Communications Lead, Runway
Europe
£100-145k
AI-powered creativity tools
Be an early applicant
AI-powered creativity tools
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
£100-145k
201-500 employees
Company mission
To ensure that anyone anywhere can tell their stories.
Role
Who you are
- 7+ years of overall experience in a communications role, either within agencies or within high-growth technology companies
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with key reporters at top tier publications
- Demonstrated experience identifying and working with new and non-traditional forms of media – research journals, niche engineering and research podcasts, up-and-coming influential voices, etc
- Ability to synthesize and translate highly complex technical information to a mass audience
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively
- Ability to manage multiple projects quickly and simultaneously with minimal oversight
- Ability to thrive in a constantly changing and growing environment
What the job involves
- We are looking for exceptional Europe-based communications leaders who are passionate about AI research and frontier model development
- You'll build and run Runway's Europe Communications function as our first international communications hire, owning our narrative and approach to European media and events
- As a member of the Communications team, you’ll be on the cutting edge of bringing world models to the public
- We work with reporters, editors, bloggers and other influencers to tell stories about Runway and the potential of our technology to change how we experience and interact with the world. We partner cross-functionally to create messaging for new products and other initiatives, counter misinformation and shape our reputation
- Lead communications strategy development and execution for Europe
- Oversee and engage in high touch media relations activities, including proactive outreach, announcements, media briefings, background conversations and spokesperson training, to secure positive coverage and manage Runway’s reputation effectively
- Enhance press understanding of Runway’s mission, research and technology via earned media programs that result in high-impact coverage
- Build and maintain key relationships with UK and European media, conference organizers, researchers and other external industry stakeholders
- Develop and implement integrated, localized communication strategies that support Runway’s goals and reflect the unique cultural, social and political landscapes within various European markets
- Collaborate closely with the rest of the PR team as well as key cross functional teams including Safety, Legal, Partnerships, Marketing, Growth and Deployment, Product, Research and Engineering
- Responsible for some executive comms, including developing talking points and FAQs
- Draft and own market-specific announcements such as partnerships, investments and expansion plans
- Oversee region-specific awards and speaking programs in partnership with Global Communications team; Manage speaking opportunities for executives
- Support Communications, Marketing and Brand teams on Runway-owned events
- Work closely with our Research, Engineering, Product, Marketing, Legal and Policy teams to share market insights and identify potential storytelling opportunities
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Runway is revolutionising content creation and video editing with machine learning, harnessing the expansive capabilities of web-based tools. At the forefront of this transformation, the startup offers a suite of AI-powered editing tools tailored for designers, artists, and creators, setting itself apart in an industry dominated by enterprise-focused software solutions.
The company has rapidly gained recognition among some of the world's largest brands, including R/GA, New Balance, Google, and IBM, by appealing directly to creative professionals. This approach has not only solidified Runway's position in the market but also facilitated its integration into the design curricula of esteemed institutions such as NYU, RISD< and MIT.
In a testament to its growing influence and success, Runway achieved unicorn status in 2023 following a landmark $100M funding round, which valued the company at $1.5B. This milestone not only reflects investor confidence but also positions Runway to expand its innovative tools and further democratise access to advanced video editing capabilities globally.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
112% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Feb 2026
$315m
SERIES E
Apr 2025
$308m
SERIES D
Total funding: $861.5m
Company benefits
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage: We cover 100% of medical, dental and vision for our US employees AND their dependents. Based on the plans selected, we have complimentary mental health benefits and a free One Medical membership
- Unlimited days of PTO: We have unlimited PTO with a minimum of 15 days a year. We also have a paid sabbatical program after employees have been with Runway for 3 years and again after 5 years. And of course, we can't forget about Summer Fridays
- 401k Matching, 3% matching: Plan for the future! We provide a 3% 401K match for our US based employees
- Remote $250 stipend: All of our employees outside of commuting distance to the office, can expense up to $250 per month on co-working spaces, lunch or groceries, and internet connection
- Donations supporting our community: Beyond our employees, we have a commitment to our communities. Every quarter, Runway employees choose an organization for the company to support through a donation
- Custom setup, tech setup stipend: In addition to the choice of laptop, all employees get a stipend to customize their tech set up as they want
- Parental leave for all parents: We offer 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave plus a gradual return to work plan. This coverage is for all parents, regardless of how a child is brought into the family
- L&D $600 stipend: We’re investing in our employees’ long term growth by giving every employee $600 per year to spend on their personal or professional development. That means conferences, courses, and books, oh my!
- Wellness $600 stipend: We set ambitious goals and work hard to achieve them, so we believe it’s important to invest in employees’ mental and physical health. The $600 annual wellness stipend can be used for anything from therapy sessions to gym memberships
Company HQ
Civic Center, New York, NY
Leadership
Anastasis Germanidis
(Co-Founder & CTO)Trained as a Backend Engineer, they have held roles at Zocdoc, Chartbeat, and Quantcast as well as working as a Machine Learning Researcher in Computer Vision for IBM.
Alejandro Matamala-Ortiz
(Co-Founder & CDO)Previously co-founded Deenty, an online booking platform for dentist appointments.
Cristóbal Valenzuela
(Co-Founder & CEO)Worked as a Researcher at New York University from 2018 to 2019. Also spent time as a Professor at the UAI School of Design.
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