About the team

The Communications Manager will tell the Turo story on a day-to-day basis in the US and highlight how Turo is reinventing car rental to unlock independence for all.

Were looking for a Communications Manager who is responsible for working directly with traditional and new media 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 competitors in the news.

What you will do

• Provide support for US communications priorities - i.e. creating integrated communications plans leading seasonal press outreach owning PR and social tracking and drafting campaign key messages.

• Establish and strengthen relationships with key traditional and new media reporters and influencers across the U.S.

• Manage reactive press requests and use available tools like data and industry research to create stories that build positive sentiment around Turos community and brand

• Proactively finds newsworthy stories in our host & guest community and engages with our community on media opportunities

• Surface relevant trends and propose creative campaigns that insert Turo in the cultural conversation and drives ROI across PR and SocialVet and manage strategic partnerships that amplify Turos mission targets our core audience and increases brand awareness while presenting a strong ROI

Your profile

• Exceptional communication & organizational skills.

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

• Exceptional at media relations with a strong roster of strong traditional and new 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. trend report press trip partnership)

• Calm and effective in crisis situations with the ability to adapt plans quickly.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Meltwater Cision or related software.

• Five years of agency or in-house experience handling PR and social media/influencer relations. Previous experience in the auto marketplace or travel industry preferred.

• Bachelors Degree in Marketing Journalism Communications or related work experience.

For this role the target base salary range in San Francisco is $110000-$137000 annually. This role is also eligible for equity and 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.

Turo highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule Turists will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays Wednesdays and Thursdays. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Turo offers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary equity benefits and perks for all full-time employees

• Employer-paid medical dental and vision insurance (Country specific)

• Retirement employer match

• Learning & Development stipend to invest in your professional development

• Turo host matching program

• Turo travel credit

• Cell phone and internet 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 in-office lunch office snacks and fun activities

We are committed to building a diverse team. If you are from a background thats underrepresented in tech wed love to meet you. Aside from an award winning work environment and the opportunity to be part of the worlds largest car sharing marketplace we are also growing the team quickly - join us! Even if you dont meet every qualification we are looking for people with enthusiasm for what we do and we will consider you for this and other possibilities.

About Turo

Turo is the worlds largest car sharing marketplace where you can book the perfect car for wherever youre going from a vibrant community of trusted hosts across the US UK Canada Australia and France. Whether youre 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 drivers seat of an extraordinary selection of cars shared by local hosts.

Discover Turo at 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.

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary equity benefits and perks for all full-time employees

• Employer-paid medical dental and vision insurance (Country specific)

• Retirement employer match

• Learning & Development stipend to invest in your professional development

• Turo host matching program

• Turo travel credit

• Cell phone and internet 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 in-office lunch office snacks and fun activities

We are committed to building a diverse team. If you are from a background thats underrepresented in tech wed love to meet you.

Aside from an award winning work environment and the opportunity to be part of the worlds largest car sharing marketplace we are also growing the team quickly - join us! Even if you dont meet every qualification we are looking for people with enthusiasm for what we do and we will consider you for this and other possibilities.

About Turo

Turo is the worlds largest car sharing marketplace where you can book the perfect car for wherever youre going from a vibrant community of trusted hosts across the US UK Canada Australia and France. Whether youre 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 drivers seat of an extraordinary selection of cars shared by local hosts.

Discover Turo at 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.

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