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Wayve · 2 days ago

Marketing Communications Lead

Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Wayve is the leading developer of Embodied AI technology, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. The Marketing Communications Lead will be responsible for developing and executing global communications strategies that effectively convey the company's innovations and milestones to various audiences.

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. These executions must advance business objectives and enhance brand reputation

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. Excellent writing and editing skills are a must, with a balance of attention to detail and working at pace

Translate deep tech into clear messaging, collaborating with ML researchers, AV engineers, and Product teams to extract signal and share it with the world. You must show the ability to translate complex topics into clear, concise communications tailored for different audiences

Build and manage a cadence of high-impact announcements: partnerships, technical milestones, funding rounds, product launches and global expansions. You must have experience in engaging global press and media outlets, pitching and placing stories in top-tier business, tech, and trade

Support exec comms, including social content, speech writing and panel briefing docs, for the Leadership team. Strong organizational and project management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is a must

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. All while fostering strong relationships with internal & external stakeholders, showcasing a collaborative mindset at every step in order to work across teams and functions

Qualification

PRMedia relationsContent creationProject managementAnalytics toolsTechnical communicationResilienceSelf-sufficientInterpersonal skillsCollaborative mindset

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