Policy Communications Manager

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.

• 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.

• 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; and 

• Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate projects across stakeholders. 

For this role, the target base salary range in San Francisco is $135,000 - $170,000
annually and in AZ is $120,000 - $150,000 annually. This role is also eligible for equity and benefits. In general, our ranges reflect the market-based target for new hire salaries based on the level and location of the role. Within the range, individual pay is determined by objective factors assessed during the application and interview process, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We encourage you to talk with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits available for this role.

Turo highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Turists will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Turo offers. 

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• 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

We are committed to building a diverse team. If you are from a background that's underrepresented in tech, we'd love to meet you.

Aside from an award winning work environment and the opportunity to be part of the world’s largest car sharing marketplace, we are also growing the team quickly - join us!  Even if you don't meet every qualification, we are looking for people with enthusiasm for what we do and we will consider you for this and other possibilities.

Turo is the world’s largest car sharing marketplace where you can book the perfect car for wherever you’re going from a vibrant community of trusted hosts across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and France. Whether you're flying in from afar or looking for a car down the street, searching for a rugged truck or something smooth and swanky, Turo puts you in the driver's seat of an extraordinary selection of cars shared by local hosts.

Discover Turo at https://turo.com, the App Store, and Google Play, and check out our blog, Field Notes.  

Read more about the Turo culture according to Turo CEO, Andre Haddad.

Turo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program.  Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.  We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.  

Turo will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as applicable.  

We welcome candidates with physical, mental, and/or neurological disabilities. If you require assistance applying for an open position, or need accommodation during the recruiting process due to a disability, please submit a request to People Operations by emailing [email protected].