Public Relations Strategy & Operations Lead
Waymo · Mountain View, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted 21 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days Waymo's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Waymo's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Waymo
- low 0 stale, 9 reposted of 353 open
- Hiring momentum
- 490 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Waymo's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Waymo.
About this role
As the Public Relations Strategy & Operations Lead at Waymo, you will be responsible for establishing scalable processes for the Communications team, managing media relations, and supporting high-impact events. Your role will involve collaborating with various teams to ensure cohesive messaging and preparing spokespeople for public engagements, all while overseeing external partner relationships and championing data-driven insights into communication effectiveness.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Waymo as an employer.
What you need
- 10+ years of experience in communications or public relations, ideally at a high-growth or technology company
- Proven track record in media relations, event management, and working directly with event organizers
- Experience developing and executing communications strategies across product, business, and rapid-response scenarios
- Exceptional writing and storytelling skills with a sharp eye for detail and tone
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple complex projects independently while maintaining a high bar for excellence
- A strategic and resourceful mindset, with the proven ability to transition between high-level planning and tactical execution
Nice to have
- Experience within the technology, automotive, or autonomous vehicle industries (in house or agency)
- Direct experience launching new products or entering new markets with a sophisticated communications playbook
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field, preferred but not required
- A creative approach to audience engagement, with a history of finding innovative ways to reach both internal and external stakeholders
What you get
- Participation in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program
- Equity incentive plan
- Generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements
Worth weighing
- Hybrid work schedule mentioned, which may not suit everyone
- Salary range provided but dependent on various factors, specifics to be discussed during hiring process
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Listed by Waymo on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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