State & Local Public Affairs Communications - Detroit, MI

Posted: 02/11/2026

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Description
General Motors is seeking  a Public Affairs Communications Leader to drive state and local storytelling   and help execute campaign-style public affairs work across national and local markets. 

The ideal candidate is a creative storyteller and strong executor — someone who understands the policy and labor landscape, builds trusted relationships with reporters, and knows how to turn ideas into meaningful coverage. 

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead state and local public affairs storytelling that strengthens GM’s reputation in key communities and helps manage policy and labor-related risk. 
  • Translate GM’s economic, jobs, and manufacturing priorities into consistent, locally relevant coverage across earned, owned, and paid channels. 
  • Execute campaign-style public affairs work in partnership with policy, marketing, and manufacturing communications teams. 
  • Build and sustain strong relationships with reporters in priority labor, manufacturing, and policy markets. 
  • Spot and pitch stories ranging from fast-moving developments to longer-lead features on investment, innovation, and workforce. 
  • Support communications around sensitive local issues with care, speed, and sound judgment. 
  • AND MORE...
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