Policy Communications Lead

Wing

. Own Wing's policy and regulatory communications strategy across federal, state, and local audiences .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • United StatesSenior💰 $238,000 - $252,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in policy communications and public affairs, with a strong ability to advise senior leaders and influence cross-functional teams. Proven track record in developing and executing communications strategies for regulatory and legislative issues while managing stakeholder relationships.

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Policy Communications StrategyPublic Affairs ManagementRegulatory Issues LeadershipCross-Functional Team InfluenceStakeholder Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Policy AnalysisLegislative StrategyIssues ManagementRisk AssessmentCommunications Strategy Development

Soft Skills

Strong Judgment Under PressureInfluencing Without AuthorityEffective Communication

Industry Keywords

Community EngagementMedia RelationsPublic PositioningNoise and Flight Volume AnalysisPermitting and Legislation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own Wing's policy and regulatory communications strategy across federal, state, and local audiences
Advise senior leaders and executives on how Wing's public positioning affects permitting, legislation, and litigation
Partner with Government Affairs and Legal to align messaging on rulemakings, legislation, litigation, and permitting proceedings, and know when to escalate
Build the community-facing evidence base on noise, flight volume, operating hours, data, and privacy practices with Operations
Prepare executives and spokespeople for hearings, council meetings, and high-stakes media interviews
Lead issues and rapid-response communications when a market comes under scrutiny
Coordinate with partners on how Wing is described
Develop pre-launch and pre-permit outreach toolkits for market teams
Monitor policy, media, and community sentiment and translate it into risk assessments and recommendations for leadership
Manage agency and consultant relationships for policy and issues communications
Build a network of credible third-party voices, including host communities, partners, and outside experts

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of experience in policy communications, public affairs, or issues management
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience
Experience scaling, operationalizing, or commercializing at a previous company
Track record of leading communications strategy for regulatory, legislative, or other high-scrutiny issues, not only executing it
Experience advising senior leaders and influencing cross-functional teams without formal authority
Experience working with reporters on policy-driven or contested stories
Ability to explain technical topics credibly without oversimplifying
Strong judgment under pressure, including making calls with incomplete information and escalating appropriately to Legal and leadership

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Candidate accommodations during the interview process for disability or special needs