Communications Manager Resume Sample - ATS Template 2026

About the team Zillow operates at the intersection of one of the most consequential industries in people's lives — and that visibility comes with complexity. This Manager of Corporate Communications will own a critical and specialized function within Zillow's Communications team: developing and executing communications strategy across litigation and regulatory matters. This is a high-trust, high-autonomy role. You'll work directly with Legal, Executive Leadership and senior Comms partners to shape how Zillow responds to — and, where possible, gets ahead of — the media narratives that emerge from legal proceedings. You'll be the connective tissue between our legal strategy and our public voice, ensuring those two things are never out of sync. You won't have direct reports, but you will lead. You'll drive cross-functional workstreams, bring clarity to ambiguous situations, and be the recognized owner of litigation communications at Zillow. About the role Own the litigation communications function end-to-end. You'll develop proactive and reactive communications strategies for litigation, regulatory, and legal risk matters — anticipating how cases may evolve in the press, preparing leadership for likely lines of questioning, and ensuring Zillow speaks with consistency and confidence. Your work product is polished and precise and you exercise strong, sound judgement, ability to assess and carry strategy through to execution and independently develop work that is ready for senior executive review. Serve as a trusted strategic partner to Legal and the C-suite. You'll operate in rooms with General Counsel, outside counsel and C-suite executives and will need the ability to influence decision-making and escalate needs to leadership with speed and clarity. You'll translate complex legal situations into clear communication positions, proactively flag communication risks, and regularly present solutions alongside the problems you identify. Drive cross-functional projects with rigor and clarity. You'll lead workstreams across Legal, Communications, Policy, and Investor Relations — defining objectives, building workback plans, and establishing RACI frameworks that keep complex, fast-moving matters organized. You anticipate the questions your stakeholders haven't thought to ask yet and show up with answers. Manage media relationships in a specialized, high-stakes context. You'll build and maintain relationships with journalists who cover legal, regulatory, and real estate industry beats — proactively shaping narratives where possible and responding with speed and precision when inquiries arrive. You understand how to work within legal constraints while still being an effective, credible media partner. Monitor, adapt, and apply. You'll track legal, regulatory and media developments that could affect Zillow, bring relevant intelligence back to the team and quickly integrate lessons into how you work. Represent Comms in cross-functional forums. You'll carry the broader Communications team's perspective into legal strategy discussions, stakeholder planning meetings, and executive briefings — advocating for communications interests and helping other functions understand what's at stake from a public narrative standpoint. This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions.In California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $109,000.00 - $174,000.00 annually. This base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. #xa; #xa;In Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virginia the standard base pay range for this role is $103,500.00 - $165,300.00 annually. The base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations.In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. Employees in this role will not be paid below the salary threshold for exempt employees in the state where they reside. Who you are You have deep experience in media relations and have spent meaningful time managing sensitive, high-stakes communications — whether in litigation, crisis, financial, or regulatory contexts. You are an exceptional writer and verbal communicator. Your presence in rooms with senior leadership is confident and credible. You operate well with ambiguity and competing priorities. You don't wait to be told what to do; you identify what needs to happen and move toward it. You understand how legal and communications strategy intersect — and where they can create tension. You know how to navigate that tension thoughtfully. You bring a "no job is too small" attitude. Owning a specialized function doesn't mean you're above the details. You share feedback generously — upward, laterally, and to junior colleagues — and you seek it out with the same energy. You think in systems: you understand how your work connects to team goals, company goals, and business outcomes, and you make that connection visible in how you prioritize and communicate. Minimum Qualifications 6–9 years of communications experience, with significant focus on media relations Demonstrated experience managing sensitive, high-stakes communications in a legal, litigation, regulatory, or crisis context (in-house, agency, or law firm communications) Proven ability to work directly with and influence senior leadership and legal counsel Track record of owning complex cross-functional projects with minimal oversight Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications In-house experience at a publicly traded company Familiarity with securities litigation, class action, or regulatory enforcement communications Experience working alongside outside counsel and understanding the communications boundaries litigation counsel establishes ​ Transferable Skills Here at Zillow - we value the experience and perspective of candidates with non-traditional backgrounds. We encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills or related experiences. ​ Get to know us At Zillow, we’re reimagining how people move—through the real estate market and through their careers. As the most-visited real estate platform in the U.S., we help customers navigate buying, selling, financing and renting with greater ease and confidence. Whether you're working in tech, sales, operations, or design, you’ll be part of a company that's reshaping an industry and helping more people make home a reality. Zillow is honored to be recognized among the best workplaces in the country. Zillow was named one of FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2025 , and included on the PEOPLE Companies That Care® 2025 list, reflecting our commitment to creating an innovative, inclusive, and engaging culture where employees are empowered to grow. No matter where you sit in the organization, your work will help drive innovation, support our customers, and move the industry—and your career—forward, together. Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact your recruiter directly. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Surge AI is seeking a Corporate Communications Manager to lead external communications that define its mission and influence public perception of AI leadership. The role involves crafting narratives that emphasize the importance of human feedback in AI development and managing media engagement across various channels. Candidates should have proven experience in tech or AI communications, strong writing skills, and the ability to build relationships within the media landscape. The position is remote and offers an opportunity to affect Surge AI's reputation as a thought leader in the industry.

