Director of Communications

Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics, designing, building, and operating automated delivery drones across two continents. The company is part of Alphabet and aims to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $224,000–$326,000 USD + bonus + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

• Design a holistic internal and external communications strategy to support Wing's expansion into complex metropolitan markets.
• Normalize drone delivery for consumers, shaping future behavior without losing the innovative factor of our service.
• Drive B2B and B2C communications to ensure restaurant and retail partners recognize Wing as a viable, present-day delivery option worth prioritizing on their roadmaps.
• Partner with the Government and Affairs and Public Policy teams to engage with federal aviation authorities, policymakers, and local municipal governments to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and community concerns regarding noise, privacy, and airspace safety.
• Oversee comprehensive executive communications, thought leadership, internal communications, and crisis communications frameworks.
• Distill highly complex autonomous technology into compelling, authentic stories that resonate with consumers, partners, policymakers, tech press, and employees.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing communications team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence across internal, external, policy, and product disciplines.

Requirements

• 20+ years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, or corporate affairs, ideally within scaled environments within consumer brands.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Policy, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing reputational risk and building corporate narratives for a company undergoing rapid commercial scaling or regulatory scrutiny.
• Proven track record of managing multifaceted communications teams across internal, external, product, and policy disciplines.
• Exceptional executive presence and experience advising C-suite leadership on thought leadership and crisis management.

Benefits

• Bonus
• Equity
• Benefits