Manager, Public Affairs

AAA Club Alliance (ACA) is hiring for a Public Affairs Manager to join our team in Cincinnati! The Public Affairs Manager works with the Director to execute integrated strategies across media relations, government affairs, and community engagement to elevate AAA’s brand, influence policy, and drive mission-aligned impact. This role blends traditional advocacy with data-driven decision-making, and stakeholder-centric engagement. The Manager serves as a trusted spokesperson, strategic advisor, and connector across the organization and the public, private, and civic sectors.

What We Offer:

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a total rewards package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our package includes:

• Competitive annual salary

• Annual Bonus + Annual Merit Increase Eligibility

• Hybrid schedule (3 days on-site weekly)

• Comprehensive health benefits package

• 3+ weeks of paid time off accrued during your first year

• 401(K) plan with company match up to 7%

• Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement

• Paid time off to volunteer & company-sponsored volunteer events throughout the year

• Other benefits include a free AAA Premier Membership, Health & Wellness Program, Health Concierge Service, Life Insurance and Short Term/Long Term Disability

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement integrated public and government affairs strategies that support AAA’s goals and protect its interests.

• Serve as a spokesperson and public voice, engaging with media, government, community, and transportation stakeholders to influence policy and promote organizational objectives.

• Build and manage partnerships with government, education, and business entities; actively participate in task forces, workgroups, and traffic safety events.

• Create and distribute professional content (e.g., press releases, fact sheets, social media) aligned with corporate messaging; track media ROI.

• Lead media and community events; prepare and deliver testimony, speeches, and public correspondence.

• Execute engagement strategies to promote business lines, safety initiatives, special projects, and events.

• Maintain relationships with internal business units to support strategic initiatives.

• Oversee external consultants and lobbyists as needed.

• Manage specific projects or initiatives within the Public Affairs team.

• Collaborate with the Director on budgeting and expense monitoring.

• Stay informed on emerging technologies (e.g., generative AI, immersive media) to enhance and future-proof public affairs efforts.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

    

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, government affairs, or related field; advanced education, APR certification, or specialized training preferred

• Minimum 7 years of experience in public/government relations, including safety education, media engagement, public speaking, and writing

• Strong background in media (print, radio, TV) and legislative affairs preferred

• Exceptional written and verbal communication

• Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management

• Ability to engage effectively with media, government agencies, and internal leadership

• Skilled in stakeholder analysis and advocacy aligned with AAA’s mission

• Innovative approach to public/government affairs with measurable impact

• Comfortable working independently and speaking publicly

• Creative in developing promotional strategies

• Proficient in social media and online advocacy tools

• Knowledge of traffic safety, transportation, and travel-related legislation

• Experienced in managing campaigns involving media and lobbying

• Advanced PC skills, including Word, PowerPoint, graphic design software and emerging AI

• Valid driver’s license required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication

• Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management

• Ability to engage effectively with media, government agencies, and internal leadership

• Skilled in stakeholder analysis and advocacy aligned with AAA’s mission

• Innovative approach to public/government affairs with measurable impact

• Comfortable working independently and speaking publicly

• Creative in developing promotional strategies

• Proficient in social media and online advocacy tools

• Knowledge of traffic safety, transportation, and travel-related legislation

• Experienced in managing campaigns involving media and lobbying

• Advanced PC skills, including Word, PowerPoint, graphic design software and emerging AI

• Valid driver’s license required

Full time Associates are offered a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options
• Up to 2 weeks Paid parental leave 
• 401k plan with company match up to 7%
• 2+ weeks of PTO within your first year
• Paid company holidays
• Company provided volunteer opportunities + 1 volunteer day per year
• Free AAA Membership
• Continual learning reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• And MORE! Check out our Benefits Page for more information

ACA is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment practices laws. At ACA, we are committed to cultivating a welcoming and inclusive workplace of team members with diverse backgrounds and experiences to enable us to meet our goals and support our values while serving our Members and customers.  We strive to attract and retain candidates with a passion for their work and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply.  It is ACA’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all positions. Hiring decisions are based upon ACA’s operating needs, and applicant qualifications including, but not limited to, experience, skills, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.

 

Job Category:

Media - Journalism - Newspaper