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Public Affairs Manager

United States Employment contract 168000.00 - 207000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 04, 2026
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Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states. As Waymo continues it's expansion, Texas represents a significant milestone in domestic scaling. We’re looking for a strategic ambassador to earn the community trust required to unlock Texas. Help us build the public affairs blueprint for Waymo’s future from the ground up. The Public Affairs team is within the Marketing, Communication and Public Affairs organization at Waymo.

Job Responsibility

  • Strategic Relationship Management: Develop and sustain high-level partnerships with influential nonprofit organizations (e.g., road safety, accessibility) and non-elected community leaders to build long-term trust and maintain Waymo’s ability to operate in our Texas markets
  • Campaign Strategy & Community Organizing: Execute Waymo’s TX strategy for public affairs campaigns and grassroots organizing, collaborating with cross-functional working groups to align local community interests with Waymo’s scaling milestones
  • Creative Advocacy & Digital Storytelling: Direct the planning and execution of multi-channel digital media campaigns that leverage third-party advocates and authentic narratives to showcase the societal benefits of Waymo’s technology
  • External Representation & Brand Diplomacy: Serve as a public face of Waymo in TX, advocating for company values at sponsored events, partner meetings, and volunteer initiatives, while providing expert support for local media inquiries
  • High-Impact Programming & Sponsorships: Identify and secure strategic sponsorship and event opportunities that maximize Waymo’s visibility and influence
  • oversee full-lifecycle execution, from initial selection to on-site logistics and staffing
  • Financial & Operational Oversight: Manage a budget across multiple workstreams, ensuring disciplined resource allocation and measurable ROI for TX public affairs initiatives

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in public affairs, community organizing, or external affairs, with a proven track record of leading high-stakes campaigns from inception to measurable impact
  • Demonstrated expertise in designing and executing complex digital advocacy campaigns, including setting data-driven KPIs and managing multi-channel execution
  • An established professional network and a sophisticated understanding of Texas' charitable sectors, grassroots organizations, and non-elected community influencers, particularly within Austin, San Antonio, Dallas and Houston
  • Experience building and maintaining long-term, trust-based relationships with diverse advocacy groups (e.g., accessibility, road safety, or local community leaders)
  • Direct experience managing and allocating budgets with fiscal discipline
  • Experience serving as a public-facing spokesperson, including speaking at events, community forums, or managing local media inquiries. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives

Nice to have

  • Previous experience in the transportation, autonomous vehicle, micromobility, or emerging technology sectors navigating first-to-market regulatory and public perception challenges
  • Experience managing external public affairs or creative agencies to scale campaign impact
  • A history of working effectively within a fast-moving organization, collaborating across multiple cross-functional teams
  • Self-starter with experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where strategy must remain agile and responsive to shifting business needs
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility and trust with a wide range of stakeholders
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguous and evolving policy environments and pivoting quickly to support changing business needs

What we offer

  • discretionary annual bonus program
  • equity incentive plan
  • generous Company benefits program
  • Health and wellness
  • Financial wellness
  • Flexibility and time off

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