State & Local Public Affairs Communications

About This Role

Drive state and local storytelling for General Motors, executing campaign-style public affairs work to strengthen the company's reputation in key communities and manage policy and labor-related risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead state and local public affairs storytelling that strengthens GM’s reputation in key communities and helps manage policy and labor-related risk
• Translate GM’s economic, jobs, and manufacturing priorities into consistent, locally relevant coverage across earned, owned, and paid channels
• Execute campaign-style public affairs work in partnership with policy, marketing, and manufacturing communications teams
• Build and sustain strong relationships with reporters in priority labor, manufacturing, and policy markets
• Spot and pitch stories ranging from fast-moving developments to longer-lead features on investment, innovation, and workforce
• Support communications around sensitive local issues with care, speed, and sound judgment
• Track message pull-through and results to refine storytelling and improve impact over time

Requirements

• 8-10+ years of experience in communications, public relations, public affairs, or a related field
• Outstanding writing, storytelling, and media relations skills
• Track record of securing impactful, high-profile coverage
• Experience driving state and local media engagement and proactive pitching
• Ability to navigate a large, complex organization and influence senior leaders effectively
• Sound judgment and comfort handling sensitive or high-stakes situations

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in communications, public relations, public affairs, or a related field

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits