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Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. As a member of the Communications team, you’ll be on the cutting edge of bringing autonomous driving technology to the public, developing strategies that will increase understanding, acceptance, and adoption of this life-saving technology. We work with reporters, editors, bloggers, and other influencers to tell stories about Waymo and the potential of our technology to change how we move and live. We partner with the engineering, business, policy, marketing, and product teams to create messaging for new products and other initiatives, counter misinformation, and shape our reputation. In this hybrid role, you will report to our Head of Public Relations.
Job Responsibility:
Help tell the Waymo story and help communicate corporate, product, tech, safety, and other news to external audiences in Tokyo, Japan
Lead communications strategy for Tokyo market, including product updates and response comms
Support additional comms announcements regarding business and tech news, working in collaboration with your U.S. PR counterparts
Includes narrative development, writing, and execution
Build and maintain key relationships with Japanese media, conference organizers, researchers, and other external industry stakeholders
Collaborate closely with the rest of the PR team as well as key cross functional teams including Safety, Legal, Partnerships, Public Affairs, Marketing, Product, Engineering, and other internal teams
Responsible for some executive comms, including developing talking points, FAQs, and presentations
Requirements:
10+ years experience in communications/ public relations
Experience with media relations, event organizers in Tokyo, Japan
Experience developing and executing on communications strategy for product, business, response comms
Very strong writing and communication skills
Experience in a fast paced and highly collaborative environment and ability to multi-task with a high bar for detail
Self-starter and independent worker
Excellent communicator and team player who is resourceful and organized and able to think strategically as well as tactically
Native-level Japanese proficiency and business-level English
Nice to have:
Experience in product, technology or automotive industries (in house or agency)
Experience launching/ building communications strategy for new products and/or new markets
Bachelor’s degree, focus in marketing, communications, journalism preferred but not required
Creative and innovative thinking regarding ways to engage with internal and external audiences
What we offer:
Top-notch medical, dental and vision insurance
Mental wellness support
Gym membership
Special wellness programs
Competitive compensation
Bonus opportunities
Equity
Employees provident fund
Perks and employee discounts
Flexibility to work from another location for four weeks per year