External Communications Manager (III)

External Communications ManagerPosition: External Communications ManagerLocation: Remote in CA Contract duration: 6 months Pay Range: $88-103 on hourly basisProject Overview: As an External Communications Associate, you drive measurable outcomes for an external communications program and ensure the development of long-term strategic plans that match its overarching business goals.Top 3 Daily Responsibilities:Drive the creation of high-quality external content pipelines, including blog posts, social media updates, talking points, and media briefing materials.Partner with engineering, product, and cross-functional leadership to discover, shape, and scale impactful stories around AI.Proactively manage and cultivate strategic relationships with key AI reporters, tech journalists, and industry influencers.Mandatory Skills/Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or a related field (or in lieu of a degree, an additional 5+ years of relevant work experience).At least 7+ years of direct professional work experience in technology communications.Familiarity with artificial intelligence, machine learning, and autonomous driving technology topics.Non-Essential Skills/Qualifications:Experience working in a fast-paced tech startup environmentFamiliarity with the AV industry and surrounding regulationsRussell Tobin offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.Equal Employment Opportunity: Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Fair Chance Employment: Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.Accommodations: We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.