Facebook

Director of Technology Communications

Posted on: 6 Feb 2021

Menlo Park, CA

Job Description

We are looking for a Director of Technology Communications to lead strategic communications for our global connectivity, engineering, and infrastructure teams. This individual will be responsible for developing and leading a world-class communications function dedicated to showcasing Facebook's leadership in engineering and research as well as shaping the future of the technology industry via open communication and collaboration.

This role will involve partnering closely with executive technical leadership at the company; building and leading a team of exceptional communications professionals; and overseeing the execution of a range of high-impact communications programs.

The ideal candidate has strong media relationships across tech, business, and consumer publications; deep executive communications experience; and proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in the execution of high-impact communications programs.

Director of Technology Communications Responsibilities

* Partner closely with executive technical leadership at the company to develop communications strategy and vision

* Lead a team of exceptional communications professionals

* Oversee and participate in the execution of a range of high-impact communications programs, spanning multiple markets

* Engage with reporters, editors, and other influencers to showcase Facebook's leadership in engineering and research

* Serve as a cross-functional leader within the Facebook communications team and the company as a whole

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelors degree

* 15+ years of experience in communications

* Experience with media relationships across tech, business, and consumer publications

* Experience with cross-functional leadership

* Experience working with C-level technology executives

* Experience managing a team across multiple regions

* Experience managing PR agencies, contractors, and other vendors

* Experience working with Fortune 500 or Ad Age 100 companies

* Experience working in the consumer or enterprise technology industries, or in the telecommunications industry

Preferred Qualifications

* Agency and in-house communications experience

* Advanced Degree

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About the Facebook company

Facebook's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities we're just getting started.

Facebook is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations-ext@fb.com.

Facebook

Menlo Park, CA

Facebook, Inc. provides various products to connect and share through mobile devices, personal computers, and other surfaces worldwide. The company’s products include Facebook that enables people to connect, share, discover, and communicate with each other on mobile devices and personal computers; Instagram, a community for sharing photos, videos, and messages; Messenger, a messaging application for people to connect with friends, family, groups, and businesses across platforms and devices; and WhatsApp, a messaging application for use by people and businesses to communicate in a private way. It also provides Oculus, a hardware, software, and developer ecosystem, which allows people to come together and connect with each other through its Oculus virtual reality products. As of December 31, 2018, it had approximately 1.52 billion daily active users. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.