Zoox
Senior Communications Manager, Policy, Safety & Reputation
$164K–$197K
Foster City, CA · Hybrid · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 23, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years in communications or policy communications.
About the job
Leads communications strategy and execution across policy, safety, and reputation as Zoox scales its autonomous robotaxi service.
What you'll do
- Build and run communications campaigns and external programs supporting safety, policy, reputation, and community initiatives.
- Track AV regulatory developments and turn them into communications strategies; manage media relationships and reactive requests.
- Advise cross-functional teams on sensitive matters, anticipate communications risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
What they ask for
- 8+ years in communications or policy communications, with deep experience handling safety, regulatory, or reputation-sensitive issues.
- Track record managing high-stakes technical communications; experience in a heavily regulated industry is stated as ideal.
- 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.
Nice to have
- Experience in autonomous vehicles, mobility, or emerging technology.
- Familiarity with the federal and state AV regulatory environment.
Pay
USD 164,000–197,000 per-year-salary (base salary)
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