and speechwriting

Proven desire and ability to think creatively in driving Public Relations efforts within an emerging industry

Highly organized and strong attention to detail

Ability to direct and strategize with both internal cross-functional partners and external PR agencies

Ability to work harmoniously with internal stakeholders and perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the company’s value of exhibiting the highest quality standards in all endeavors.