Staff External Communications Manager

Dallas, TX (Hybrid)

$115K/yr – $184K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own regional media strategy and outreach in Texas to secure earned coverage in business, tech, and transport beats, shaping spokespeople readiness and cross‑functional messaging.

Media Strategy & Outreach: Build and run the Texas media plan, cultivate reporters, and secure proactive coverage with long term credibility.
Spokesperson Readiness & Interviews: Prepare executives and coordinate on-site media experiences and press events in Texas.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Align announcements, timing, and messaging with communications, government relations, marketing, operations, and leadership.

Job Description

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.

Aurora Innovation

Aurora Innovation is a healthcare SaaS specialist dedicated to increasing access to care services and creating well-functioning work environments for healthcare professionals. Read more about our products on our website www.aurorainnovation.com

Founded in 1996

Uppsala kommun, Uppsala County, SWE

88 employees (7 in marketing)

www.aurorainnovation.com