Technical Communications Manager, Technology and Society

Technical Communications Manager, Technology and Society
Location: New York, New York, US

Salary range: $142,000–$205,000. Full-time.

Role Overview
Google is hiring a senior‑level Technical Communications Manager, Technology and Society. This is a full‑time role in New York. Part of Google's Data Science hiring. The posted range is $142k to $205k.

Eligibility for Applicants
Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Francisco, CA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

7 years of experience in technical communications, public relations, or journalism within the technology, AI, or scientific research sectors.

Experience translating technical or academic material into clear, engaging narratives for non‑technical audiences.

Preferred qualifications

Experience working effectively with highly technical stakeholders (e.g., PhD researchers or software engineers) and guiding them on thought‑leadership platforms.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Deep interest in the societal implications of emerging technology.

Familiarity with core machine learning concepts (e.g., model efficiency, attention mechanisms, neural networks) and the ability to rapidly comprehend complex research papers.

Excellent diplomatic and negotiation skills, with the ability to represent technical research to external stakeholders with various regulatory and societal priorities.

Excellent strategic thinking skills, with the ability to anticipate how technical news will be received by different global audiences.

About the job
As a member of the Global Communications & Public Affairs team, you will work cross‑functionally to help communicate with journalists and other thought leaders; devise specific communication materials and campaigns; engage in face‑to‑face meetings with commentators and other opinion formers; and develop print and web‑based material supporting these campaigns.

As the Technical Communications Manager for Technology & Society, you will sit at the intersection of breakthrough innovation and its broader impact on the world. You will work closely with researchers, engineers, and policy experts to demystify complex technical developments and frontier AI research.

You will develop communication strategies that emphasize transparency, rigour, and the human impact of the work.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute communication strategies for technical research, product launches, and long‑term societal initiatives.

Distill complex technical information into accessible content, including blog posts, FAQs, and messaging documents.

Manage reactive communications and provide strategic counsel on sensitive issues related to AI and technological impact.

Build and maintain relationships with technical journalists, industry analysts, academic influencers and external partners (including global and country‑specific organisations).

Identify, prepare, and advise executive researchers and technical leads for high‑profile public engagements, including media interviews, speaking opportunities, and the development of a strong digital presence, to effectively share and contextualise technical research across social and authored channels.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

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