Senior Manager of Communications, Nuro

• The right candidate is an exceptional writer, communicator, operator, and advisor
• You know what makes news, how to build trust with reporters, how to coach executives, and how to align senior stakeholders around clear, disciplined messaging
• You can translate complex autonomy, AI, robotics, safety, and commercialization concepts into narratives that are accurate and compelling
• You are organized, proactive, calm under pressure, and able to protect and propel Nuro’s brand in a fast-moving environment
• Have 10+ years of communications experience, ideally in an AI, automotive, or high-growth technology environment
• Are an outstanding writer and editor with a high bar for clarity, accuracy, tone, and narrative strength
• Have strong media fluency and judgement, with relationships across technology, automotive, business, policy, or industry press
• Know what makes news and can shape strong story angles from technical, commercial, and market developments
• Can quickly understand complex technical concepts and translate them for both expert and non-expert audiences
• Have the presence and expertise to advise senior leaders through media and podcast opportunities, speaking engagements, sensitive issues, and high-stakes external moments
• Are an exceptional, detail-oriented operator who can manage multiple workstreams, stakeholders, approvals, agencies, and deadlines
• Stay calm under pressure and can assess risk, align stakeholders, and move quickly
• Are direct, collaborative, and humble, with a high-ownership mindset and a bias toward action
• Are curious about autonomy, AI, robotics, safety, and the future of transportation—and not afraid to ask the right questions
• Have experience using AI tools to improve research, synthesis, drafting, scenario planning, and workflow efficiency, while applying strong editorial judgment, confidentiality, and accountability for final output

Desirable

• Nuro is seeking a Sr. Manager of Communications to lead our external communications strategy
• This person will shape how Nuro shows up with media, customers, partners, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and the broader technology, mobility, automotive, AI, and robotics ecosystems
• This is a high-impact role for a communications leader who is both strategic and detail-oriented
• You will develop differentiated narratives, lead media strategy, drive technical storytelling, manage major announcements, oversee issues and rapid response, and prepare executives for high-stakes external moments
• This role reports to Nuro’s Director of Brand Marketing & Communications
• Define and execute Nuro’s external communications strategy
• Lead media relations across technology, automotive, business, and top-tier national and international media
• Turn complex technical and commercial progress into clear, credible, high-impact stories
• Lead communications for major announcements, product and technology milestones, partnerships, demos, events, and thought leadership
• Prepare and coach executives and spokespeople for interviews, panels, speaking opportunities, and other external engagements
• Lead issues management, crisis communications, and rapid response to industry shifts, reputational risks, and sensitive situations
• Partner closely with Engineering, Product, Safety, Operations, Policy, Finance, Business Development, and Content to ensure communications are accurate, aligned, and strategically useful
• Create structure across complex communications workstreams, including messaging, timelines, approvals, stakeholder inputs, risks, and deliverables
• Manage external PR partners and hold them accountable for strong strategy, execution, follow-through, and results
• Use AI tools thoughtfully to improve research, drafting, synthesis, planning, and workflow efficiency while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and strong editorial judgment