Hybrid Manager, Public Affairs – Policy Campaigns

at Aurora Innovation

• Job title: Manager, Public Affairs – Policy Campaigns
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $104,000 - $167,000 per year
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Mountain View, United States

About the role

• Manager, Public Affairs & Policy Campaigns at Aurora, building coalitions and relationships for autonomous trucking. Focus on integrated strategies to influence policy outcomes and enhance reputation.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with third party allies and organizations in support of autonomous trucking.
• Run issue-based campaigns, targeting salient issues to help get the message out about the benefits of autonomous trucking.
• Organize and execute high-impact visits and other experiences (eg, vehicle demos and rides, convenings) focused on educating government and policy-relevant stakeholders.
• Conceptualize and deploy policy-relevant events at state Capitols, in DC, and other key venues to bring autonomous trucking to life with governments.
• Develop a consistent process for hosting policymakers, including roundtables and tours, with consistent branding, assets, and decks.
• Represent the company at key policy-relevant events and conferences, including dedicating time to strategic networking and supporting physical presence needs (e.g., supporting a booth/demo).
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications function to develop engaging content for government audiences and to maintain brand integrity across content, engagements, and events.

Requirements

• 6+ years of public affairs experience, including expertise in policy, regulatory, or public affairs campaigns and events.
• Proven ability to build and manage multiple campaigns simultaneously, balancing immediate needs with long-term opportunities.
• Experience building events, experiences, and developing content in support of government relations and advocacy.
• Demonstrated ability to build diverse, sustainable, relevant coalitions that bring impactful engagement in policy and regulatory debates.
• Exceptional written and verbal communicator who can simplify complex policy and technical topics into bold, concise, and compelling narratives.

Benefits

• Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
• The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus.
• equity compensation.
• benefits.