Communications Manager

Santa Monica, CA (Hybrid)

$45/hr – $50/hrSenior Level8+ years expContract

Posted 2 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and lead proactive product communications for Snapchat initiatives, shaping storytelling, media momentum, and cross-functional collaboration for launches, AI features, safety, and connection experiences.

  • Manage end-to-end communications programs across product features and services, coordinating with product, design, legal, policy, and partnerships.
  • Lead press strategy, briefings, and spokespeople preparation to secure coverage and mentor cross-functional teams.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Drive proactive product communications initiatives across Snapchat, including communication and connection features, Snapchat+ subscription offerings, safety and family products, Map and location-sharing experiences, and consumer AI innovations that reinforce Client's role in helping people connect and communicate.
  • Develop and execute storytelling programs that highlight how client’s products deepen real-world relationships, empower self-expression, enhance user safety, and introduce innovative AI-powered experiences for our global community.
  • Pitch stories across technology, mainstream, consumer, and business press to support key announcements and ongoing product momentum.
  • Draft clear, compelling communications materials including, newsroom posts, messaging documents, reactive talking points, etc.that communicate product updates and milestones. Organize press briefings and demonstrations, and prepare spokespeople for media interviews and speaking engagements.
  • Collaborate closely with cross functional partners (product, design, marketing, legal, policy, partnerships, etc.) on coordinated campaigns, events, and product launches. Partner with agency teams to support media strategy and execution.
  • Work across the Communications team to measure impact, track coverage, and refine strategies based on performance and insights.

Requirements

  • BS/BA degree or equivalent years of experience.
  • 8+ years of professional experience working in a product communications role or related field.
  • An eloquent verbal communicator with superb written skills and fastidious attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting consumer technology product/feature launches.
  • Experience partnering with global teams to support coordinated communications efforts.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to build relationships cross-functionally and manage a wide variety of partner.

Preferred

  • Experience supporting communication and connection platforms, subscription products, safety initiatives, location-based experiences, or consumer-facing AI products is highly desirable.

Benefits

  • medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan.
  • paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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Akkodis

Akkodis is a global digital engineering company and Smart Industry leader. We enable clients to advance in their digital transformation with Talent, Academy, Consulting, and Solutions services. Our 50,000 experts combine best-in-class technologies, R&D, and deep sector know-how for purposeful innovation. We are passionate about Engineering a Smarter Future Together.With a shared passion for technology and talent, 50,000 engineers and digital experts deliver deep cross-sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, EMEA and APAC. Akkodis offers broad industry experience, and strong know-how in key technology sectors such as mobility, software & technology services, robotics, testing, simulations, data security, AI & data analytics. The combined IT and engineering expertise brings a unique end-to-end solution offering, with four service lines – Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy – to support clients in rethinking their product development and business processes, improve productivity, minimize time to market and shape a smarter and more sustainable tomorrow. Akkodis is part of the Adecco Group. The Adecco Group is a leader in delivering expertise in talent and technology, enabling organizations to succeed and people to thrive.www.akkodis.com

25K employees (928 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$45/hr – $50/hr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Communications median pay in the United States

$93K/yr

Most pay falls between $70K and $137K. Based on 6,050 salaries.

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Communications Manager

Akkodis · Santa Monica, CA · Hybrid