Head of Communications and Public Policy

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The Role
Lead communications and public policy efforts for HeyGen, shaping and communicating the company's narrative to stakeholders. Develop and implement comprehensive strategies, manage interactions with media and policymakers, and align messaging with corporate objectives.
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About HeyGen

At HeyGen, our mission is to make visual storytelling accessible to all. Over the last decade, visual content has become the preferred method of information creation, consumption, and retention. But the ability to create such content, in particular videos, continues to be costly and challenging to scale. Our ambition is to build technology that equips more people with the power to reach, captivate, and inspire audiences.
Learn more at www.heygen.com.  Visit our Mission and Culture doc here. 

About the Role

As the Head of Communications and Public Policy at HeyGen, you will lead our efforts to shape and communicate our narrative to a diverse array of stakeholders including media, investors, policymakers, and shareholders. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of both corporate communications and public policy. You will be responsible for setting the overarching communication goals and managing our public presence, ensuring that our messaging aligns with our corporate objectives and enhances our market position.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive communications and public policy strategy that sets the overarching narrative and goals for the company.
  • Lead all interactions and engagements with media, investors, policymakers, and shareholders to promote and defend the company’s interests.
  • Manage agency resources effectively, ensuring a strategic balance between proactive communications (offense) and reactive messaging (defense).
  • Oversee the creation of press releases, white papers, and position statements, ensuring they align with strategic objectives.
  • Coordinate with the executive leadership team to craft key messages for public dissemination that reflect HeyGen’s mission and values.

Qualifications

  • At least 8 years of experience in a leadership role within communications or public policy, preferably in the technology or AI industry.
  • Proven track record of developing and executing successful communication strategies and shaping public policy.
  • Strong understanding of media operations and experience in managing high-level interactions with journalists, investors, and government officials.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to a broad range of audiences.
  • Strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in issues management and public affairs.

What HeyGen Offers

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Dynamic and inclusive work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
  • Collaborative culture that values innovation and creativity.
  • Access to the latest technologies and tools.

HeyGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The Company
Los Angeles, CA
0 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2022

What We Do

Professional spokesperson videos can be done just by yourself typing, clicking, and dragging; that's it! HeyGen’s realistic 100+ AI avatars can be your spokesperson in 40+ languages with various accents.

No more expensive and time-consuming video agencies or actors. You now have a personal video studio in your hand. Try it for free!

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