Corporate Communications Manager

About GitHub GitHub is the world’s leading platform for agentic software development — powered by Copilot to build, scale, and deliver secure software. Over 180 million developers, including more than 90% of the Fortune 100 companies, use GitHub to collaborate, and more than 77,000 organisations have adopted GitHub Copilot. Locations In this role you can work from Remote, United States Overview GitHub is the world's leading platform for agentic software development powered by Copilot to build, scale, and deliver secure software. Over 210 million developers, including more than 90% of the Fortune 100 companies, use GitHub to collaborate, and more than 77,000 organizations have adopted GitHub Copilot.     The Corporate Communications team is looking for a Corporate Communications Manager to shape and amplify stories that drive positive perception of GitHub and its products. You'll work cross-functionally to craft compelling narratives and generate strong media coverage that reinforces GitHub's position as the best place for developers to build in the age of AI.

Storytelling & Messaging   Develop compelling stories around GitHub's products and corporate milestones, using data, customer insights, and market trends to shape narratives. Determine the right format and channel for each story based on target audience(s) . Identify and develop thought leadership opportunities for GitHub executives across traditional and emerging channels. Communication Strategy & Execution   Develop and execute communications strategies that drive awareness, adoption, and positive perception of GitHub. Create content and collateral (including briefing documents, media pitches, talking points, and press materials) for communications initiatives and events. Media train spokespeople and staff press briefings. Support issues management and incident response efforts. Measure impact of communications initiatives and leverage data-driven insights to iterate and improve. Embed diversity, inclusion, and belonging (DI&B) throughout strategy and execution.   Stakeholder & Vendor Management   Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Marketing, Developer Relations, and other teams to support storytelling that drives customer adoption. Collaborate with Microsoft colleagues and support broader communications strategies around Microsoft's full suite of developer tools.

Required/Minimum Qualifications  5+ years experience in internal communications, executive communications, public relations (in-house or agency), or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field AND 3+ years experience in internal communications, executive communications, public relations (in-house or agency), or related field OR Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in internal communications, executive communications, public relations (in-house or agency), or related field OR equivalent experience.   3+ years track record of securing impactful media coverage in top-tier and trade outlets. Additional or Preferred Qualifications: 7+ years experience in internal communications, executive communications, public relations (in-house or agency), or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field AND 5+ years experience in internal communications, executive communications, public relations (in-house or agency), or related field OR Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field AND 3+ years experience in internal communications, executive communications, public relations (in-house or agency), or related field OR Doctorate in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in internal communications, executive communications, public relations (in-house or agency), or related field OR equivalent experience.  Background in the software development or