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What they do
A Communications Manager plans and directs public relations programs that create a positive public image for an organization or business. Oversees press releases and communications with media; works with advertising and marketing staff to target advertising campaigns; manages internal communications such as newsletters or financial reports. May draft speeches or arrange interviews for company executives.
$154,251 / year median in California
-1% projected decline
Job Description
- Advise and partner with senior executives to shape and execute a forward-looking speakership strategy that advances the organization's technical vision and reputation.
- Lead the identification and prioritization of high-impact external and internal speaking opportunities, ensuring alignment with business and technology objectives.
- Oversee the development of executive messaging and content, ensuring communications are influential, differentiated, and resonate with diverse technical audiences. Integrated Executive & Employee Communications
- Serve as a trusted communications advisor to executive leadership, providing strategic counsel and hands-on support to amplify key messages and initiatives.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with technical leaders and subject matter experts to craft compelling speeches, presentations, and communications that inspire and engage both technical communities and the broader workforce. Strategic Technical Communications
- Design and implement integrated communications strategies that position technical executives as industry thought leaders and foster a culture of engagement and innovation across the organization.
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear, impactful narratives that drive understanding, alignment, and advocacy among stakeholders. Program Leadership & Impact Measurement
- Establish and manage processes to track, analyze, and report on the effectiveness of executive communications and speakership engagements, using insights to continuously refine strategy and maximize organizational impact.
- Ensure seamless execution of communications initiatives, maintaining high standards of quality, timeliness, and executive readiness. ## Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 8-10 years of communications experience, ideally supporting technical executives and employee communications in technology or engineering sectors.
- Proven ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills, especially for technical content.
- Strong organizational and relationship-building abilities.
- Experience with executive visibility programs and employee engagement initiatives is highly desirable.