Corporate Communications & Event Specialist

Corporate Communications and Events Specialist

Key Responsibilities

Communications & Storytelling

• Develop and execute integrated communication strategies that reinforce company vision and brand positioning.
• Write and edit press releases, media pitches, executive messages, blog posts, and marketing materials.
• Ensure website content is current, relevant and engaging, leveraging strategic copy and branding.
• Partner closely with leadership, engineering, business development and product teams to translate complex technology into clear, compelling stories.
• Support internal communications that promote transparency, alignment, and engagement.
• Monitor industry trends and proactively identify storytelling opportunities.

Events & Experiences

• Plan, coordinate, and execute corporate events—including trade shows, customer demos, investor days, and company meetings.
• Work cross-functionally with business development, marketing, engineering, and operations teams to deliver events that align with business goals and brand experience.
• Manage event logistics, vendor relationships, budgets, and timelines.
• Track event success metrics and apply learnings to improve future events.

Media & Brand Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with partners to drive media coverage.
• Monitor and measure media coverage, event outcomes, and brand sentiment.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure consistent messaging and brand representation.
• Drive digital storytelling and social media initiatives to enhance visibility and engagement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in communications, PR, or event management—preferably within technology or related industries. Lidar experience a plus.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills. Technical writing experience a plus.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines and solve problems.
• Experience supporting executives and coordinating complex projects.
• Onsite a minimum of 3 days per week at our home office in Pleasanton, CA.
• Occasional travel required – approximately 10%.
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs.

What You Bring

• Curiosity — You ask insightful questions, seek to understand deeply, and connect ideas across disciplines.
• Collaboration — You excel in team environments and build trusted relationships across departments.
• Cross-Functional Agility — You can navigate between engineering, marketing, product, and leadership teams with ease.
• Creativity — You bring fresh ideas and innovative approaches to storytelling and events.
• Ownership — You take initiative, follow through, and measure impact.