lyft

Senior Manager, Policy Communications - LUS & Social Impact

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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

Health Insurance

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