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We are looking for a Senior Manager, Executive Communications who will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic communication plans for the organization's executives. This role involves crafting compelling messaging, managing internal and external communications, and ensuring consistent and effective communication aligned with the organization's goals and values. If you’re looking to have a meaningful and positive impact on our company – and ultimately the world through our work to advance autonomous driving – come join us!
What you will be doing:
Strategic Communication Planning:
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Be a strategic thought partner to our C-suite leaders, and help deliver their communications to the company and their individual teams.
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Find stories that showcase our momentum to inspire employees.
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Produce superb written internal communications and succinct talking points for executives, and deliver constructive feedback.
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Ensure all content reflects the executive’s voice and aligns with the organization’s branding and messaging.
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Quarterback leadership communications efforts by partnering with cross-functional collaborators and internal comms teammates.
Media Relations:
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Serve as the primary liaison between the executive team and the media.
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Prepare executives for media interviews and public appearances.
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Manage media inquiries and develop responses to enhance the organization's public image.
Internal Communications:
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Oversee internal communication channels and ensure executives' messages are effectively communicated across the organization.
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Collaborate with HR and other departments to facilitate executive messaging on key initiatives, changes, and organizational updates.
Crisis Communication:
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Develop and implement crisis communication strategies in coordination with senior management.
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Prepare executives to handle sensitive or high-pressure situations with appropriate messaging.
Performance Measurement:
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Monitor and assess the effectiveness of communication strategies and initiatives.
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Provide reports and recommendations for improvements based on feedback and performance metrics.
Personal Attributes:
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Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
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High level of discretion and professionalism.
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Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities.
What you must have:
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10+ years in communications
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Experience in executive communications, public relations, or a similar role, with a proven track record of success.
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Experience working directly with C-suite executives
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Passion for engaging employees
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Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
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Strong understanding of media relations and public speaking.
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Ability to develop and implement strategic communication plans.
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Proven leadership and team management skills.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with high-level executives.
Bonus points:
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Experience in the tech industry
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Passion for the future of mobility
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Experience handling company communications channels
The salary range for this position is $151,700 - $223,100. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. You may also be offered a bonus, long-term incentives, and benefits. These ranges are subject to change.
Our benefits are here to support the whole you:
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Medical / dental / vision, Life and AD&D
- Subsidized mental health benefits
- Paid time off and holidays
- Paid parental, medical, family care, and military leave of absence
- 401(k) Cruise matching program
- Fertility benefits
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Flexible Spending Account & Health Saving Account
- Perks Wallet program for benefits/perks
- Pre-tax Commuter benefit plan for local employees
- CruiseFlex, our location-flexible work policy. (Learn more about CruiseFlex).
- Through our partnerships with General Motors and Honda, we are the only self-driving company with fully integrated manufacturing at scale.
- GM, Honda, Microsoft, T. Rowe Price, and Walmart have invested billions in Cruise. Their backing for our technology demonstrates their confidence in our progress, team, and vision and makes us one of the leading autonomous vehicle organizations in the industry. Our deep resources greatly accelerate our operating speed.
Cruise LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do the best work of their lives. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, caste, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Cruise will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable laws.
Cruise is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know or email HR@getcruise.com.
We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. To help us track the effectiveness and inclusivity of our recruiting efforts, please consider answering the following demographic questions. Answering these questions is entirely voluntary. Your answers to these questions will not be shared with the hiring decision makers and will not impact the hiring decision in any way. Instead, Cruise will use this information not only to comply with any government reporting obligations but also to track our progress toward meeting our diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging objectives. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Candidates applying for roles that operate and remotely operate the AV: Licensed to drive a motor vehicle in the U.S. for the three years immediately preceding your application, currently holding an active in-state regular driver’s license or equivalent, and no more than one point on driving record. A successful completion of a background check, drug screen and DMV Motor Vehicle Record check is also required.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Cruise does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, Cruise does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.
No Application Deadline