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Community & Public Affairs Specialist

Community & Public Affairs Specialist

CompanyWaymo
LocationWashington, DC, USA
Salary$125000 – $157000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • 5+ years of public affairs, non-profit or marketing experience (in-house or agency)
  • Experience planning, creating and executing strategic digital campaigns
  • External relationship building experience
  • Strong public speaking skills
  • Experience planning and executing in-person events, including onsite setup and breakdown

Responsibilities

  • Build and manage relationships with influential community organizations and (non-elected) stakeholders across various East Coast cities to establish trust and understanding of Waymo’s autonomous driving technology before and after service launch
  • Represent Waymo at community events: this includes coordinating local sponsorships, managing event logistics, attending – and in some cases delivering remarks – on behalf of the company
  • Work in close partnership with the communications, marketing, operations and public policy teams to ensure all work is grounded in research and supports business needs
  • Lead photo and videoshoot productions and manage the development of social and digital marketing materials for Waymo Community channels
  • Demonstrate ability to think strategically about complex issues, leading to thoughtful recommendations and scalable action plans

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience managing agency support
  • Bilingual speaker (Spanish or Mandarin Chinese)