Head of Public Relations

Company Overview Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service. Overview We're seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Public Relations to shape Joby's external narrative as we prepare to launch a new mode of transportation. Reporting to Joby's Head of Marketing, Communications and Brand, you'll lead corporate, product and executive communications, build strong relationships with global media, and help tell the story of a category-defining technology. This is a highly visible role, working closely with the CEO, executive leadership, engineers, product teams and strategic partners to develop communications that build trust, shape public understanding and support Joby's commercial growth.About You: You have 12+ years of experience leading communications for innovative technology companies and have helped launch products that captured mainstream attention across business, consumer and technology media.You're equally comfortable developing long-term communications strategy and rolling up your sleeves to execute. You have excellent news judgment, understand how media has evolved, and know how to create stories that resonate across traditional, digital and emerging platforms.You enjoy learning complex technical subjects and translating them into clear, engaging narratives for audiences ranging from investors and policymakers to customers and consumers. You've likely worked across corporate, consumer, financial and public affairs communications, and are confident advising founders and senior executives through both major announcements and challenging moments.You're calm under pressure, exercise sound judgment, and know when to lead from the front and when to work quietly behind the scenes. Responsibilities Develop and execute Joby's external communications strategy across corporate, product and executive communicationsLead day-to-day media relations across business, technology, aviation and consumer media while building strong relationships with journalists around the worldOwn and continuously evolve Joby's corporate narrative across earned, owned and executive communicationsIdentify newsworthy storytelling opportunities that reinforce Joby's leadership and build long-term brand credibilityPartner with strategic commercial and manufacturing partners on joint communications initiativesLead the development of high-quality communications materials, including press releases, blogs, executive speeches, Q&As, opinion pieces and social contentPrepare and coach executives for interviews, speaking engagements and media appearancesLead Joby's executive visibility program, identifying high-impact speaking opportunities and industry engagementsSupport communications around major company milestones, including quarterly earnings, regulatory progress, commercial launches and strategic announcementsAnticipate reputational risks and lead communications planning and response during sensitive issues and crisis situationsManage external agencies and an in-house team of communicators, ensuring consistent execution across all programsMeasure communications performance and use data and insights to continuously improve strategy and execution Required 12+ years of communications experience within the technology sectorBachelor's Degree in a relevant field, or equivalent industry experienceExperience leading communications for a publicly traded companyExperience advising senior executives, including founders, CEOs and board membersExperience working in a highly regulated industryProven success launching high-profile products and building compelling consumer-facing narrativesStrong relationships with top-tier business, technology and consumer mediaExceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical conceptsDemonstrated experience anticipating reputational risk and managing complex communications issues, including crisis communicationsStrong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyAnalytical mindset with experience measuring communications performance and informing strategy through insights Desired Experience working for a high-growth startup or category-defining technology companyBackground in transportation, aerospace, mobility or another highly regulated industryExperience supporting public policy or government affairs initiativesExperience leading international communications programs across multiple markets Additional Information Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $215,600 - $296,400/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.Joby is an Equal Opportunity EmployerCompensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $215,600 - $296,400/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.Joby is an Equal Opportunity EmployerJob SummaryID: 2026-5228Category: MarCommsType: Regular Full-Time