Public Affairs Manager, Southern California

About the role

The Problem As Flock scales public safety partnerships across local municipalities, navigating regional policy environments requires dedicated public affairs leadership. Advancing our policy objectives and supporting local agency leaders demands proactive engagement with mayors, city council members, and community organizations. You will represent Flock across local government forums, build cross-sector coalitions, and elevate customer impact stories to strengthen public trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with local executive leaders, city council members, and grassroots community organizations to advance regional public policy objectives.
• Represent Flock at city council meetings, public hearings, and community forums, delivering testimony and formal presentations.
• Build and sustain regional coalitions with influential community groups and third-party partners to support public safety policy initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal sales and communications teams to align public affairs strategies with regional growth goals and customer enablement.
• Establish structured communication rhythms with external regional stakeholders to maintain consistent dialogue on public safety outcomes.

What This Role is Not

• This isn't an internal communications or PR writing role, you will spend your time in the field engaging external political and community stakeholders directly.
• This isn't a purely reactive policy function, you will proactively build third-party coalitions and establish long-term relationships before municipal debates arise.
• This isn't a rigid desk job, you will adapt to dynamic regional travel schedules and evening city council meeting timelines.

Requirements

• Direct experience engaging local executive officials, city managers, or council members within government, campaign, or public advocacy roles.
• Demonstrated capability to articulate complex public policy and technology concepts clearly across formal testimony, presentations, and community discussions.
• Sophisticated understanding of regional municipal politics, city council dynamics, and bipartisan coalition building.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with influential community organizations and grassroots stakeholders.
• Experience in public policy, business, or related professional environments.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in public policy, political science, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in public affairs, policy development, or similar roles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver formal presentations and testify effectively.
• Ability to navigate and influence regional political landscapes and build coalitions.
• Experience in managing relationships with community organizations and grassroots stakeholders.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including a starting salary between $130,000 and $170,000, plus Flock Stock Options.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote options.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Work-life balance with dynamic regional travel schedules and evening city council meeting timelines.

Pay

• Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, as well as market indicators.
• The range in this posting covers base salary only and doesn't include equity, sales bonus plans where applicable, or benefits.
• The range may be adjusted over time, and this posting may span more than one career level.

Schedule

• Dynamic regional travel schedules and evening city council meeting timelines.

Company Information

Flock builds the technology that makes community safety a reality. Last year, we supported over 1 million criminal investigations and helped locate more than 10,000 missing people. With over 1,700 employees and $1B in funding, Flock prioritizes candidates in Atlanta and Boston. Hub-based roles offer real in-person time with coworkers, while remote roles are available when a posting is open to remote work. Flock is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skills.