Senior Communications Manager

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$106K/yr – $223K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive strategic scientific storytelling and external influence for a major tech company by translating complex research for external audiences.

  • Own translating complex research and emerging tech into engaging external narratives.
  • Must-have: 4+ years in communications or related program management.
  • Standout: Experience coordinating researchers, media, and influencers.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Partner with researchers and product marketing teams to translate complex research and technical concepts for a variety of external audiences.
  • Develop strategic plans and identify proactive storytelling opportunities grounded in scientific research and emerging tech advancements.
  • Review media requests and advise researchers and senior executives on interviews and speaking engagements.
  • Help develop and review owned content (e.g., blogs, op-eds, social content) in partnership with communications stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain relationships across a broad influencer landscape, including media, independent bloggers, creators, analysts, and academic thought leaders.
  • Maintain awareness of evolving communications trends and identify new opportunities to engage technical and scientific audiences.
  • Manage external agency partners to execute influencer interviews, events, and campaigns.
  • Have an understanding of the global influencer landscape and evolving communications trends.
  • Demonstrated experience working with a range of influencers, including media, creators and analysts.
  • Demonstrated interest in scientific research and emerging technologies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 4+ years communications, marketing operations, field operations, program management, project management, or related experience OR equivalent experience

Preferred

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 8+ years communications, marketing operations, field operations, program management, project management, or related experience OR equivalent experience.

Benefits

  • Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
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Founded in 1975
Redmond, Washington, US
237K employees (11,715 in marketing)

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1.3B
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$5.2M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
33.6%
Direct
56.9%
Referral
7.3%
Social
0.4%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~225.8K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
6,377 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
21 years
Median Tenure
14 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
44

Funding

Total Funding
$1M
Last Raise
$1M
Post IPO Equity, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Dec 2022
    Post IPO Equity
  • Jan 2020
    Post IPO Equity
  • Sep 1981
    Series Unknown • $1M

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