Executive Communications Manager

London, UK

Snapshot

As an Executive Communications Manager, you’ll be responsible for preparing senior executives for external media and speaking engagements that protect and enhance Google DeepMind’s reputation. This role is pivotal in helping develop, shape, and communicate the Google DeepMind story to external audiences.

About Us

We believe artificial intelligence – and ultimately artificial general intelligence (AGI) —  has the potential to be one of the most important and beneficial technologies ever invented. We’re a team of scientists, engineers, ethicists and more, working to build the next generation of AI systems safely and responsibly.

By solving some of the hardest scientific and engineering challenges of our time, we’re working to create breakthrough technologies that could advance science, transform work, serve diverse communities — and improve billions of people’s lives.

The Role

Key responsibilities:

  • Building relationships with key senior executives; strategizing holistically across the executive team to ensure that the right executive voices are heard at appropriate moments, on key topics
  • Prepare executives for high-visibility external engagements with briefing documents and logistical details - drafting talking points, soundbites, talk abstracts and more
  • Provide coaching, guidance and support to spokespeople in preparation for high profile external speaking opportunities and media engagements.
  • Identify, pitch and maintain relationships with major media players and event organizers to ensure optimal placements for GDM
  • Manage journalists and event partners on all aspects of major external engagements
  • Proactively identify opportunities and risks ahead of external engagements by monitoring trending topics in news coverage, social media conversation.
  • Ensure executive content aligns with the company's long term mission, vision, progress and values. 
  • Vet and respond to inbound requests for key executives based on GDM strategic priorities
  • Guide the update and maintenance of helpful self-service materials for executives that reflect the values and company positions of Google DeepMind. 
  • Work closely with other teams to deliver strategic executive social content
  • Build and maintain a calendar for Google DeepMind speaker’s bureau  (e.g., industry events, conferences) 
  • Develop criteria for evaluating opportunities and success metrics to measure the impact of executive engagements

About You

In order to set you up for success at Google DeepMind, we look for the following skills and experience:

  • Successful track record of pitching and managing high-visibility external media moments and events ideally in the tech / AI space
  • Good media landscape knowledge and relationships
  • Demonstrable experience working with senior executives on their external engagements preferred
  • Strong writing skills tailored to a variety of formats and audiences
  • Ability to convey complex technical information in clear, creative and compelling ways
  • Experience in the tech industry; demonstrable curiosity and interest in the AI landscape
  • Meticulous attention to detail and organization 
  • Solutions-oriented approach to problem solving
  • High discernment and good judgment
  • A strong collaborator, you seek out opportunities to partner with colleagues to create synergies, improve results, and have maximum impact.
  • Creativity with a flexible approach, adjusting style and tone when needed to drive the executive communications vision
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

At Google DeepMind, we value diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds and perspectives and harness these qualities to create extraordinary impact. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.

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