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Job Requisition ID # 26WD99963 Position Overview The Corporate Communications Manager will be a member of Autodesk’s Corporate Communications team, reporting to the Director of Corporate Communications and Analyst Relations. This role develops and executes communications that advance Autodesk’s corporate reputation across external and internal channels, with a focus on earned media, high-profile announcements, executive communications, and the stories that show how our customers design and make the world around us. This is a role for a versatile, execution-strong communicator. You will lead announcements, build relationships with the reporters and new-media voices shaping how Autodesk is perceived, and develop communications strategies that help leaders across the company show up credibly in the moments that matter. A key focus area within the role is Autodesk for Small Business, our multi-year program to earn trust with the small businesses, entrepreneurs, and creators who make up a growing number of the Design and Make industries. Beyond that focus area, you will be deployed across the corporate communications portfolio wherever the need is greatest, from flagship company moments to emerging opportunities. The right person is equally comfortable pitching a business reporter, drafting an executive’s talking points, building an announcement plan from a blank page, and spotting the cultural moment everyone else missed. You understand that reputation today is shaped as much by creators, communities, and AI-generated answers as by traditional press, and you know how to work across it. Responsibilities Announcements: Lead and support end-to-end execution of announcements, owning the communications plan, drafting all materials, managing stakeholder review, and driving each moment from brief to publish. Support announcement roadmaps and editorial calendars, and proactively flag gaps, conflicts, and opportunities to sequence news for maximum impact Media relations new media: Shape and execute earned media strategies across traditional and non-traditional channels. Build relationships with business, technology, and trade reporters alongside Substack writers, creator journalists, podcasters, and the community voices our customer's trust. Develop proactive story angles tied to news cycles, data, and trends, and understand how discovery is shifting toward social platforms and AI-generated answers Autodesk for Small Business: Serve as a core communications team member for Autodesk’s small business program, a company initiative with senior leadership visibility. Support the announcement drumbeat, executive thought leadership, customer storytelling pipeline, and Autodesk News content cadence for this audience; partner with product and business teams to translate developments into narratives that resonate with small business owners; and support internal activation that builds employee understanding of these customers Executive communications: Develop communications strategies that help leaders across Autodesk show up effectively, including messaging frameworks, talking points, briefing materials, presentation narratives, and thought leadership content for media, events, podcasts, videos and social channels Storytelling content: Write and edit across formats and audiences: press materials, Autodesk News stories, customer spotlights, and internal communications. Translate complex product and business initiatives into clear, human, audience-specific narratives, and develop repeatable formats that compound in value over time Social cultural fluency: Bring a working understanding of how social platforms, creators, influencers, and online communities shape brand perception. Partner with social, community, and brand teams to extend stories into the channels where audiences live and identify cultural moments where Autodesk has a credible point of view Measurement operations: Track the impact of communications programs and deliver reporting that synthesizes what is working and what needs to change. Contribute to team operations and manage agency and vendor partners as needed Minimum Qualifications 4-10 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications and/or media relations at a global company, organization, or agency. We are looking for the right candidate and are open to candidates who can grow into the role Proficiency with key AI tools for communicators and an AI-native way of working that treats these tools as core to the craft – with the discernment to understand when not to use them Hands-on media relations experience is essential: building press relationships, pitching and landing stories, and managing announcements from planning through coverage Exceptional writing skills across formats, from press materials and long-form stories to executive messaging and internal communications, with the editorial judgment to match voice and tone to audience Demonstrated fluency in new and non-traditional media, including creator journalism, newsletters, podcasts, social platforms, and online communities, and a point of view on how these channels are changing communications Experience developing executive communications, including messaging, talking points, and thought leadership content Track record of leading announcements or communications programs end to end, managing multiple stakeholders and delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines A generalist mindset: comfortable moving between external and internal work, strategy and execution, and shifting priorities with agility, discretion, and speed in a complex, matrixed organization Curiosity about small businesses, entrepreneurs, and the creator economy, and genuine interest in telling their stories Ability to travel ~10% of the time, as needed The Ideal Candidate You're an exceptional writer and sharp communications generalist who can take on diverse kinds of work: lead an announcement, manage a media moment, or turn a complex initiative into a story people want to read The ideal candidate combines strong earned media instincts with fluency in social, creator, and community channels, and brings the judgment, speed, and craft to operate independently in a complex, matrixed organization This role supports Autodesk for Small Business The right candidate brings flexibility and a growth mindset: they adapt quickly when priorities shift, treat new problems as interesting, and take pride in helping build something from the ground up Learn More About Autodesk Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made. We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world. When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us! Benefits From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/ Salary transparency Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $113,000 and $202,070. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package. Equal Employment Opportunity At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. Belonging We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belonging Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk? Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).

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