Communications Manager, India

About the job

As a Communications Manager, you will work cross-functionally to help communicate with media and other thought leaders; devise specific communications materials and campaigns to advance Google’s leadership position in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and momentum across our product portfolio, and counter misinformation that might interfere with our business and ability to serve our users in the country. You will understand complex issues and explain them in person and in a variety of formats. You will also provide direct communications support for executives in India. You will serve as a strategic storyteller and trusted advisor leading Google's AI leadership and AI for Science and Society narrative across India. You will devise high-impact narrative strategies, manage complex reputation issues, and collaborate closely with executives, media, and digital creators to showcase real-world AI applications and uphold Google's commitment to responsible AI.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of integrated AI storytelling campaigns and narrative strategies that highlight Google’s AI leadership and its impact on science and society across India.
• Direct issues management and crisis communications programs to protect Google's Artificial Intelligence (AI) reputation and address external concerns around safety, ethics, and misinformation.
• Engage key opinion leaders, public interest groups, media, and digital creators to showcase real-world AI applications and bring external perspectives back to Google.
• Provide strategic communications counsel and executive positioning for senior leadership on AI thought leadership initiatives, industry forums, and public engagements.
• Manage modern multi-channel social media strategies, agency partners, and creative collaborations for major AI summits and local ecosystem announcements.

Qualifications

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:

• Experience in communications principles, crisis management, traditional and emerging channels, and broader communications trends.
• Experience advising executives and managing internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to work calmly and maintain acumen in fast-moving environments, with the ability to adapt quickly and escalate.
• Ability to build effective relationships with executives and leadership teams.