External Communications Manager

TITLE: External Communication Manager
LOCATION: Remote, local to Bay Area
DURATION: 6+ months
Project Overview:
This client is an autonomous driving technology company with a mission to be the most trusted driver. Since our start as the Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, we’ve been working towards improving the world's access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes.
Overall Responsibilities:
This role involves translating complex technical concepts into compelling narratives for diverse audiences, including industry stakeholders, media, customers, and the general public. This role bridges the gap between our engineering teams and external audiences, ensuring clear, accurate, and engaging communication about our AI technology, vision, and impact.
Top 3 Daily Responsibilities:
Drive the creation of high-quality external content pipelines, including blog posts, social media updates, talking points, and media briefing materials.
Partner with engineering, product, and cross-functional leadership to discover, shape, and scale impactful stories around AI.
Proactively manage and cultivate strategic relationships with key AI reporters, tech journalists, and industry influencers.
Mandatory Skills/Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or a related field (or in lieu of a degree, an additional 5+ years of relevant work experience).
At least 7+ years of direct professional work experience in technology communications.
Familiarity with artificial intelligence, machine learning, and autonomous driving technology topics.
Non-Essential Skills/Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or a related field (or in lieu of a degree, an additional 5+ years of relevant work experience).
At least 7+ years of direct professional work experience in technology communications.
Familiarity with artificial intelligence, machine learning, and autonomous driving technology topics.
Non-Essential Skills/Qualifications:
Experience working in a fast-paced tech startup environment
Familiarity with the AV industry and surrounding regulations
The hourly pay rate range for this position is $88.93 to $103.90/hr (dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location). Benefits available to full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter benefits.
Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.
For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to kcorbin@Synergishr.com.
If you require assistance or an accommodation in the application or employment process, please contact us at kcorbin@Synergishr.com.
Synergis is a workforce solutions partner serving thousands of businesses and job seekers nationwide. Our digital world has accelerated the need for businesses to build IT ecosystems that enable growth and innovation along with enhancing the Total Experience (TX). Synergis partners with our clients at the intersection of talent and transformation to scale their balanced teams of tech, digital and creative professionals. Learn more about Synergis at www.synergishr.com.

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