Policy Communications Manager

Turo•San Francisco, AZ

57d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Government Relations team, you will work cross-functionally to develop and execute strategic communications to advance Turo’s government relations, public policy, grassroots, and legislative efforts to promote policies and create champions that advance peer-to-peer car sharing. You will draft press materials, pitch reporters, and contribute content to Turo’s grassroots website and program. You will build key narratives, ensuring messaging consistency in close collaboration with Turo’s Communications and Marketing teams. We're looking for a great communicator who can translate complex issues into clear, compelling explanations across all formats—in-person, over the phone, on camera, and in writing. Your work will help inform and educate lawmakers and regulators about the benefits of Turo to their state and constituents. You are quick-witted, entrepreneurial, and intellectually curious. To succeed in this role, you are willing to try new things and can manage numerous projects with tight deadlines. Things happen quickly at Turo, and to do great work, you need to be an enthusiastic team player who can work cross-functionally to deliver results.

Requirements

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

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.

Benefits

Competitive salary, equity, benefits, and perks for all full-time employees
Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (Country specific)
Retirement employer match
Learning & Development stipend to invest in your professional development
Turo host matching program
Turo travel credit
Cell phone and internet stipend
Paid time off to relax and recharge
Paid holidays, volunteer time off, and parental leave
For those who are in the office full-time or hybrid we have in-office lunch, office snacks, and fun activities