Canva

Technology

Research&TechnicalCommunicationsManager(12MonthFixedTermContract)

A$145–195k ~AI est. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Research & Technical Communications Manager (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) at Canva. Skills: Technical communications, AI ecosystem, Thought leadership, Research storytelling. Lead technical launches. Lead technical announcements”

What You'll Achieve.

Bring Canva's innovation to life; Plays active role in conversations; Shape future of AI; Shape future of technology; Build influence across industry; Elevate Canva's profile

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Bringing clarity to ambiguity

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Extensive experience in technology communications, Extensive experience in AI communications, Extensive experience in developer communications, Extensive experience in research communications, Track record of translating technical concepts, Deep understanding of AI landscape, Deep understanding of engineering landscape, Deep understanding of developer landscape, Ability to communicate frontier research, Exceptional writing skills, Exceptional storytelling skills, Experience partnering with senior leaders, Experience preparing for media engagements, Experience operating in fast-moving environments, Taking ownership of complex work, Bringing clarity to ambiguous situations

Nice to Have

Experience with AI influencers, Experience with AI creators, Experience with industry voices

What You'll Do.

Lead technical launches

Lead technical announcements

Lead communications for research publications

Lead communications for engineering milestones

Lead communications for developer programs

Lead communications for ecosystem announcements

Lead communications for research blog

Own narrative strategy

Own cross-functional rollout

Build influence across AI ecosystem

Maintain relationships with journalists

Maintain relationships with publications

Maintain relationships with influencers

Maintain relationships with creators

Maintain relationships with industry voices

Manage communications for leaders

Help leaders build influence

Surface breakthrough work

Turn innovations into stories

Elevate Canva's profile

Lead internal communications

Bring engineering story to life

Partner with leaders on communications

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional rollout; Partnering with leaders; Cross-functional collaboration

Communication Scope

Media strategy; Spokesperson briefings; Executive communications; Reactive statements; Internal updates

Process & Methodology

Strategy execution

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