Senior Manager, Executive Communications

Cohere

Senior Manager for Executive Communications at Cohere, delivering a strong AI narrative for growth. Collaborate with C-suite to implement communications strategies for regulated industries.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $155,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing Corporate Communications strategies that align with organizational goals, while effectively managing executive communications and storytelling initiatives. Proven ability to lead teams, leverage data-driven insights, and navigate complex organizational dynamics to enhance corporate reputation and stakeholder trust.

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Executive Communications StrategyPeople ManagementCrisis CommunicationsProject ManagementPre-IPO Communications

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Hard Skills

Corporate CommunicationsContent DevelopmentExecutive StorytellingData-Driven InsightsCrisis Communications PreparednessNarrative DevelopmentPolicy CommunicationsRegulatory CommunicationsAudience ResearchSpeechwriting

Soft Skills

Creative Problem SolvingCollaborationOrganizational SkillsRelationship BuildingAdaptability

Industry Keywords

High-Growth TechAI EnvironmentInternal CommunicationsExternal PRStakeholder TrustExecutive EngagementsCustomer EventsIndustry ConferencesLeadership GatheringsCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Refine our existing executive communications strategy to ensure Cohere shows up for the best opportunities on the biggest stages
Develop and implement comprehensive Corporate Communications strategies that align with organizational goals, values, and brand positioning across internal and external audiences
Drive content across a variety of surfaces including speaking opportunities, op-eds, podcasts, and executive social media.
Build and manage a small team of two, including one speechwriter and one external vendor
Develop and execute rapid response muscle on behalf of execs
Oversee high-impact communications forums including executive speaking engagements, industry conferences, customer events, and internal leadership gatherings
Lead cross-functional executive storytelling initiatives that connect daily work to Cohere's mission, amplify customer success stories, and elevate executive thought leadership in the marketplace
Leverage data-driven insights and audience research to inform executive communications strategies that resonate with employees, customers, partners, investors, and industry influencers
Support Corporate Communications team in crisis and issues communications preparedness and response across all stakeholder groups, sometimes coordinating with legal, and functional teams to protect corporate reputation and stakeholder trust
Serve as the central executive communications hub, ensuring seamless integration and consistency between internal communications, external PR, marketing narratives, and executive messaging across all touchpoints

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have 10-12 years of experience overseeing executive communications ideally in-house and within a fast-paced, high-growth tech or AI environment
Are 3+ years of experience in people management
Are comfortable providing fierce feedback collaboratively to executives, and know how to implement feedback independently for better results
Are scrappy. You thrive in thinking “outside the box” and find joy in marrying a problem to its solution
Are adept in pre-IPO communications
Have experience in policy and regulatory communications
Are an exceptional writer with a talent for distilling complex, cross-functional topics into simple, compelling narratives
Have experience serving as a communications business partner or trusted advisor to senior leaders, executives, and people/human resources teams
Are highly organized and process-driven, with strong project management skills and a bias for action
Bring high levels of creativity to communications – in format, channel, and storytelling
Are comfortable navigating organizational dynamics and building strong relationships across all levels
Thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and know how to prioritize ruthlessly.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency for lunch.
Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health.
RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme.
100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months, for either parent.
Annual enrichment benefits: Arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and a workspace improvement credit.
Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.
6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days!)
Budget for traveling to other offices if you are remote, plus an annual company offsite.