Public Relations Jobs 2026 (Now Hiring) – Smart Auto Apply

In this role, you will...

• Build and own the strategy for political and community engagement in southwestern cities
• Develop and maintain relationships with local officials, their staff, regulators, and other key external stakeholders
• Track current and emerging political activity and policy developments
• Represent Zoox at community and political events
• Manage locally-based political consultants
• Support the larger policy team by developing briefings, researching legislation, and managing complex, cross-functional projects
• Work closely with other teams at Zoox, including Legal,
• Communications, and Safety teams, to ensure up-to-date knowledge of company plans and report on policy/political developments with clear analysis.

Qualifications

• Possess 8+ years of public policy experience within government, nonprofits, public interest groups, or industry associations.
• Demonstrate a proven track record of successfully building, implementing, and evaluating complex public policy and government affairs initiatives.
• Leverage an extensive political and community network within the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
• Apply a keen understanding of the political landscape and sentiment across diverse jurisdictions.
• Exhibit exceptional leadership, project management, and organizational capabilities.
• Conduct high-level research and comprehensive policy analysis.
• Advocate effectively for complex policy positions before diverse and influential audiences.
• Communicate with clarity and impact through superior interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.
• Utilize specialized experience in transportation policy or relevant urban planning practices.

Bonus Qualifications

• Established relationships with state and federal officials and agencies across Southern California.
• Direct experience operating within other major Southwestern cities and states.
• Background in managing external consultants or small, high-impact teams.
• Familiarity with autonomous vehicle policy, micro-mobility, or bringing disruptive technologies to market.
• Fluency in culturally relevant languages to better engage local communities.
• Advanced degree such as a J.D., MBA, MPP, or MPA.