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Director, Corporate Communications, Google Cloud

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Compensation
$264–366K/yr
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Director of Corporate Communications for Google Cloud leads communications strategy and serves as a business partner to central functions and senior executives. The role shapes business narratives, internal and external communications, and crisis communications; manages a communications team; and supports executive communications, press engagement, and organization-wide channels. The position is based in Sunnyvale or San Francisco, with applicants able to share their preferred location.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PRInternal CommunicationsEarnings Script WritingEnterprise Technology CommunicationsCrisis CommunicationsTeam ManagementCloud TechnologiesPolicy LandscapeArtificial IntelligencePrivacySecurityFinancial ReportingSocial Media PlatformsProfile BuildingOrganizational SkillsAccountabilityCareer DevelopmentExecutive CommunicationMedia RelationsCommunicationJournalist EngagementCross-Functional CollaborationProject ManagementCreativityRisk-TakingEnglish

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent20 Years PR and Internal Communications Experience3 Years Earnings Script Writing Experience

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XApplicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA .

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

  • 20 years of experience in PR and internal communications.

Preferred qualifications:

  • 3 years of experience in earnings script writing.

  • Experience working with enterprise technology at a multi-product company as a senior communications leader, and with high-stakes crisis.

  • Management experience across internal and external communications.

  • Solid understanding of cloud technologies and policy landscape, including artificial intelligence, privacy, and security.

  • Understanding of financial reporting terms and requirements, social media platforms, and building profiles.

  • Outstanding organizational skills and accountability combined with ability to grow careers, communicate with senior executives and leadership teams, and build well-developed media relationships across press.

About the job

Google Cloud is one of the fastest growing parts of Google. It encompasses the technical infrastructure that is the backbone for all of Google AI services, platform and tooling for enterprise developers, Gemini Enterprise which acts as the front door for AI for every employee, and a unique set of first-party agents and third-party agents that work together to streamline every part of the business.

As the Director of Corporate Communications for Cloud, you will act as the lead business partner for central functions like finance and HR, own the executive comms function for several c-level executives, and be responsible for organization wide communication channels and meetings. In this role, you will shape our overall business narrative, internal and external communications strategies, crisis communications, and more.

As a senior leader on the team, you will be expected to manage and grow a team of communications professionals, work cross-functionally to communicate with journalists and other thought leaders, devise communications materials such as earning scripts, and support comms for the Cloud CEO.

As part of the Google Global Communications and Public Affairs team, it's our job to inform and educate end users, customers, partners, opinion leaders–and our own employees–about the benefits of Google Cloud products, our company culture/values, and our approach.

It's our job to help inform and educate users, advertisers, partners, opinion leaders--and our own employees--about the benefits of Google's products, our distinctive company culture/values, and our approach to the big public policy issues of the day. To succeed here, you'll combine creativity with organizational skills to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines simultaneously, as well as enjoy pitching to journalists, bloggers and commentators, or producing internal communications and events for our employees. Things happen quickly at Google and to get stuff done here you need to be an enthusiastic team player who can work cross-functionally and isn't hesitant to take risks or try new things.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $264000 - $366000 (USD) + 30% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more aboutbenefits at Google (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/) .

Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow an internal and external comms team over time. Build and sustain communications programs across multiple channels.

  • Deliver confident, convincing and crisp communication both in written and verbal form and negotiate effectively with stakeholders. Provide strategic counsel to senior Google Cloud stakeholders.

  • Educate business, policy, and technology press on Google Cloud's unique value position, including our AI strategy. Manage ongoing executive communications opportunities, including media briefings, speaking engagements, and customer and partner activities.

  • Develop creative PR strategies and tactics that align with the brand. Collaborate closely with other Google teams on initiatives spanning competition, privacy, security, and more.

  • Liaise directly with Google’s internal communications leadership on key issues impacting employees.

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Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See alsoGoogle's EEO Policy (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/eeo/) ,Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal (https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) ,Belonging at Google (https://about.google/belonging/) , andHow we hire (https://careers.google.com/how-we-hire/) .

If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing ourAccommodations for Applicants form (https://goo.gl/forms/aBt6Pu71i1kzpLHe2) .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also https://careers.google.com/eeo/ and https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/OFCCP_EEO_Post.pdf If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form: https://goo.gl/forms/aBt6Pu71i1kzpLHe2.

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