Executive Communications Manager

Location

San Francisco

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Hybrid

Department

Communications

Compensation

• $190K – $240K • Offers Equity

U.S. Benefits

Full-time U.S. employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits program including equity, health, dental, vision, retirement, fitness, commuter and dependent care accounts, and more.

International Benefits

Full-time employees outside the U.S. enjoy a comprehensive benefits program tailored to their region of residence.

USD salary ranges apply to U.S.-based positions. International compensation is set based on local market conditions. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Perplexity is revolutionizing how companies get work done. We are seeking a Senior Manager, Executive & Internal Communications to join our team and serve as a strategic partner to our leadership. You will architect the internal narrative of our company and amplify the voices of our executives to inspire our rapidly growing team.

If you have a passion for shaping culture through communication, thrive in bridging the gap between leadership vision and employee engagement, and want to build a world-class communications function from 0 to 1, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Create exceptional and strategic executive communications, including stage speeches, leadership emails, board decks, and other formats that require excellent writing and critical thinking to articulate the company vision and strategy.
• Lead Perplexity's next phases of internal growth, managing complex information flow during high-growth, evolving and owning all-hands presentations, Slack communications, and more.
• Develop a unique and authentic voice for our executives and company leaders internally and externally.
• Build out and manage the internal communications cadence, ensuring employees are informed, connected, and engaged with our mission and product velocity.
• Identify opportunities to elevate our culture by highlighting employee stories, product wins, and customer impact internally.
• Synthesize complex AI-related topics and business strategies into clear narratives internally and externally.
• Partner closely with all teams to lead change management communications, translating complex organizational updates into simple and compelling messages.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in executive and internal communications, ideally within a high-growth technology company or leading communication agency.
• Proven track record of supporting senior executives and managing complex change management initiatives.
• World-class writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to capture different executive tones.
• Deep familiarity with the rules with an interest in breaking them.
• Attention to detail and the ability to execute quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Extreme comfort working with senior executives, principled confrontation, and inspiring audiences in multiple formats and contexts.

Compensation Range: $190K - $240K