Employee Communications Manager jobs in California

We are inventors, builders, and doers, passionate and purposeful in the work we do. We have a once-in-a-century opportunity to reinvent personal transportation—and we need your help. The Communications Team brings Zoox’s mission, strategy, and values to life through clear, consistent, and engaging communications and programs. You’ll find a creative, collaborative environment where great ideas thrive and where everyone is driven by the same big purpose.

We are looking for an Employee Communications Manager who will be responsible for managing our end-to-end channel strategy and internal editorial roadmap and partnering across Zoox to support critical employee and team announcements. You will also manage several internal-facing channels, support creating impactful and engaging content, and develop and execute infrastructure and processes as we scale. 

The ideal candidate for this role will have deep experience in employee communications and the ability to craft clear, compelling, and concise content across various channels. They should have a sharp eye for detail and have a knack for communicating complex ideas simply. They should also have a proven track record of leading and delivering on multiple projects at once under tight deadlines.

• Manage the internal channel strategy and employee communications editorial roadmap.
• Manage our corporate newsletter, Intranet, internal speaker series, event communications and content, and internal crisis communication. 
• Develop processes, templates, and documentation to support our channel strategy 
• Develop playbooks and communications plans with business partners 
• Bring a continuous-improvement approach to the way we work and operate, supporting us to scale sustainably. 

• 6 years of relevant experience and Bachelor's Degree
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Project management experience: Highly organized and excellent attention to detail
• Experience working with Marketing and Design teams 
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently on a deadline 
• Ability to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish with proactive updates to cross-functional partners

• Highly collaborative 
• Positive attitude and self-starter, with the ability to forge relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholders
• Experience working with C-level executives

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position is $116,000 to $187,000. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

About Zoox

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

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If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.