Communications Manager, State and Local
Mountain View, CA, USA +2 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 13, 2026
- Location
- Mountain View, CA, USA
San Francisco, CA, USA
New York, NY, USA - Experience
- 4 years.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Leads U.S. state and local communications by developing campaigns, aligning cross-functional messaging, building media relationships, and protecting Google's reputation.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute multi-state communications plans and campaigns on priorities including AI, education, and regional investments.
- Partner with internal teams and leaders, manage local PR agencies, and guide local spokespeople.
- Build regional media relationships, create communications materials, support crisis communications, and measure campaign results.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 4 years of experience in public relations, media relations, or internal and executive communications with technology products or services.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Nice to have
- Experience managing policy and crisis communications, advising executives, and developing proactive strategies.
- Understanding of technology, political, and regional media; skills in social media, digital trends, and creator engagement.
Pay
$116000 - $166000 (USD) base salary
AI focus
Develops communications campaigns highlighting AI as a key priority; no other AI work is specified.
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