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External Communications Specialist, Energy and Infrastructure Campaigns
GoogleSan Jose, CA, USA4+ years
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Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Atlanta, GA, USA; New York, NY, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA.
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 4 years of experience in communications, public relations, or public affairs.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience working on large events and projects that require cross-functional collaboration.
- Experience working in various areas of public policy and the energy industry or ability to quickly learn complicated and nuanced spaces.
- Ability to develop and maintain media relationships across business and technology press.
- Ability to use and adopt AI tools in the work.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and build relationships with key stakeholders.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
About the job
As a member of the Google Cloud Communications team, you will collaborate with other cross-functional teams to communicate with journalists and thought leaders, develop specific communications materials and devise thought leadership campaigns. You'll understand the power of Google’s Cloud products and tell the story of how we help our customers innovate. You'll engage in face-to-face meetings with internal executives and external opinion formers, and develop print and web-based materials supporting these campaigns.
As a key member of the Google Cloud Communications team, you will work cross-functionally on the execution of key U.S.-focused PR campaign initiatives that support Google’s global infrastructure. Working closely with the U.S. energy campaign manager, you will help educate the market on the economic and societal benefits of the physical infrastructure that powers Google’s products and services around the world, driving stories in local, state, and national media. Additionally, you will maintain strong relationships with journalists and influencers; develop written materials and messaging; and help project-manage aspects of the campaign. A major part of the role is moving fast, while collaborating effectively with multiple teams across the organization.
We help inform and educate users, advertisers, partners, opinion leaders--and our own employees--about the benefits of Google's products, our distinctive company culture/values and our approach to the big public policy issues of the day. You are quick-witted, entrepreneurial and intellectually curious. To succeed in this role, you are willing to try new things and can manage numerous projects with tight deadlines. Things happen quickly at Google, and to do great work, you need to be an enthusiastic team player who can work cross-functionally with partners across PR, Communications, Marketing, Product, and beyond.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $116000 - $166000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
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Responsibilities
- Help drive the external communications campaign in support of Google’s data centers and infrastructure across the United States.
- Develop, write, and edit compelling communications materials, including announcements, key messaging, and more.
- Be a trusted advisor and strategic thought partner to key business partners.
- Cultivate local, state, and national media relationships to drive awareness about how Google works with communities to build data centers the right way.
- Think creatively, take smart risks, and address tough issues.
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