Communications Manager

Turo is the world’s largest car sharing marketplace where you can book the perfect car for wherever you’re going from a vibrant community of trusted hosts across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and France. Whether you're flying in from afar or looking for a car down the street, searching for a rugged truck or something smooth and swanky, Turo puts you in the driver's seat of an extraordinary selection of cars shared by local hosts.

About the team

Turo is looking for a Communications Manager to join its US Brand Marketing team to tell the Turo story on a day-to-day basis in the US and highlight how Turo is revolutionizing the car rental industry. The ideal candidate is creative, organized, and can work in a fast-paced environment with a passion for storytelling across different media channels. You will be responsible for working directly with journalists, liaising with agency partners, managing media inquiries, gathering stories from within our guest and host community, creating and executing integrated comms plans, and tracking Turo and relevant industry news. You will report to our Senior Brand Communications Manager (US) and work in close partnership with Legal, Data, and Host Success.

What you will do

• Provide support for US communications priorities
• Create holistic communications plans for both traditional and social media
• Lead seasonal press outreach
• Own PR and social tracking, and building media and influencer lists
• Establish and strengthen relationships with key reporters and influencers across the U.S.
• Manage reactive press requests and use available tools like data, industry research to host stories to build positive sentiment around Turo’s community and brand
• Engage with our host & guest community on media opportunities
• Liaise with regional and global members of the Communications team and with key stakeholders across Marketing, Legal, Host Success, Government Relations, and Business Development

Your profile

• 5+ years of agency or in-house experience handling PR and social media/influencer relations
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications or related work experience
• Exceptional at media relations with a strong roster of strong media contacts with an ability to identify what makes for a compelling story
• Ability to plan and execute a proactive press project such as a data-driven pitch or campaign (i.e. press event, press trip, celebrity/influencer engagement)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Meltwater, Cision, or related software
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to travel as required to staff media opportunities and campaigns
• Valid US driver's license

Bonus if you have

• Previous experience in the auto, marketplace, or travel industry
• Experience working in data visualization tools such as Domo or Tableau

For this role, the target base salary range in San Francisco is $110,000-$123,000 annually. This role is also eligible for equity and the benefits described below. In general, our ranges reflect the market-based target for new hire salaries based on the level and location of the role. Within the range, individual pay is determined by objective factors assessed during the application and interview process, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We encourage you to talk with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits available for this role.

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Benefits

• Competitive salary, equity, benefits, and perks for all full-time employees
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (Country specific)
• Retirement employer match
• $2,000 Learning & Development stipend to invest in your professional development
• $1,000 USD Turo host matching and $1,500 USD vehicle reimbursement program
• $100 USD Monthly Turo travel credit
• Cell phone, internet and Fringe benefit stipend
• Paid time off to relax and recharge
• Paid holidays, volunteer time off, and parental leave
• For those who are in the office full-time or hybrid we have weekly in-office lunch, office snacks, and fun activities
• Annual Turbo Week (week-long, company-wide conference)

We are committed to building a diverse team. If you are from a background that's underrepresented in tech, we'd love to meet you.

Aside from an award winning work environment and the opportunity to be part of the world’s largest car sharing marketplace, we are also growing the team quickly - join us! Even if you don't meet every qualification, we are looking for people with enthusiasm for what we do and we will consider you for this and other possibilities.

Turo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.

Turo will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as applicable.

We welcome candidates with physical, mental, and/or neurological disabilities. If you require assistance applying for an open position, or need accommodation during the recruiting process due to a disability, please submit a request to People Operations by emailing [email protected].

About Turo

Turo is the world’s largest car sharing marketplace where you can book the perfect car for wherever you’re going from a vibrant community of trusted hosts across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and France. Whether you're flying in from afar or looking for a car down the street, searching for a rugged truck or something smooth and swanky, Turo puts you in the driver's seat of an extraordinary selection of cars shared by local hosts.

Discover Turo at https://turo.com, the App Store, and Google Play, and check out our blog, Field Notes.

Read more about the Turo culture according to Turo CEO, Andre Haddad.