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Turo · 6 days ago

Policy Communications Manager

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$135K/yr - $170K/yr

5+ years exp

Turo is the world’s largest car sharing marketplace, and they are seeking a Policy Communications Manager to advance their government relations and public policy efforts. The role involves developing strategic communications, drafting press materials, and collaborating with various teams to promote peer-to-peer car sharing policies.

Car SharingMarketplacePeer to PeerTransportation

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Work with the Legal & Government Relations team to implement Turo’s top GR communication priorities

Identify opportunities for proactive state, local, and national legislative communications work and consult and coordinate with relevant team members on legislative messaging

Draft GR focused press materials, pitch reporters at the local, state and national level to influence lawmakers and the public to support policies favorable to peer-to-peer car sharing

Communicate persuasively and with authority, breaking down complex policy issues into understandable language

Look for new opportunities to amplify Turo’s grassroots program to generate awareness of Turo and partner with grassroots colleagues to create advocates with key lawmakers

Contribute content to Turo’s grassroots website and program

Draft Op-Eds and support community members in their drafting of Op-Eds

Maintain knowledge of reporters covering issues and legislatures relevant to Turo’s GR program

Assist in managing GR communications projects to ensure alignment, clear communication, and timely collaboration across teams;Conduct media training of Turo spokespeople and members of our community

Qualification

Strategic policy communicationsPublic affairs experienceMedia relationsContent creationProject managementPublic speakingVerbal communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skills

Required

Media savvy with demonstrable experience successfully placing stories, opinion pieces, and narratives

Strong background in strategic policy communications, public affairs, or campaigning

5+ years in public affairs or corporate communications, newsroom, or equivalent experience

Experience setting strategy, developing news hooks, managing projects, writing and producing content, and coordinating team participation

Excellent strategic judgement and an ability to set goals and priorities, managing limited resources for maximum impact

Prior experience and relationships with policy or government trade press, or reporters covering a state capital, Capitol Hill, a state administration, or an advocacy organization

Experience creating new ways to mobilize supporters for strategic impact

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and adept at public speaking

Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate projects across stakeholders