Executive Communications Manager

As an Executive Communications Manager, you’ll be responsible for preparing Executives for external engagements that protect and enhance Google DeepMind’s reputation. This role is pivotal in helping develop, shape, and communicate the Google DeepMind story to external audiences.

We believe artificial intelligence – and ultimately artificial general intelligence (AGI) —  has the potential to be one of the most important and beneficial technologies ever invented. We’re a team of scientists, engineers, ethicists and more, working to build the next generation of AI systems safely and responsibly.

By solving some of the hardest scientific and engineering challenges of our time, we’re working to create breakthrough technologies that could advance science, transform work, serve diverse communities — and improve billions of people’s lives.

• Build and maintain a calendar for Google DeepMind speaker’s bureau  (e.g., industry events, conferences) in close partnership with Executive Communications Speakership Lead and other internal stakeholders. 
• Identify, pitch and maintain relationships with major media and event organizers to ensure optimal placements for GDM
• Strategizing holistically across the executive team to ensure that the right executive voices are heard at appropriate moments, on key topics.
• Support the expansion of the executive spokesperson bench by providing coaching, guidance and support to spokespeople in preparation for speaking opportunities and media engagements.
• Update and maintain helpful self-service materials for speakers that reflect the values and company positions of Google DeepMind. 
• Vet and respond to inbound requests for speaking opportunities. 
• Prepare executive spokespersons for external and organization level engagements with briefing documents, logistical details, and manage event partners on all aspects of speaking engagements. 
• Ensure executive content aligns with the company's long term mission, vision, progress and values. 
• Proactively identify opportunities and risks ahead of external engagements by monitoring trending topics in news coverage, social media conversation.
• Develop criteria for evaluating opportunities and success metrics to measure the impact of executive speaking engagements

In order to set you up for success at Google DeepMind, we look for the following skills and experience:

• Curiosity and interest in AI and the technology industry
• Successful track record of managing high-visibility events and experience working with executives 
• Meticulous attention to detail and organization 
• Solutions-oriented approach to problem solving
• Ability to convey complex technical information in clear, creative and compelling ways to engage with a range of audiences. 
• Creativity with a flexible approach, adjusting style and tone when needed to drive the executive communications vision
• A strong collaborator, you seek out opportunities to partner with colleagues to create synergies, improve results, and have maximum impact.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

At Google DeepMind, we value diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds and perspectives and harness these qualities to create extraordinary impact. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.