Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Joby's external communications strategy across corporate, product and executive communications
• Lead day-to-day media relations across business, technology, aviation and consumer media while building strong relationships with journalists around the world
• Own and continuously evolve Joby's corporate narrative across earned, owned and executive communications
• Identify newsworthy storytelling opportunities that reinforce Joby's leadership and build long-term brand credibility
• Partner with strategic commercial and manufacturing partners on joint communications initiatives
• Lead the development of high-quality communications materials, including press releases, blogs, executive speeches, Q&As, opinion pieces and social content
• Prepare and coach executives for interviews, speaking engagements and media appearances
• Lead Joby's executive visibility program, identifying high-impact speaking opportunities and industry engagements
• Support communications around major company milestones, including quarterly earnings, regulatory progress, commercial launches and strategic announcements
• Anticipate reputational risks and lead communications planning and response during sensitive issues and crisis situations

Requirements

• 12+ years of communications experience within the technology sector
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, or equivalent industry experience
• Experience leading communications for a publicly traded company
• Experience advising senior executives, including founders, CEOs and board members
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry
• Proven success launching high-profile products and building compelling consumer-facing narratives
• Strong relationships with top-tier business, technology and consumer media
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts
• Demonstrated experience anticipating reputational risk and managing complex communications issues, including crisis communications
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Preferred

• Experience working for a high-growth startup or category-defining technology company
• Background in transportation, aerospace, mobility or another highly regulated industry
• Experience supporting public policy or government affairs initiatives
• Experience leading international communications programs across multiple markets

Benefits

• Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.