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Wayve · 1 day ago

Marketing Communications Lead

Sunnyvale

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Wayve is a leading developer of Embodied AI technology focused on enhancing automated driving systems. They are seeking a Marketing Communications Lead to craft compelling narratives about their innovations, manage global communications strategies, and engage with media to promote their products and brand.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleMachine Learning

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Support global communications strategy for Wayve, aligning with company milestones, research publications, GTM activities, and regulatory events

Craft compelling stories about our end-to-end AI models, simulation platforms, safety architecture, and fleet deployments - across blog posts, social media, videos, earned media, and investor-facing content

Translate deep tech into clear messaging, collaborating with ML researchers, AV engineers, and Product teams to extract signal and share it with the world

Build and manage a cadence of high-impact announcements: partnerships, technical milestones, funding rounds, product launches and global expansions

Support exec comms, including social content, speech writing and panel briefing docs, for the Leadership team

Shape our voice and narrative around topics like AI safety, regulation, simulation, ADAS and automated driving, and the real-world impact of software-defined vehicles

Qualification

PRMedia relationsContent creationProject managementMedia engagementAnalytics toolsTechnical writingResilienceSelf-sufficientBias for actionInterpersonal skillsCollaborative mindsetAttention to detail

Required

Solid foundation in PR, comms & content creation across media relations, social media, and brand messaging with over 5 years of experience in a marketing/communication role

Ability to translate complex topics into clear, concise communications tailored for different audiences

Skilled in supporting media engagement, pitching, and handling media inquiries

Strong organizational and project management skills, able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and work across multiple timezone (JST, EST, GMT, CET)

Willingness to travel (national & international) to support marketing and communications activities

Bias for action and can own project from end to end

Self-sufficient and Ability to work independently, with remote team support. You will be the first member of the Marketing team in the US and will report into the UK

Excellent writing and editing skills with attention to detail

Resilient and optimistic in the face of adversity, viewing setbacks as learning experiences rather than failures. Keeps the long-term end goal in mind while executing near-term tasks

Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset to work across teams and functions

Comfortable using analytics tools and incorporating insights into campaign planning

Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to manage confidential information