About this role
Cohere requires a storytelling engine to scale its enterprise AI narrative across governments and regulated industries, and this hire will establish the executive communications function to deliver that message. Working within a cross-functional team, the Senior Manager will partner directly with co-founders, the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief AI Officer, and the SVP of Government Affairs to build out strategy and content. The position involves collaborating closely with C-suite executives, refining existing strategies for major global stages, and managing a small team that includes a speechwriter and an external vendor.
Candidates suited for this role possess extensive experience managing executive communications within fast-paced technology environments and demonstrate the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear narratives. The individual stepping into this position will navigate organizational dynamics, drive rapid response messaging, and coordinate crisis preparedness alongside legal and functional teams. Someone who thrives in ambiguous settings, welcomes direct collaboration with senior leaders, and brings strong project management skills will succeed here.
What you will do
- Refine the existing executive communications strategy to secure speaking opportunities on major global stages.
- Develop corporate communications strategies aligned with brand positioning across internal and external audiences.
- Drive content creation across speaking engagements, op-eds, podcasts, and executive social media channels.
- Manage a small team consisting of one speechwriter and one external vendor.
- Execute rapid response messaging on behalf of company executives.
- Oversee high-impact communication forums including industry conferences, customer events, and internal leadership gatherings.
- Lead cross-functional storytelling initiatives that connect daily work to the company mission and amplify customer success stories.
- Support the corporate communications team in crisis and issues preparedness and response across stakeholder groups.
What you need
- Bring 10 to 12 years of experience overseeing executive communications, ideally in-house within a fast-paced tech or AI environment.
- Possess 3 or more years of experience in people management.
- Demonstrate comfort in providing collaborative feedback to executives and implementing feedback independently.
- Show expertise in pre-IPO communications and policy or regulatory communications.
- Write exceptionally well with the ability to distill complex, cross-functional topics into simple narratives.
- Act as a trusted communications advisor to senior leaders, executives, and human resources teams.
- Maintain strong project management skills with a high level of organization and a bias for action.
- Navigate ambiguous and fast-moving environments while prioritizing ruthlessly.
Benefits
- Weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or local currency equivalent
- Full health and dental benefits with a separate mental health budget
- RRSP matching, 401K, and Pension Scheme
- 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months
- Annual enrichment benefits covering arts and culture, fitness, and education
- 6 weeks of paid vacation
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote work policy?
Cohere is remote-friendly while also maintaining offices in Toronto, London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin, and Seoul. Employees not near an office can utilize a co-working benefit to work alongside others in their city.
What is the salary range for this role?
The salary range for the position is $155K to $240K with offers of equity.
What perks and benefits are offered?
Full-time employees enjoy a weekly lunch stipend, full health and dental benefits with a mental health budget, retirement savings options, and a 100% parental leave top-up for up to six months. Additional perks include annual enrichment benefits, six weeks of paid vacation, and a home office stipend.
How does the hiring process handle candidate screening?
The company may use AI-enabled tools to screen and assess applicants against the criteria for the position. This helps recruiters identify potentially qualified candidates without limiting the applications they may review.