West Coast Communications Manager

Manages communications operations, media relationships, announcement launches, executive preparation, and press tracking for a technology and AI company. Requires a bachelor’s degree, 5–7 years of relevant communications experience, strong writing skills, and familiarity with the San Francisco media landscape.

150k – 190k/yr

On-site7+ YOECommunications

About the role

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day communications priorities in partnership with the Head of Communications.
Build and maintain communications calendars, trackers, and agendas for announcements, media moments, and events.
Coordinate workflows across announcements, media opportunities, speaking engagements, and events with Product, Marketing, and Executive stakeholders.
Develop relationships with technology reporters, AI beat reporters, newsletter writers, Substack authors, podcast hosts, creators, and other emerging voices.
Support announcement launches end-to-end, from strategy through post-launch follow-up.
Draft pitches, media briefs, talking points, and preparation documents.
Coordinate interviews, briefings, podcast appearances, and speaking opportunities, including logistics and preparation.
Maintain coverage trackers covering press mentions, sentiment, and share of voice across key narratives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related or adjacent field.
5–7 years of experience in technology, AI, or corporate communications.
Strong understanding of the technology, AI, startup, and San Francisco media landscape.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Excellent writing and communications skills.

Skills

corporate communicationsMedia Relationsai communicationstechnology communicationswritingmedia pitchesmedia briefstalking pointsevent coordinationpress coverage tracking

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