Senior Manager, Communications

1 Hour ago • 7 Years + • Marketing • Product Management • Undisclosed

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Job Description

Character.AI seeks a creative and strategic Senior Manager of Communications to drive robust external coverage and mindshare. Responsibilities include managing complex communications issues, executing an owned media plan, supporting corporate announcements and consumer launches, developing thought leadership opportunities for executives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams (Product, Marketing, Legal) to ensure consistent messaging. The role requires experience managing complex communications, building reporter relationships, developing crisis communication plans, and strong verbal/written communication skills. The ideal candidate is proactive, operates with urgency, and is passionate about AI and its societal role.
Must have:
  • 7+ years communications experience
  • On-the-record spokesperson experience
  • Strong understanding of integrated communications
  • Proven ability to build reporter relationships
  • Crisis communication plan development
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication

About us

Character.AI empowers people to connect, learn and tell stories through interactive entertainment. Over 20 million people visit Character.AI every month, using our technology to supercharge their creativity and imagination. Our platform lets users engage with tens of millions of characters, enjoy unlimited conversations, and embark on infinite adventures.

In just two years, we achieved unicorn status and were honored as Google Play's AI App of the Year—a testament to our innovative technology and visionary approach.

Join us and be a part of establishing this new entertainment paradigm while shaping the future of Consumer AI!

About the role

We are seeking a creative and strategic Senior Manager of Communications. You’ll be a key hire on our fast-moving Comms team where you’ll support driving robust external coverage and mindshare for Character.AI through owned and earned media; help to strategically position the company on important topics  like trust and safety and our deep technical expertise; and partner effectively with teams like Product and Marketing to drive product adoption and growth. You will report to the Head of Communications. 

Among the critical tasks you’ll take on:

  • Manage complex communications issues impacting multiple audiences, working closely with cross functional partners to ensure consistent and compelling communications. 

  • Refine and execute against an owned media plan with the goal of using our channels to strategically position Character.AI on a range of issue areas. 

  • Support near-term external comms needs including corporate announcements and consumer launches. 

  • Explore and develop new thought leadership opportunities for our executives and prepare them for interviews, conferences, keynotes, etc.

  • Support product launches with sophisticated comms campaigns anchored in customer-led narratives, proof points, and data.

  • Work cross-functionally with marketing, product, legal, and other teams to ensure consistent and effective messaging.

Requirements:

  • 7+ years of experience in communications roles.

  • Experience as an on the record spokesperson. 

  • Strong understanding of the communications ecosystem and the importance of an integrated communications approach to storytelling.

  • Demonstrated skills at building relationships with reporters and editors.

  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute crisis communication plans.

  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with crossfunctional stakeholders to shape  communications narratives and support public announcements.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

You will be a good fit if:

  • You are proactive and have a “get things done” mindset.

  • You operate with a sense of urgency.

  • You’re willing to tackle new challenges and new responsibilities as the company grows.

  • You have a passion for AI experiences, and the role emerging technologies play in our society.

About Character.AI

Character.AI empowers people to connect, learn and tell stories through interactive entertainment. Over 20 million people visit Character.AI every month, using our technology to supercharge their creativity and imagination. Our platform lets users engage with tens of millions of characters, enjoy unlimited conversations, and embark on infinite adventures.

At Character, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly uphold a non-discrimination policy based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or disability. Your unique perspectives are vital to our success.

Compensation Range: $150K - $300K

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About The Company

Character is one of the world's leading personal AI platforms. Founded in 2021 by AI pioneers Noam Shazeer and Daniel De Freitas, Character is a full-stack AI company with a globally scaled direct-to-consumer platform. 

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