Communications Manager, Music and Artist Partnerships, YouTube

The Google Cloud Platform team helps customers transform and build what's next for their business — all with technology built in the cloud. Our products are developed for security, reliability and scalability, running the full stack from infrastructure to applications to devices and hardware. Our teams are dedicated to helping our customers — developers, small and large businesses, educational institutions and government agencies — see the benefits of our technology come to life. As part of an entrepreneurial team in this rapidly growing business, you will play a key role in understanding the needs of our customers and help shape the future of businesses of all sizes use technology to connect with customers, employees and partners.

As a part of the Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL) GTM team, you will lead the early-stage rollout of blockchain built for financial services. Your aim is to modernize global financial systems by providing a compliant, 24/7, programmable network that replaces inefficient legacy rails to boost capital efficiency, unlock faster cross-border payments, and power agentic finance workflows.

As an executive-level, people-manager "playmaker," you will serve as the engine for GCUL adoption, identifying and supercharging opportunities within the Financial Services Industry. You will operate under a specialist-led sales model, your objective is to land initial transacting parties using three currencies to generate network density. You will translate your goal into "first-of-a-kind" agreements, leveraging "Market Makers" to pull financial ecosystems onto our platform. You will provide a "credibly neutral" infrastructure, help institutions streamline multi-currency transfers without the compliance issues of public chains, establishing GCUL as the global standard for financial interoperability. Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $176000 - $244000 (USD) + 100% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google. Responsibilities

• Manage communications for YouTube's Music and Artist Partnerships organization. Develop comms strategies, narratives, blog posts, pitches, FAQs, social plans, etc. Manage crisis comms. Brief spokespeople and staff interviews.

• Drive proactive storytelling that positions YouTube as the best place for every artist and music fan. Manage comms for YouTube music executives.

• Lead cultural moments that showcase YouTube’s relevance. Work closely with the YouTube music partnerships and marketing teams to devise communication strategies to deliver on business goals.

• Manage and cultivate partnerships with a broad swath of media, including music industry, consumer and business press, but also new media, creators, podcasters and more. Maintain relationships with label partners.

• Consult and partner across Google and YouTube to clearly articulate the AI offering for music partners.

Qualifications Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

• 10 years of experience in public relations or media relations within the music industry.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in a fast-paced music business environment.

• Experience managing music communications.

• Ability to create storytelling, proactive press outreach, and building relationships with journalists and stakeholders.

• Ability to plan and execute on multiple projects simultaneously, and to influence stakeholders. Team-player who can divvy up difficult projects and work well with a number of cross-functional teammates.

• Ability to work calmly and maintain good judgment in fast-paced, high-stress environments.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.