Public Affairs Manager, State & Local Media

Meta • Washington, DC • 3h ago

Summary:

Meta is seeking a Public Affairs Manager to join our team and help drive media engagement to amplify Meta's commitments to small businesses and communities across the country, and around key state-level policy issues. This role is ideal for someone with demonstrated media relations experience at the state and local level who has experience managing competing priorities and adapting to shifting timelines and is passionate about telling the story of how technology supports economic growth in communities nationwide.In this role, you will execute communications strategies that connect Meta's investments, programs, and product announcements to the local communities they impact. You will work closely with cross-functional partners on Policy, Marketing, Economic Impact, and Product teams to drive earned media and public awareness at the state and local level. We are looking for a strategic communicator who can work with state house reporters, local broadcast outlets, and major local digital/print outlets on both proactive narratives and responsive communications.

Required Skills:

Public Affairs Manager, State & Local Media Responsibilities:

Execute state and local media strategies to amplify Meta's SMB and community-focused announcements across key markets nationwide

Build and maintain relationships with state and local journalists, editors, and media outlets to drive sustained, positive coverage of Meta's community investments

Create communications plans, messaging, and related materials - including press releases, media pitches, op-eds, fact sheets, and talking points - tailored to local audiences

Identify and develop compelling local stories and case studies that demonstrate Meta's impact on small businesses and communities

Collaborate with cross-functional partners across Policy, Marketing, Economic Impact, and Product teams to identify opportunities to amplify announcements at the state and local level

Support rapid response efforts and manage reactive media inquiries related to SMB and community issues at the local level

Track, measure, and report on the effectiveness of state and local media campaigns, providing data-driven insights to inform future strategy

Monitor state and local media landscapes and political environments to identify emerging opportunities and risks

Help plan and execute local events, roundtables, and small business engagements that generate media coverage and community goodwill

Partner with external agencies and consultants as needed to extend reach in priority markets

Minimum Qualifications:

8+ years of experience in public affairs, communications, media relations, or a related field

Experience developing and executing state and local media strategies across multiple markets

Experience building relationships with journalists and generating earned media coverage at the state and local level

Experience creating communications materials including press releases, media pitches, talking points, and op-eds

Experience prioritizing competing projects based on impact, deadlines, and stakeholder needs

Willingness to travel domestically to support local media engagements and events

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience using media monitoring and analytics tools to measure campaign effectiveness

Track record of placing stories in state and local media outlets across diverse geographic markets

Experience in corporate communications, agency, or campaign settings, particularly on economic development or small business issues

Established network of state and local media contacts across multiple regions

Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/@context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

Experience working with community-based organizations, chambers of commerce, and local economic development groups

Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

Familiarity with the policy and political dynamics that shape local media coverage of technology companies

Experience with crisis communications and rapid response at the local level

Understanding of the technology industry and Meta's products, particularly those serving small businesses (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp Business)

Public Compensation:

$119,000/year to $171,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereo@types, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.

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