Executive Communications Manager

Location: San Francisco Workplace: Hybrid Perplexity is revolutionizing how companies get work done. We are seeking a Senior Manager, Executive Communications to join our team and serve as a strategic partner to our leadership. You will architect and amplify the voices of our executives to inspire our rapidly growing team. If you have a passion for shaping culture through communication, thrive in bridging the gap between leadership vision and employee engagement, and want to build a world-class communications function from 0 to 1, this role is for you. RESPONSIBILITIES - Create exceptional and strategic executive communications, including stage speeches, leadership emails, board decks, and other formats that require excellent writing and critical thinking to articulate the company vision and strategy. - Lead Perplexity's next phases of growth, managing complex information flow during high-growth, evolving and owning all-hands presentations, Slack communications, and more. - Develop a unique and authentic voice for our executives and company leaders internally and externally. - Synthesize complex AI-related topics and business strategies into clear narratives internally and externally. - Partner closely with all teams to lead change management communications, translating complex organizational updates into simple and compelling messages. QUALIFICATIONS - 7+ years of experience in executive communications, ideally within a high-growth technology company or leading communication agency. - Proven track record of supporting senior executives and managing complex change management initiatives. - World-class writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to capture different executive tones. - Deep familiarity with the rules with an interest in breaking them. - Attention to detail and the ability to execute quickly in a fast-paced environment. - Extreme comfort working with senior executives, principled confrontation, and inspiring audiences in multiple formats and contexts.