About the job

As a member of the Global Communications & Public Affairs team, you will work cross-functionally to help communicate with journalists and other thought leaders; devise specific communications materials and campaigns; engage in face-to-face meetings with commentators and other opinion formers; and develop print and web-based material supporting these campaigns. We're looking for great communicators who can understand complex issues and explain them in person and also via well written, simple blog posts, FAQs, video scripts and more.

As a leader of the Communications and Public Affairs team in China and Hong Kong, you will work cross-functionally to help communicate with media and other thought leaders, specific communications materials and campaigns to advance Google’s leadership position momentum across our product portfolio, and counter misinformation that might interfere with our business and ability to serve our users in the region. You will understand complex issues and explain them in person and in a variety of formats. You will also provide direct communications support for executives in China and Hong Kong.

It's our job to help inform and educate users, advertisers, partners, opinion leaders--and our own employees--about the benefits of Google's products, our distinctive company culture/values, and our approach to the big public policy issues of the day. To succeed here, you'll combine creativity with organizational skills to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines simultaneously, as well as enjoy pitching to journalists, bloggers and commentators, or producing internal communications and events for our employees. Things happen quickly at Google and to get stuff done here you need to be an enthusiastic team player who can work cross-functionally and isn't hesitant to take risks or try new things.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-priority public communications, media relations strategies, and campaigns to advance Google's business and reputation goals.

• Work closely with executives and cross-functional teams (e.g., policy, marketing, product teams) as a communications lead for China mainland and Hong Kong.

• Act as a trusted advisor, providing executive communication counsel to the management and representing Google as a spokesperson for critical business or product areas.

• Engage with community organizations, public interest groups, and other key opinion formers to enhance Google's public image. Manage agency partners for critical programs, setting strategy, defining objectives, and monitoring performance.

• Lead, inspire, and mentor team members, fostering their development as communications professionals and building a collaborative team environment.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

• 14 years of experience in public relations, media relations, or communications.

• Experience in communications principles, crisis management, traditional and emerging channels, and broader communications trends.

• Experience working in China and Hong Kong markets with the local media landscape.

• Experience managing executives, internal and external stakeholder relationships, and leading teams.

• Ability to communicate in Chinese and English fluently to support business relationship management in this region.

Preferred qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a people management, supervision, or team leadership role.

• Ability to work in a fluid environment, with the ability to adapt quickly and escalate.

• Ability to build relationships with executives and leadership teams.