Chief Brand & Communications Officer

Aurora; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Aurora is seeking a seasoned Head of Marketing and Communications to lead our brand and narrative across external and internal channels. You will unite marketing, PR, internal comms, and creative teams, reporting to the President, and collaborating with Government Relations, Investor Relations, Business Development, and People to ensure a cohesive, safety-focused communications strategy.

The role requires guiding brand strategy through times of rapid commercialization, maintaining consistent

Qualifications

• 15+ years in leadership roles within marketing, communications or public relations.
• Proven ability to build, scale and retain senior teams during rapid growth.
• Extensive enterprise B2B marketing experience with account-based strategies.
• Experienced in executive communications and crisis management.
• Analytical with demonstrated ROI tracking for programs.
• Collaborates with Government Relations and Investor Relations to unify narratives.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication across audiences.
• Deep experience managing large-scale media campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary marketing, communications, and creative team under a unified brand vision.
• Develop and execute comprehensive strategies aligning with Aurora's mission to deploy the Aurora Driver safely and broadly.
• Define metrics and report on impact to executives and the board, establishing benchmarks for success in communications.
• Forge strong cross-functional partnerships with Government Relations, Investor Relations, Business Development, and People to craft cohesive messaging.
• Protect and grow brand equity across audiences including policymakers, investors, partners, employees, and talent.
• Guide internal communications to foster transparency, alignment, and engagement during commercialization.
• Ensure cohesive storytelling across pillars and align campaigns with the unified brand.

Skills

Leadership

Executive comms

Crisis management

Strategic marketing

Cross-functional alignment

Job description

Aurora is seeking a seasoned Head of Marketing and Communications to lead our brand and narrative across external and internal channels. You will unite marketing, PR, internal comms, and creative teams, reporting to the President, and collaborating with Government Relations, Investor Relations, Business Development, and People to ensure a cohesive, safety-focused communications strategy.

The role requires guiding brand strategy through times of rapid commercialization, maintaining consistent