Communications Manager

Join Runway, a cutting-edge AI research and technology company, as a Communications Manager. In this role, you will support the communications team in various functions, including media relations, speaking engagements, and awards submissions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to create messaging for new products, counter misinformation, and shape the company's reputation. The position offers a range of benefits, including 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage, unlimited PTO, 401k matching, and stipends for tech setup, personal development, wellness, and remote work expenses.

• Support Runway’s communications team across a range of critical functions, including media relations, speaking engagements, and awards submissions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to create messaging for new products and initiatives, counter misinformation, and shape the company's reputation.
• Pitch and secure media opportunities for executives and spokespeople, draft and own certain announcements, and work closely with various teams to identify storytelling opportunities.
• Ability to thrive in a constantly changing and growing environment
• 3+ 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
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively
• Ability to synthesize and translate highly complex technical information to a mass audience
• Ability to manage multiple projects quickly and simultaneously with minimal oversight