Staff External Communications Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Own Aurora's media strategy in Texas, developing and executing plans that drive proactive coverage and build long-term credibility with regional and national press.
• Cultivate and maintain a robust network of regional and national reporters covering transportation, technology, business, and policy.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for media visits in Texas, delivering an excellent reporter experience — responsive, informed, and ahead of the story.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across communications, government relations, marketing, operations, and executive leadership to develop and align on announcements, messaging, and timing.
• Prepare and support Aurora spokespeople for media interviews, press events, and on-site engagements in Texas.
• Develop media materials including press releases, briefing documents, Q&As, and talking points tailored to specific audiences.

Job requirements

• 7+ years of communications – either at an agency or inhouse – with a track record of driving earned coverage in high-stakes environments
• Deep familiarity and passion for media relations with a network of established relationships with reporters covering business, technology, transportation, or related beats
• Experience serving or acting as a company spokesperson, working with and media training C-Level executives
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex, technical topics into clear and compelling narratives
• Experience working cross-functionally to align on announcements and manage multi-stakeholder communications processes
• Experience in autonomous vehicles, transportation, logistics, or technology
• Captivated by self-driving technology and its potential to transform how goods move
• Crisis communications experience in a high-scrutiny industry