Communications Manager

California, MO (On-site)

$150K/yr – $200K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and drive Applied Intuition’s external comms, leading the launch calendar, messaging, media outreach, spokesperson preparation, and coverage analytics across automotive, AI, and tech beats.

  • Own the communications calendar and launches
  • Pitch media and coordinate product announcements
  • Build and manage media relationships and tracking

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Run the communications calendar and coordinate launches, interviews, events, and speaking opportunities with Product, Marketing, and executive teams.
  • Write pitches, media briefs, and talking points that make technical products and customer stories clear and compelling.
  • Build relationships with automotive and industry trade reporters, tech and AI journalists, and emerging media voices.
  • Prepare spokespeople for interviews, briefings, podcasts, and events.
  • Track coverage, sentiment, and share of voice, and use what you learn to improve future outreach.

Requirements

  • 5–7 years of experience in technology, AI, product, or corporate communications, in-house or at an agency.
  • Hands-on experience pitching media and coordinating product, partnership, or customer announcements.
  • Strong writing and editorial judgment, with the ability to translate complex technical topics for different audiences.
  • The organization to keep a busy launch calendar on track and work across technical teams and senior leaders.
  • A bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Preferred

  • Experience with automotive, trucking, autonomy, robotics, or industrial trade media is especially valuable. If you’ve been the person writing the pitch, briefing the spokesperson, and following up with reporters, we’d like to hear from you.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance is available for candidates who are open to RELOCATION.
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Applied Intuition

3.5 Glassdoor

Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion following its recent Series F funding round, Applied Intuition delivers the Vehicle OS, Self-Driving System, and toolchain to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. 18 of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuition's solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Bangalore, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co

Founded in 2017
Sunnyvale, California, USA
1.3K employees (49 in marketing)
59% recommend to a friend
67% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$150K/yr – $200K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Communications median pay in the United States

$93K/yr

Most pay falls between $71K and $137K. Based on 6,365 salaries.

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Funding

Total Funding
$901.5M
Last Raise
$600M
Series F, 9 months ago

Funding History

  • Jun 2025
    Series F • $600M
  • Jun 2025
    Series F • $600M
  • Jul 2024
    Secondary Market • $300M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
72.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41.5%
Direct
45%
Referral
10%
Social
2.9%
Paid
0.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.3K
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Communications Manager

Applied Intuition · California, MO · On-site