Senior Communications Manager, Mozilla
$116-182k
+ Generous performance-based bonus plans to all eligible employees; salary is dependent on location
Internet software for people, not profit
Job no longer available
Internet software for people, not profit
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$116-182k
+ Generous performance-based bonus plans to all eligible employees; salary is dependent on location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To ensure the internet remains open and accessible.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of relevant experience in communications, including experience in or an understanding of marketing and advertising
- 3+ years working for a product-driven organization in tech. (Advertising or ad tech industry experience is a bonus)
- Proven experience working with engineering and technical communities
- BA degree or equivalent professional experience working in a communications role or related field
- Excellent writing and communication skills, with a keen attention to detail
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong character, ethics, and a high standard of performance
- Ability to breakdown complex, technical information and relay it to consumer audiences in an engaging way
- Eloquent verbal communicator with superb written skills
- Experience collaborating with executives
- Passion for Mozilla’s values and helping to make the internet a better place
What the job involves
- Mozilla is seeking a strategic, creative, and self-directed Senior Communications Manager to shape and amplify the story of our privacy-preserving advertising products and the mission behind them. In this high-impact and collaborative role, you’ll be a vital voice for our growing Ads and Anonym teams—building compelling communications strategies and narratives, managing reputational risk, and helping define Mozilla’s distinct position in the advertising and tech ecosystems
- As a key member of Mozilla’s Communications team, you will spearhead initiatives that position Mozilla distinctively in the tech industry, differentiating us from “Big Tech” and showcasing our leadership through our values-driven products.
- You’ll adopt a comprehensive approach to communications, using media as one of many channels to reach and engage diverse audiences—from consumers to partners to policymakers. This role requires someone who thrives in collaborative environments, moves quickly with confidence, brings clarity to complexity, and is motivated by the opportunity to help build a healthier, more trustworthy internet
- Lead proactive and reactive communications strategies for Mozilla’s Ads and Anonym teams, including product storytelling, media relations, and reputation management
- Craft and execute a thought leadership roadmap, identifying themes, venues, and spokespeople to elevate Mozilla’s role in shaping a better digital advertising ecosystem
- Collaborate closely with product, marketing, legal, and policy teams to ensure accurate, thoughtful, and mission-aligned messaging
- Provide direct support to executives—developing messaging, preparing them for media interviews and speaking engagements, and coaching as needed
- Build communications strategies and narratives that differentiate Mozilla from Big Tech, reinforcing our leadership in privacy-preserving innovation
- Drive cross-channel content creation (blogs, press materials, talking points, etc.) that aligns with both strategic goals and the broader brand voice
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key media, analysts, and privacy and advertising stakeholders
- Identify and manage high-impact moments to insert Mozilla into relevant industry and cultural conversations
- Partner closely with external vendors, agencies, and internal stakeholders to execute programs efficiently and at a high standard
- Operate autonomously with a self-starter mindset—consistently generating fresh, creative ideas and uncovering new opportunities to drive visibility, even in the absence of major news or direction
Our take
Mozilla develops a range of free and open-source software, with its most familiar product being Firefox. Operated with a mission-driven, not0for-profit ethos, Mozilla champions online privacy, open standards and user-choice.
Beyond Firefox, Mozilla has focused on privacy forward offerings such as Mozilla VPN, which allows users to browse securely without being tracked. The company has also streamlined its product portfolio to concentrate on initiatives that align closely with its core mission, ensuring resources are dedicated to improving user experiences while fostering safer, more open digital environments.
Alongside this, its impact extends into the developer and tech community, having played a pivotal role in the creation of Rust, a systems programming language celebrated for its speed and efficiency. With a loyal user base, ongoing innovation, and a clear commitment to privacy and open-source principles, Mozilla remains an influential player in the technology landscape.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
12% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Apr 2018
$1.2m
GRANT
Jan 2005
$0.3m
ANGEL
Total funding: $3.5m
Company benefits
- Health and wellness: Mozilla covers medical, dental and vision plan premiums at 100% for U.S. and Canadian employees. Our offerings give you the options you need to manage your health — and your family’s — the way you want.
- Mental health: Mental health is as important as our physical health. That’s why Mozilla’s health benefits include therapy and coaching sessions to make sure our people have access to the care they need.
- Time away: With all of life’s demands, time away from work to disconnect and recharge is essential. In addition to country-specific holidays (12 in the U.S. and Canada), vacation and sick time start accruing right away (specifics vary by country). Everyone also takes a pause together on quarterly all-company wellness days, plus you get to celebrate the most personal holiday of all: your birthday.
- Parental leave: While Mozilla’s parental leave policies vary globally, our U.S. and Canadian-based employees can look forward to 26 weeks of paid leave for childbearing parents and 12 weeks of paid leave for non-childbearing parents.
- Financial: Mozilla is a private company, so our compensation isn’t tied to stock options or equity plans. Instead, we offer generous, performance-based bonus plans to all regular employees to underscore that we share in our success as one team. As for retirement savings for US and Canadian employees, Mozilla contributes a percentage of your eligible base salary each year to the 401(k) Plan/RRSP (regardless of whether you contribute or not), with 100% vesting.
- Learning and development: We’re big believers in learning by doing, and we also want to invest in your education and development beyond your role. Every employee is eligible for an annual professional development budget. Mozillians can put it toward technical or management training, certifications, conferences and more.
- Help when you need it: Life is full of surprises; that’s why it’s important to be prepared. Mozilla provides Life/AD&D and Short and Long Term Disability insurance (offerings may vary by locale) to ensure that you and your family will have a safety net in place should you ever need it.
- Plus a bit more: A few other benefits include a quarterly wellbeing stipend (to use on those things just for you), an employee referral bonus, internet reimbursement if you’re remote, and a budget for office essentials to make working remotely ergonomically comfortable.
Company HQ
Rincon Hill, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Laura Chambers
(CEO)Alongside serving as the CEO at Mozilla, Laura is an Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School. Previously, she was the CEO and PResident at Willow Innovation, Director at Patelco Credit Union, and General Manager of Core Hosts & Community at Airbnb.
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