Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.
We're seeking an experienced communications professional to lead Joby's public affairs and defense communications, supporting our policy, regulatory and government initiatives. Based in our Washington, D.C. office and reporting to the Head of Public Relations, you'll work closely with our Government Affairs, Defense and Executive teams to shape the narratives that support Joby's long-term growth.
This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, government and national security, helping shape communications around Joby's policy, regulatory and defense initiatives. You'll play a central role in communicating the value of our work with government and defense partners while helping build understanding of how advanced aviation can benefit communities, strengthen national resilience and support the future of transportation.
As part of a lean, collaborative communications team, you'll also have the opportunity to contribute across a broad range of corporate, product and executive communications initiatives. From supporting commercial launches and community engagement in launch markets to helping tell the stories behind our technology, partnerships and people, you'll work across many of the most important moments in Joby's journey.
You have at least 8 years of experience in public affairs, policy or strategic communications, ideally spanning government, Capitol Hill, defense, aerospace, transportation or other highly regulated industries.
You understand how communications, public policy and reputation work together. You're equally comfortable drafting messaging for senior executives, developing communications plans around major policy initiatives, responding to fast-moving issues and building relationships with journalists, policymakers and external stakeholders.
You're a strong writer who can distill complex regulatory, legislative and technical issues into compelling narratives for a wide range of audiences. You exercise excellent judgment, thrive in fast-moving environments and enjoy working across multiple disciplines to solve challenging communications problems.
Partner closely with Government Affairs, Defense, Legal and executive leadership to align communications with business objectives
Develop messaging and communications materials for legislative, regulatory and policy initiatives
Support communications around defense programmes, government partnerships and federal contracting opportunities, working closely with internal stakeholders
Build and maintain relationships with journalists covering Congress, federal agencies, transportation, defense and public policy
Draft high-quality communications materials, including press releases, briefing documents, Q&As, speeches, opinion pieces and executive correspondence
Prepare executives and subject matter experts for media interviews, congressional engagements, conferences and policy events
Monitor emerging policy developments and identify proactive communications opportunities that strengthen Joby's reputation with government stakeholders
Support rapid response communications around policy developments, legislative activity and issues affecting the business
Collaborate with the broader Communications team to ensure consistent messaging across corporate, product and public affairs communications
Measure communications effectiveness and provide strategic recommendations based on data and stakeholder feedback
Experience supporting communications within government, aerospace, defense, transportation or another highly regulated industry
Strong understanding of the U.S. federal policy and regulatory environment
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to communicate complex policy and technical issues clearly
Experience advising senior leaders and preparing executives for media and public engagements
Strong relationships with policy, government, transportation or defense media
Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive issues with sound judgment and discretion
Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills
Willingness to travel as needed
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $183,800 - $252,700/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer