Media Relations Specialist
Foster City, CA
Communications – Communications /
Full-time /
Hybrid
We are inventors, builders, and doers, passionate and purposeful in the work we do. We have a once-in-a-century opportunity to reinvent personal transportation—and we need your help. The Communications Team brings Zoox’s mission, strategy, and values to life through clear, consistent, and engaging communications and programs. You’ll find a creative, collaborative environment where great ideas thrive, and where everyone is driven by the same big purpose.
We are looking for a Media Relations Specialist to help strengthen awareness, affinity, and leadership of the Zoox brand. As part of the Corporate Communications team, you will be responsible for media relations for consumer and employer brand, supporting corporate announcements, thought leadership campaigns, speaking engagements and events, and integrated content marketing. This role requires strong written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, and strong project management skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks within a deadline-driven environment.
In this role, you will:
- Coordinate and support media outreach and relations for key announcements and moments in time.
- Responsible for proactive media opportunities focused on consumer and employer brand storytelling.
- Support speaking engagements for key Zoox spokespeople.
- Support the team with media and influencer events, including coordination of materials, background information, etc.
- Develop or edit content as needed in partnership with the team, including blog posts, partner content, contributed content, talking points, presentations, media alerts, press releases, etc.
- Support cross-promotion with key Zoox partners.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of in-house or agency public relations, journalism, or marketing experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Deep knowledge of media landscape and trends
- Comfortability cross-collaborating with stakeholders and C-level executives
- Ability to manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines
- Ability to react quickly and take creative direction as needed
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position is $106,000 - $164,000. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
