Communications Manager

THE COMPANY:

Juul Labs's mission is to transition the world’s billion adult smokers away from combustible cigarettes, eliminate their use, and combat underage usage of our products. We have the opportunity to address one of the world’s most intractable challenges through a commitment to exceptional quality, research, design, and innovation. Backed by leading technology investors, we are committed to the same excellence when it comes to hiring great talent.

We are a diverse team that is united by this common purpose and we are hiring the world’s best engineers, scientists, designers, product managers, operations experts, and customer service and business professionals. If the opportunity to build your career is compelling, read on for more details.

Juul Labs is seeking a dynamic and experienced Communications Manager to join our U.S. External Affairs team. The ideal candidate will have experience in communications with a background in U.S. policy or political media functions. This role will involve developing and executing communication strategies, managing media relations, and supporting internal communications efforts. The role will report to the Vice President of External Affairs and is based in Washington, D.C.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement communication plans to support company objectives.
• Manage media inquiries and build relationships with journalists.
• Create and edit press releases, talking points, and other communication materials.
• Monitor media coverage and analyze communication effectiveness.
• Support internal communications initiatives and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging.
• Assist in developing content for various communication channels, including social media and websites.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Notable experience in corporate, government, or large non-profit communications.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute communication strategies.
• Expertise in media relations and managing press inquiries.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Facility managing social media and digital communication tools.
• Experience working in a regulated industry.
• Familiarity with tobacco harm reduction issues.
• Experience working with internal communications.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications in a policy or political media role required.

JUUL LABS PERKS & BENEFITS:

• A place to grow your career. We’ll help you set big goals - and exceed them
• People. Work with talented, committed and supportive teammates
• Equity and performance bonuses. Every employee is a stakeholder in our success
• Cell phone subsidy, commuter benefits and discounts on JUUL products
• Excellent medical, dental and vision, disability, and life insurance, plus family support, wellness, legal, and employee assistance program benefits
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Plus biannual discretionary performance bonuses

Juul Labs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all employees and job applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Juul Labs also complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must have authorization to work for Juul Labs in the US.