Manager, Communications
Overview:
In this role you will shape and tell the Snapchat and SPECS story across major product initiatives. You will work with cross-functional partners to translate complex tech into clear narratives, driving proactive storytelling and media engagement. You'll prepare executives for moments in media and oversee coordinated campaigns that amplify Snap's mission. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role that blends strategy, writing, and relationship-building to elevate product communications. Compensation / Benefitspaid parental leavecomprehensive medical coverageemotional and mental health support programsequity in RSUscompetitive compensation packagesremote-friendly policies (implicit)
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute communications strategies for Snapchat and SPECS product launches and features
- Identify proactive stories and consumer-facing opportunities to illustrate product use and Snap distinctiveness
- Translate complex technology updates into simple, compelling narratives for media and other audiences
- Cultivate and leverage relationships with consumer, tech, business, and culture reporters
- Collaborate with Product, Marketing, Partnerships, Policy, Legal, and other teams on coordinated campaigns
- Draft messaging, Newsroom posts, FAQs, pitches, briefing materials; prepare executives for media moments
- Manage multiple priorities including proactive storytelling, launches, partnerships, and safety issues
- Move quickly and hands-on to get work done across initiatives
Key requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or related field
- Experience within consumer technology, media, entertainment, or fast-moving consumer business
- Strong consumer and product communications instincts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to distill complex ideas into clear messages
- Strong media relationships and judgment about compelling stories
- Ability to work independently in a fast-changing environment and across multiple priorities
- Strong cross-functional collaboration with Product, Marketing, Legal, Policy, and senior leaders
- Collaborative, low-ego mindset with proven relationship-building and partner initiativescollaborativecreativecuriousproduct communicationsmedia relationsstorytelling and messaging