Research & Technical Communications Manager

12 Month Contract

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

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Where and how you can work

This role can be based in Sydney Los Angeles or San Francisco. Our hybrid way of working gives you the flexibility to work remotely and to come together on campus for meaningful collaboration and connection when it matters most. We trust our team to choose the balance that empowers them and their team to achieve their goals.

What youd be doing in this role

As Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think thats all part of the fun. This will give you the flavour of the type of things youll be working but this will likely evolve.

At the moment this role is focused on:

• Leading technical launches and announcements: Youll lead communications for major research publications engineering milestones developer programs ecosystem announcements and Canvas research blog owning the narrative media strategy and cross-functional rollout to bring Canvas technical innovation to life for external audiences.

• Building influence across the AI ecosystem: Youll build and maintain relationships with leading technology and science journalists research-focused publications AI influencers creators and industry voices ensuring Canva plays an active role in the conversations shaping the future of AI and technology.

• Building thought leadership platforms for technical leaders: Youll manage communications for Canvas engineering AI and research leaders helping them build influence across the technology industry through media engagement speaking opportunities and industry.

• Driving research and technical storytelling: Youll work closely with researchers engineers and technical leaders to surface breakthrough work turning complex innovations into stories that elevate Canvas profile across media industry and developer communities.

• Leading internal communications for the engineering organisation: Youll help bring Canvas engineering story to life internally partnering with leaders on key communications that keep teams informed connected and inspired as we continue to scale.

Youre probably a match if you have:

• Extensive experience in technology AI developer or research communications with a track record of translating complex technical concepts into compelling stories that resonate with both specialist and mainstream audiences.

• A deep understanding of the AI engineering and developer landscape including the researchers companies publications conferences and communities shaping the field with the ability to communicate frontier research credibly and compellingly.

• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills with the ability to craft compelling communications across a range of formats and audiences from media pitches and press releases to spokesperson briefings executive communications reactive statements and internal updates.

• Experience partnering with senior leaders and spokespeople to prepare for media engagements keynote presentations customer events and thought leadership opportunities.

• Experience operating in fast-moving environments taking ownership of complex work from strategy through execution and bringing clarity to ambiguous situations.

About the team

The companies that define categories are the ones that clearly show the world what the future could look like and bring others along with them. Our Global Communications function exists to shape how were understood globally across customers employees investors regulators and the media.

Our team partners across the business to translate what were building into clear compelling narratives that build momentum strengthen our reputation and accelerate our growth. Operating across more than a dozen countries we ensure Canva is represented with clarity consistency and impact on a global stage.

Other stuff to know

We make hiring decisions based on your experience skills and passion as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time