Senior Staff Communications Manager – Policy Communications

Overview

Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.

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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 Senior Staff, Communications Manager.

As the Senior Staff, Communications Manager – Policy Communications, you will lead Aurora’s efforts to communicate our position on the policies, regulations, and societal impacts shaping the transportation industry. You will develop and execute integrated strategies that drive impactful media coverage, influence policy outcomes, and strengthen our reputation. You’ll work at the intersection of policy, media relations, and storytelling—helping ensure Aurora’s voice leads the industry conversation.

In this role, you will

Storytelling & Policy Narrative

• Build and lead integrated campaigns that connect Aurora’s policy positions to broader societal benefits, ensuring they are central to Aurora’s overall brand narrative.
• Develop a wide range of policy-focused content including press releases, op-eds, blog posts, bylined articles, talking points, briefing documents, and reactive statements.

Media Relations & Press Coverage

Policy Communications Advisor

Collaboration

Qualifications

The base salary range for this position is $158,000 - $253,000 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.

We are also open to additional details as needed within approved external postings. #LI-JM3 #Mid-Senior

Working at Aurora

At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks. Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.

Commitment to inclusion

Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and / or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech.

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