Public Affairs Manager, SoCal

Flock Safety is the leading safety technology platform, helping communities thrive by taking a proactive approach to crime prevention and security. Our hardware and software suite connects cities, law enforcement, businesses, schools, and neighborhoods in a nationwide public‑private safety network. Trusted by over 5,000 communities, 4,500 law‑enforcement agencies, and 1,000 businesses, Flock delivers real‑time intelligence while prioritizing privacy and responsible innovation.

We are seeking a Public Affairs Manager to play a critical role in engaging with external stakeholders to enhance public safety in our communities. Reporting to the Director of Public Affairs, this role will focus on collaborating with cross‑functional partners to engage with local elected officials, grassroots/grass‑stops organizations, and community leaders. You will represent Flock Safety externally, including regularly speaking at city council meetings, help build credibility across a variety of stakeholder audiences, develop meaningful partnerships, and elevate the voices of our customers and those who benefit from our tools to help advance our strategic policy objectives.

• Previous experience in the tech industry is preferred.
• Direct experience engaging with public affairs audiences at the local executive level (mayor, council member, city manager level), including on the campaign trail, in an advocacy role, or in local government.
• Ability to thrive and get results in a fast‑paced, demanding environment.
• Self‑starter; intrinsically motivated with grit who approaches challenges with a solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to travel on short notice and a willingness to work long hours that city council meetings sometimes require.
• Has a knack for clear communication on complex topics, both to experts and laypeople, in a variety of formats, from writing to community engagement to giving formal presentations and testimony.
• A sophisticated understanding of the regional political landscape at the city and county level.
• Passion about our mission and the opportunity to help elected officials fully realize their public safety priorities.
• The ability to work in a bipartisan landscape and think creatively about political coalition building.
• Public policy, business, or other relevant degree/experience.
• Experience managing relationships with influential community groups/organizations.
• Preexisting network of relationships in the region is a strong plus.

You must be in the Los Angeles, California area to be considered.

We are a results‑oriented culture and believe job descriptions are a thing of the past. We prescribe to 90‑day plans and believe that good days lead to good weeks, which lead to good months. This serves as a preview of the 90‑day plan you will receive if you were to be hired in this role at Flock Safety.

• Review current local legislative initiatives in your region, shadow multiple municipal engagements including city council testimony, begin relationship building with preexisting stakeholders, assess the team's strengths and opportunities, and have full literacy in Flock’s suite of products.

• Understand your region’s sales objectives and how your work supports those goals. Engage in the enablement process from start to finish under supervision including speaking at a city council meeting. Initiate new third‑party partnerships that complement Flock’s policy objectives and have a communications plan to maintain consistent contact with all stakeholders in your region.

• At this point, you should be fully on and running. You should have successfully, you should feel both comfortable operating at Flock and within your team, and you are confidently representing Flock before Public Affairs audiences across your region.

In this role, you’ll receive a salary range of $130,000 – $170,000 as well as Flock Safety stock options. We don't offer bonuses. Base salary is determined by job‑related experience, education/training, as well as market indicators. Your recruiter will discuss this in depth with you during our first chat.

• Flexible PTO
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