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Zoox

Senior Communications Manager, Policy, Safety, Reputation

Zoox

. Lead communications across policy, safety, and reputation functions .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeFoster City • California • United StatesSenior💰 $164,000 - $197,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading communications strategies across policy, safety, and reputation functions, with a strong focus on managing high-stakes communications in regulated industries. Proven ability to develop proactive campaigns, manage media relationships, and navigate complex regulatory landscapes.

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8+ Years In CommunicationsHigh-Stakes Technical CommunicationsProactive Policy Communications CampaignsIssues Management Under PressureExcellent Written And Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills
Communications StrategyCampaign ExecutionRegulatory Landscape TrackingMedia Relationship ManagementRisk Mitigation StrategiesTechnical Topic DistillationProgram OrganizationCommunity EngagementPolicy CommunicationsReactive Communications
Soft Skills
Collaborative Cross-Functional WorkAttention To DetailJudgment Under PressureSharp Public Trust Instincts
Industry Keywords
Autonomous VehiclesRegulatory EnvironmentSafety CommunicationsReputation ManagementEmerging TechnologyAviationAutomotiveEnergyHealthcare

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead communications across policy, safety, and reputation functions
  • Set communications strategy and execute proactive campaigns
  • Partner with policy, safety, legal, product, and other teams to build communications campaigns
  • Own and support external communications programs and events
  • Track the autonomous vehicle regulatory landscape and develop forward-looking communications strategies
  • Develop media relationships and manage inbound and reactive requests
  • Proactively communicate Zoox's safety story and framework to external stakeholders
  • Anticipate communications risks and establish mitigation strategies
  • Serve as a communications partner on sensitive, fast-moving matters
  • Build communications programs supporting community and policy in-market initiatives
  • Support reactive communications with speed, accuracy, and judgment
  • Provide communications counsel across the organization
  • Represent communications in safety and trust working groups

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 8+ years in communications or policy communications, with deep experience handling safety, regulatory, or reputation-sensitive issues
  • Proven track record managing high-stakes, technical communications, ideally in a heavily regulated industry such as AV, aviation, automotive, energy, or healthcare
  • Experience running proactive policy communications campaigns that shaped narratives or regulatory outcomes
  • Experience in issues management and developing reactive communications under pressure and tight timelines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to distill complex technical topics accurately for broad audiences
  • Strong executive management skills and ability to work collaboratively cross-functionally
  • High attention to detail and program organization skills
  • Sharp instincts for what builds and breaks public trust
  • Experience in autonomous vehicles, mobility, or emerging technology is a bonus
  • Familiarity with the federal and state AV regulatory environment is a bonus

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation, and bereavement
  • Unpaid time off
  • Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
  • Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
  • Health insurance
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Potential sign-on bonus