Communications Manager, Technical Infrastructure, EMEA

In this role, you shape Google’s external communications for its global infrastructure in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. You’ll craft compelling narratives, manage media relations, and advise senior partners to raise awareness and accuracy about our data centers and subsea cables. You’ll lead crisis response, coordinate cross-functional efforts, and partner with executives to translate complex technology into business impact. This is a mission-driven opportunity to inform stakeholders and influence public policy conversations at scale.

• Develop and edit communications materials including statements, pitches, and announcements
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with media and partners to drive engagement and accurate coverage
• Serve as trusted advisor to business partners and executives on communications strategy
• Manage crisis communications scenarios and navigate challenging issues creatively
• Collaborate cross-functionally to shape regional communications strategy for infrastructure in Europe
• Educate the market on economic, social, and technological benefits of Google’s infrastructure and policies
• Create programs to counter misinformation that affects business and service delivery
• Pitch to journalists, bloggers, and commentators to generate stories across local, regional, and global levels

• 7 years of experience in public relations and media relations with technology or infrastructure
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
• Experience working on cross-functional projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop strategic, creative comms strategies that deliver results
• Experience building and maintaining media relationships across business and technology press
• Ability to manage multiple projects against tight deadlines
• Willingness to pitch and engage with external stakeholders

• Strategic thinking
• Relationship building
• Crisis management
• Public relations and media relations in technology or infrastructure
• Crisis communications management
• Storytelling and narrative development