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Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 7 year of experience in public relations, media relations, or internal and executive communications with technology products or services.
Preferred qualifications:
- Executive communications experience and social media expertise.
- Experience communicating with senior executives and leadership teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with experience in internal or external communications.
- Understanding of the cloud computing landscape, with enough technical depth to communicate accordingly.
About the job
The Google Cloud Corporate Communications team’s goal is to protect and grow Google Cloud’s reputation while inspiring people to understand and embrace our mission, business and people. We collaborate across the business to develop effective communications strategies for senior leaders that amplify our corporate narrative. The role will work directly with the CEO’s office and cross-functional stakeholders to drive every aspect of the CEO’s communications program.
As an integral member of Google Cloud’s Corporate Communications team, you will be responsible for organizing Google Cloud CEO’s executive communications program. This role will directly impact the company’s external and internal reputation and you’ll have the opportunity to work with cross-functional partners on a variety of communications engagements.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $141000 - $205000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Manage executive communications for the Google Cloud CEO including both internal and external engagements.
- Strategize with and influence stakeholders to shape and prepare external speaking engagements (keynotes, conferences, podcasts, media interviews, etc.) that advance our business narrative with external audiences.
- Evaluate and shape media opportunities and work with cross-functional stakeholders to manage all preparation.
- Lead the strategy and execution of key internal communication moments.
- Develop, write and edit communications including scripts, talking points, emails, briefing documents and more to ensure the right messages are being shared with the right audiences. Build and own working relationship with Chief of Staff, Executive Business Partner and HR lead to ensure alignment and coordinate with the broader GCPA team, Strategy and Operations, Policy, Partners, Marketing and the Customer Office.
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 7 year of experience in public relations, media relations, or internal and executive communications with technology products or services.
Preferred qualifications:
- Executive communications experience and social media expertise.
- Experience communicating with senior executives and leadership teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with experience in internal or external communications.
- Understanding of the cloud computing landscape, with enough technical depth to communicate accordingly.
About the job
The Google Cloud Corporate Communications team’s goal is to protect and grow Google Cloud’s reputation while inspiring people to understand and embrace our mission, business and people. We collaborate across the business to develop effective communications strategies for senior leaders that amplify our corporate narrative. The role will work directly with the CEO’s office and cross-functional stakeholders to drive every aspect of the CEO’s communications program.
As an integral member of Google Cloud’s Corporate Communications team, you will be responsible for organizing Google Cloud CEO’s executive communications program. This role will directly impact the company’s external and internal reputation and you’ll have the opportunity to work with cross-functional partners on a variety of communications engagements.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $141000 - $205000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Manage executive communications for the Google Cloud CEO including both internal and external engagements.
- Strategize with and influence stakeholders to shape and prepare external speaking engagements (keynotes, conferences, podcasts, media interviews, etc.) that advance our business narrative with external audiences.
- Evaluate and shape media opportunities and work with cross-functional stakeholders to manage all preparation.
- Lead the strategy and execution of key internal communication moments.
- Develop, write and edit communications including scripts, talking points, emails, briefing documents and more to ensure the right messages are being shared with the right audiences. Build and own working relationship with Chief of Staff, Executive Business Partner and HR lead to ensure alignment and coordinate with the broader GCPA team, Strategy and Operations, Policy, Partners, Marketing and the Customer Office.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Education
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Artificial Intelligence
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in executive director of communications jobs.
- Ten or more years of progressive communications experience, including at least three in a leadership role
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute enterprise-wide communications strategies across multiple channels
- Strong media relations skills including experience as an organizational spokesperson and press spokesperson
- Experience in crisis communications planning, message development, and real-time response management
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in content management systems, digital publishing tools, and analytics platforms
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Executive Director of Communications Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most executive director of communicationss?
The companies hiring the most executive director of communicationss right now include JPMorganChase, Google, and GEICO, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, large nonprofits, and public universities tend to post the highest volume of openings at this level.
How many executive director of communications jobs are remote?
About 71% of executive director of communications openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site arrangements remain common for roles that require regular executive presence or media coordination. Internal communications and digital content leadership positions tend to offer the most location flexibility within this title.
How do you become a executive director of communications?
Start by building deep expertise in one communications discipline, such as media relations, internal communications, or public affairs, then broaden into adjacent areas over time. Progress through senior manager and director roles where you manage teams and own strategy, not just execution. Earning experience as an organizational spokesperson and leading at least one high-stakes crisis or campaign substantially strengthens candidacy at the executive director level.
How do you get hired as a executive director of communications with little experience?
Candidates without a full decade of experience are most competitive when they can point to outsized responsibility in earlier roles, such as running communications for a fast-growing organization or serving as the sole communications professional. Demonstrating strategic ownership, like developing a communications plan from scratch or managing a reputational incident, matters more to most hiring committees than years of tenure alone.
What does the executive director of communications interview process look like?
The process typically opens with a screening call focused on your communications philosophy and leadership approach, followed by a panel interview with senior executives and cross-functional partners. Many organizations include a written or presentation exercise, such as drafting a crisis response or presenting a communications strategy for a hypothetical scenario. Final-round interviews often involve the board or the CEO, particularly in nonprofits and public institutions.
Where can I find and apply to executive director of communications jobs?
You can find and apply to executive director of communications jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings for roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits your experience, sector preference, and target location.
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