Manager, Public Affairs & Policy Campaigns

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Manager, Public Affairs & Policy Campaigns.

As the Manager, Public Affairs – Policy Campaigns, you will be a critical member of the Government Relations organization, managing Aurora’s efforts to deepen relationships with third party organizations, build change-making issue-based campaigns, and curate high-impact experiences for government stakeholders - including demos, site-visits, and events.

You will develop and execute integrated strategies that bring the Aurora Driver and its societal impacts to life - creating diverse, sustainable coalitions to influence policy outcomes, promoting narratives that support deployment of autonomous trucking, and engaging policy-makers to enhance Aurora’s reputation as the industry leader.

You’ll work at the intersection of policy, coalitions, and events.

In this role, you will 

• Policy Campaigns and Advocacy
  • 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.
• Events and Experiences
  • 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).
• Content and Collaboration
  • Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications function to develop engaging content for government audiences and to maintain brand integrity across content, engagements, and events.

 Required Qualifications

• 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.

The base salary range for this position is $104,000 - $167,000 per year.  This role can be based in San Francisco, CA, Mountain View, CA, Pittsburgh, PA or Washington, DC.  Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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