Communications Specialist, Gecko Robotics

• 5+ years of experience in internal or brand communications, preferably with a focus on technical products and/or in a start up environment
• Creative storyteller with a keen eye for design
• Proven ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and translate them for different audiences
• Exceptional written and verbal communicator; able to write in different voices depending on the context
• Highly autonomous; able to work independently and take ownership of projects from start to finish
• Strong stakeholder management skills, able to form relationships with Geckos across the organization and suggest ways to improve communication methods
• Comfortable juggling multiple projects of varying sizes and complexities, adapting quickly to changing needs, operating in ambiguity, and maintaining a positive attitude under pressure
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time to other locations, and work flexible hours as needed
• You’re a creative storyteller with an eye for design, who can quickly grasp technical concepts and translate them for different audiences
• You are deeply mission oriented, a strong culture carrier, and bring a sense of humor and passion to everything you do
• You excel at stakeholder management, and easily build relationships with Geckos across the organization to design and drive internal comms strategies
• You're comfortable juggling multiple projects of varying sizes and complexities, operating in ambiguity, and maintaining a positive attitude under pressure
• You thrive when managing strategic communications in a fast-moving and constantly evolving environment

Desirable

• As Gecko’s Communications Strategist, Internal you’ll be in the driver's seat of translating Gecko’s mission, product, strategy and culture into clear and engaging internal communications
• In this role, you’ll take on a range of critical projects with varying complexity that directly contribute to the success of the business
• Your job is to bring Gecko’s strategy, product, and vision to life, partnering with stakeholders to drive engagement, transparency, and clarity through internal communications
• You dive in to deeply understand Gecko’s unique culture and environment, and help cultivate and refine it
• Develop and execute comprehensive internal communications programs with the goal of cross-functional clarity and alignment with company/department-level strategy
• Produce high-quality written, visual, and digital media content for various internal platforms, including company-wide events, all-hands meetings, recruiting events, and more
• Drive employee engagement and foster company culture and transparency through strategic communication initiatives
• Work collaboratively with leaders across the company to develop and refine communications strategies and messaging
• Develop a strong pulse for sentiment across employees and how their day to day work maps back to strategy/priorities to proactively identify and address gaps
• Implement and refine internal communication tools and processes to facilitate seamless communication across the organization
• Serve as the primary owner of Gecko’s intranet, transforming it into a digital source of truth and key business resource
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal communication initiatives and tools, utilizing data and employee feedback to gain insights and drive improvements