[Hiring] Senior Manager, Public Policy & Member Communications @PrePass

Role Description

The Senior Manager, Public Policy & Member Communications will lead the day-to-day development and execution of strategic communications supporting public policy priorities across the PrePass enterprise and member engagement for PrePass Safety Alliance. This role will strengthen how PrePass communicates its policy positions and public affairs activities, while helping the Alliance inform and engage its members, and convey the value of its public-private partnership in advancing commercial motor vehicle safety and efficiency.

• Translate complex policy issues, legislative and regulatory developments, grant awards, and related initiatives into clear, timely, and compelling communications.
• Shape messaging and serve as the lead writer for enterprise-wide public policy issues and Alliance member communications, including:
  • Member updates
  • Statements and releases
  • Original articles
  • Policy briefs
  • Talking points
  • Executive remarks
  • Newsletters
  • Social media posts
  • Other content for cross-functional stakeholders
• Build the Alliance’s member communications function, including channels, tools, and processes to keep members informed and connected.
• Assess Alliance member communications needs, develop recommendations for the leadership team, and implement agreed-upon approaches.
• Lead content development, establish a regular communications cadence, and support opportunities for member feedback and participation.
• Maintain the enterprise-wide public policy editorial calendar and coordinate it with marketing’s calendar for integrated planning and visibility across functions.
• Partner with marketing colleagues on design, production, and distribution of content while retaining primary responsibility for the substance, messaging, and writing of PrePass public policy and Alliance member communications.
• Provide internal communications support across the enterprise as it relates to policy priorities and Alliance member activities.
• Anticipate communications needs, respond effectively to emerging policy developments, and collaborate across teams to advance PrePass’s public policy priorities and the Alliance’s mission.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of progressive experience in communications, public affairs, member engagement, association communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing communications programs, campaigns, or complex workstreams from planning through execution.
• Experience developing communications for executives, senior leaders, boards, members, policymakers, media, or other high-level stakeholders.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to translate complex policy, technical, and organizational information into clear and compelling content for varied audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across functions such as government affairs, marketing, operations, legal, product, sales, and executive leadership.
• Experience managing editorial calendars, newsletters, and other digital or stakeholder communications.
• Experience supporting earned media, including press releases, policy statements, and thought-leadership content.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines, approvals, and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive organizational, policy, personnel, or stakeholder information.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, public policy, political science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

Requirements

• Available to travel approximately 15% annually to support two annual member meetings, industry conferences, and stakeholder engagements.

Compensation

• The anticipated salary for this position in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area is $140,000 annually, based on experience.

Benefits

• Robust benefit package that includes medical, dental, and vision that start on date of hire.
• Paid Time Off, to include vacation, sick, holidays, and floating holidays.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Company-funded “lifestyle account” upon date of hire for you to apply toward your physical and mental well-being (i.e., ski passes, retreats, gym memberships).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Voluntary benefits, to include but not limited to Legal and Pet Discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (available at no cost to you).
• Company-sponsored and funded “Culture Team” that focuses on the Physical, Mental, and Professional well-being of employees.
• Community Give-Back initiatives.
• Culture that focuses on employee development initiatives.

Join Us

At PrePass, our mission drives us. We invest in relationships. We challenge ourselves to innovate and improve. We win together. Simply put, we live our Core Values. Ready to help move the transportation industry forward? Join us and let’s drive progress—together.