Rivian
Communications Manager
Rivian, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
About Rivian
Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.
Responsibilities
Join a lean, disciplined, high-responsibility corporate communications team to help execute our media strategies to ensure our stories are told in the right place and secure consistent inspiring media coverage about Rivian, its business, its people and its growth.Help support the external corporate communications team across a range of projects and initiatives.Rivian is a brand with no shortage of stories to tell-- we are looking for someone whose finger is on the pulse of the news cycle and is willing to immerse themselves in the world of EVs, understand what makes a compelling pitch and can craft clear narratives that interpret our company effectively for the corporate media.Keep the communications team organized through insightful project management techniques.Help the team collate media lists and manage media inquiries, as well as internal speaking requests.Work independently and with a team to solve problems, create and implement processes, and provide input on next steps for supporting various teams around Rivian.Help determine the appropriate audiences, communication vehicles and cascading of messaging.Support the planning and execution of PR campaigns, events and initiatives.Provide regular status report of communication activities and recommend any additional actions that are required for a success of a pitch/project/program.Engage your storytelling skills to thread together the broader Rivian narrative.Manage editorial calendar and content, balancing input from key stakeholders across a range of departments and geographies.This is a significant role for someone who is ambitious with potential career growth in the future.Qualifications
5+ years of communications experience, ideally in corporate communications.Experience either in a PR agency or in-house.Strong team-oriented mindset, able to embrace flexible work across time zones and collaborate to get the work done.The capacity to thrive in dynamic environments, while being flexible, collaborative and reliable.Experience in project management and event execution, with the ability to drive multiple projects simultaneously.Excellent writing and editing skills: you are known for crossing T's and dotting I's.You've told stories through a variety of mediums: whether they're in-person events, virtual settings, or in writing.Ability to consider the bigger picture and possess the willingness to get into the specifics when needed.Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.Ability to travel, when needed, across the country, or specifically to Normal, IL where our factory is.You are a passionate collaborator and love building cross-functional relationships.
Pay Disclosure
Salary Range for California Based Applicants: $94,900 - $118,600 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
Equal Opportunity
Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
Candidate Data Privacy
Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian's service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.
Responsibilities
Join a lean, disciplined, high-responsibility corporate communications team to help execute our media strategies to ensure our stories are told in the right place and secure consistent inspiring media coverage about Rivian, its business, its people and its growth.Help support the external corporate communications team across a range of projects and initiatives.Rivian is a brand with no shortage of stories to tell-- we are looking for someone whose finger is on the pulse of the news cycle and is willing to immerse themselves in the world of EVs, understand what makes a compelling pitch and can craft clear narratives that interpret our company effectively for the corporate media.Keep the communications team organized through insightful project management techniques.Help the team collate media lists and manage media inquiries, as well as internal speaking requests.Work independently and with a team to solve problems, create and implement processes, and provide input on next steps for supporting various teams around Rivian.Help determine the appropriate audiences, communication vehicles and cascading of messaging.Support the planning and execution of PR campaigns, events and initiatives.Provide regular status report of communication activities and recommend any additional actions that are required for a success of a pitch/project/program.Engage your storytelling skills to thread together the broader Rivian narrative.Manage editorial calendar and content, balancing input from key stakeholders across a range of departments and geographies.This is a significant role for someone who is ambitious with potential career growth in the future.Qualifications
5+ years of communications experience, ideally in corporate communications.Experience either in a PR agency or in-house.Strong team-oriented mindset, able to embrace flexible work across time zones and collaborate to get the work done.The capacity to thrive in dynamic environments, while being flexible, collaborative and reliable.Experience in project management and event execution, with the ability to drive multiple projects simultaneously.Excellent writing and editing skills: you are known for crossing T's and dotting I's.You've told stories through a variety of mediums: whether they're in-person events, virtual settings, or in writing.Ability to consider the bigger picture and possess the willingness to get into the specifics when needed.Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.Ability to travel, when needed, across the country, or specifically to Normal, IL where our factory is.You are a passionate collaborator and love building cross-functional relationships.
Pay Disclosure
Salary Range for California Based Applicants: $94,900 - $118,600 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
Equal Opportunity
Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
Candidate Data Privacy
Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian's service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.