lyft
Senior Manager, Policy Communications - LUS & Social Impact
At a Glance
- Location
- New York, United States
- Employment
- employment_required
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Compensation
- in the New York City area is $132,000 - $165,000, not inclusive of potential eq
- Posted
- 2026-07-13T16:18:26-04:00
Key Requirements
Domain Knowledge
- Government
- Media
- Regulatory
Benefits & Perks
edical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs availa
Requirements
Proven track record developing and executing strategic communications campaigns at a tech company, in-house at a major corporation, or in a government/regulatory communications role
Established relationships with policy and tech press; demonstrated success securing media coverage on policy-related topics
Experience with crisis communications and rapid response in regulatory or litigation-adjacent environments is a strong plus
Compensation & Benefits
Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
Mental health benefits
Family building benefits
Child care and pet benefits
401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future
In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a rapid response program ensuring accurate and timely information reaches media, regulators, and the public on high-priority policy issues
Create and manage a strategic roadmap for public appearances, speaking opportunities, and thought leadership that positions Lyft leadership as credible voices in the policy space
Partner with Government Affairs and Public Policy teams to align on strategic messaging for emerging legislation, regulatory proceedings, and government engagements
Lyft Urban Solutions (LUS) Communications
Help lead communications for Lyft's bikeshare and micromobility portfolio — including Citi Bike, Bay Wheels, Bluebikes, Divvy, and BIKETOWN — spanning policy, corporate, and consumer dimensions
Partner with LUS External Affairs to develop earned media strategies and stakeholder outreach for program announcements, expansions, ridership milestones, and market launches