Communications & PR Manager

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion following its recent Series F funding round Applied Intuition delivers the Vehicle OS Self-Driving System and toolchain to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. 18 of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuitions solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the automotive defense trucking construction mining and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View CA with offices in Washington D.C. San Diego CA Ft. Walton Beach FL Ann Arbor MI London Stuttgart Munich Stockholm Bangalore Seoul and Tokyo. Learn more at .

We are an in-office company and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. (Note: For EpiSci job openings fully remote work will be considered by exception.)

About the role

We are looking for a talented Communications & PR Manager to join our team. You will represent the voice of our companys subject matter expertise in the industry and will be responsible for research planning and end-to-end execution of technical and non-technical communications. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Product Engineering Design and Sales. You will play a significant role in knowledge-sharing and building thought leadership in the autonomous driving industry.

At Applied Intuition you will:

• Serve as a member of the organizational leadership team with a shared responsibility to develop and execute long-range plans to achieve organizational goals and objectives
• Determine and manage the communications budget ensuring cost-effectiveness and accurate reporting
• Develop a robust corporate communications strategy to enhance the companys reputation and stakeholder relationships
• Ensure a clear compelling consistent brand image and message across all platforms emphasizing the organizations thought leadership
• Proactively manage media relations to enhance positive coverage and manage crisis communication effectively
• Oversee internal communication initiatives to ensure a cohesive and informed workforce
• Provide strategic counsel to the CEO and executive team on communication matters
• Develop and deliver executive communications including speeches presentations and talking points

Were looking for someone who has:

• At least 8 years of increasing responsibility in communications with a proven track record of success in designing and executing communications strategies for new technologies
• Strong track record of designing and executing communications strategies that generate visibility credibility and thought leadership
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Experience translating complex data and analysis into accessible and persuasive narratives
• Outstanding relationship-building skills with diverse external constituencies including media bloggers and influencers. Experience pitching and placing stories

Nice to have:

• Background in journalism public relations public affairs and/or communications experience
• Proven experience in a senior communications role within the technology industry
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and lead a high-performing team
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align communication efforts with business objectives

The salary range for this position is $210000 USD to $400000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate and the actual salary may vary based on the Companys compensation practices.

Dont meet every single requirement If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently the parties agree that as applicable they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that as applicable they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471 Appendix A to Subpart A) relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.