Communications Manager

What you’ll do

• Maintain and update communications activity trackers, editorial calendars and internal reporting dashboards to keep the team organized and on deadline
• Prepare executive briefing materials, reporter backgrounders and other supporting documents ahead of media interactions and events
• Own awards and speaking programs; Manage speaking opportunities for executives
• Support Communications, Marketing and Brand teams on Runway-owned events
• Pitch and secure media opportunities for various executives and spokespeople, supporting our research, product and GTM initiatives
• Draft and own certain announcements including product or feature launches
• Work closely with our Research, Engineering, Product and Marketing teams to share market insights and identify potential storytelling opportunities

What you’ll need

• 3+ years of overall experience in a communications role, either within agencies or within high-growth technology companies
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with key reporters at top tier publications
• Demonstrated experience identifying and working with new and non-traditional forms of media – research journals, niche engineering and research podcasts, up-and-coming influential voices, etc.
• Ability to synthesize and translate highly complex technical information to a mass audience
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively
• Ability to manage multiple projects quickly and simultaneously with minimal oversight
• Ability to thrive in a constantly changing and growing environment