PR/Communications Lead, Executive Communicator - Cloud/Tech and IT Experience

Posted 5 days ago

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Summary

Role Summary The Communications Lead for the Google Solution Line (GSL) at Insight is a high-impact, highly visible role responsible for uncovering and articulating the most compelling stories within the Google Cloud ecosystem. We are seeking a storyteller who operates with the rigor of a journalist—someone who doesn't wait for stories to be handed to them, but proactively digs into technical implementations and client successes to find the human and strategic heart of our work. This role bridges the gap between complex cloud architecture and executive-level narrative. Core Responsibilities Storytelling & Content Strategy Client & SME Journalism: Conduct deep-dive interviews with Subject Matter Experts and clients to extract authentic insights. Translate complex technical concepts, such as agentic workflows and cloud economics, into accessible, high-impact narratives. Elevate High-Stakes Case Studies: Identify case studies that can be elevated beyond traditional publishing for further amplification in the appropriate communication channel, focusing on the specific challenges, innovative solutions, and watershed moments for the client’s industry. Thought Leadership: Research and write provocative, forward-thinking articles for leadership that showcase their insights in the tech space. Podcast Prep: Identify appropriate clients for inclusion in corporate podcast, ensuring guests are positioned as heroes and experts in their field. Executive Presence & PR Support Executive Communication: Provide strategic writing support for leadership messaging, ensuring a consistent and authoritative voice across internal and external platforms. Agency Support: Serve as the GSL primary point of contact for the global PR agency, managing the content calendar and providing proactive media opportunities. Press & Media Relations: Draft and edit press releases for GSL in collaboration with the global comms team, highlighting major achievements, new solution launches, and significant client wins. Event & Multimedia Strategy Marquee Event Management: Lead the communication strategy for major GSL events, specifically Google Cloud Next. This includes managing booth content, coordinating client and GSL speakers for sessions, and overseeing on-site multimedia projects. Production Oversight: Collaborate with design and social media colleagues to plan booth video and promotional assets that maximize event visibility. Editorial Excellence: Manage the pipeline of interesting and newsworthy content for GSL corporate newsletters, ensuring it reaches key stakeholders with high-value updates. Qualifications Background: 7+ years of experience in Journalism, Strategic Communications, or a related field. Investigative Skills: Proven ability to interview technical stakeholders and business executives to uncover deep, non-obvious narratives. Executive Presence: Exceptional confidence and professional maturity required to interface with and advise senior leadership. Technical Translation: Ability to understand and write about complex cloud technologies (e.g., Vertex AI, Gemini, Google Workspace) without losing the strategic thread. Narrative Excellence: A portfolio of high-quality writing ranging from technical whitepapers to executive scripts and compelling social copy. Agency Experience a Plus: Prior experience working with external PR and creative agencies to deliver results. Our Team Culture The Google Solution Line Marketing team is a dynamic, collaborative, and results-oriented group at Insight. Team members are empowered to take ownership of their projects. We move quickly and value candid feedback.

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  • 3-6 months
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Community Relations
Event Planning
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  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:yesterday
  • Interviewing:
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  • Invites sent:
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  • Unanswered invites:
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About the client
Member since Dec 30, 2015
  • United States
    North Hollywood3:31 PM
  • $1.5M total spent
    298 hires, 47 active
  • 18,409 hours

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