Communications Manager (Local & Launch Communications)

Join Zipline, a pioneering company in the drone delivery industry. As a Communications Manager, you will be the primary communications lead for new market, store, and site launches. You will own local and launch communications end-to-end, build trust and excitement in local communities, and shape Zipline's reputation. This role requires excellent attention to detail, project management, and writing skills, as well as a strong understanding of the media landscape and local markets.

• Assumer la responsabilité des communications locales et des lancements, en étant le principal point de contact pour tous les aspects liés aux communications.
• Planifier et exécuter des communications de lancement intégrées, en collaborant avec des journalistes, des créateurs et des influenceurs.
• Développer des messages clés et des supports médiatiques, y compris des communiqués de presse, des points de discussion et des déclarations réactives.
• This role is ideal for a hands-on communications leader who thrives in fast-moving environments and knows how to turn complex operations into compelling local stories
• Excellent attention to detail, project management and writing skills, paired with exceptional judgment and a strong understanding of the media landscape and/or local markets
• You are comfortable working with the media and building relationships with them
• You are equal parts creative and strategic
• You like to work in fast-paced environments, are great at multitasking, and can go with the flow
• Desire and ability to travel for work (approximately 35%)
• You’re a self-starter and collaborate well cross-functionally
• You are intellectually curious and a team player
• 7+ years of communications experience in-house, agency, media, or politics; launch and local market experience strongly preferred
• You’ll Thrive in the Role If:
• Strong news/viral judgment, crisp writing skills, and the ability to simplify complex topics
• Proven success working directly with traditional media and emerging media, including creators and digital platforms. Past work experience with creators, influencers and new media is a plus
• Prior success collaborating cross-functionally with diverse, globally distributed teams
• You’re comfortable as an “intrepreneur,” look for ways to continuous improve and take ownership
• Experience managing visual storytelling projects and working closely with videographers, managing on-site video crews or content teams
• You are a good writer and have excellent attention to detail
• High ownership mindset, excellent project management skills, and comfort operating independently as the local comms lead
• Curiosity, creativity, and a passion for storytelling along with the ability to sniff out potential newshooks and stories
• You are passionate and excited about Zipline’s mission, impact and products