Public Affairs Communications

General Motors

full-time

Posted on: 2/6/2026

Location Type: Hybrid

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💰 $149,500 - $199,800 per year

About the role

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.

8-10+ years of experience in communications, public relations, public affairs, or a related field
Outstanding writing, storytelling, and media relations skills, with a 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.
Calm, composed, and armed with a sense of humor.

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

relationship buildingjudgmentinfluencecalmnesscomposuresense of humor