About the Team

　　The Communications team tells the story of how DoorDash empowers local economies by connecting customers to the best of their communities. The team is a collaborative group with important partners, touching every corner of the organization. A roll-up-your-sleeves attitude, meticulous attention to detail, and out-of-the-box thinking, coupled with a true team spirit and the ability to juggle projects and priorities, are what makes this group so effective. A role on this team will require experience in media relations, policy communications and issues management.

　　About the Role

　　The Associate, Public Affairs Communications role will support the Public Affairs team’s work to tell the story of how DoorDash empowers local economies, Dashers, merchants, partners, and consumers. Your day-to-day will vary with duties ranging from support for a major announcement with cross-functional stakeholders to pitching local media stories on our work in the community to drafting and keeping resources for cross-functional partners up to date. You will report into the Head of Social Impact Communications on our Public Affairs team in our Policy and Communications organization and also have significant exposure to our Policy and Trust and Dasher Experience pods. We expect this role to be hybrid with some time in-office and some time remote.

　　You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…

　　Work closely with the Public Affairs Communications team, as well as the Public Engagement, Government Relations, Policy Research, and Social Impact teams, to help develop and communicate the DoorDash story, demonstrating our support for merchants, Dashers and consumers in the communities we serve. 

　　Spearhead “always-on” communications that tells the story of merchants, Dashers, partners, and consumers in local markets.

　　Support and, occasionally, manage federal and state public affairs campaigns and local proactive earned media efforts, from planning to executing to reporting back results.

　　Draft, edit and manage earned and owned communications materials including editorial calendars, press releases, pitches, blog posts, coverage reports, and media lists, to support a wide array of company and policy news, from new initiative announcements to reactive media messaging.

　　Track communications projects in motion and maintain up-to-date status in a fast-moving business environment. 

　　Identify emerging topics and trends or industry happenings to leverage. 

　　Work with Policy and Comms teams to create and update a variety of collateral to aid in our stakeholder engagement efforts. 

　　We’re excited about you because…

　　You have a bachelor's degree or higher.  

　　You have a minimum of 3-5 years experience in communications, PR, or journalism.

　　You’re interested in and have an understanding of public policy and the role of public affairs in support of communications, policy, and business objectives. 

　　You are self-motivated with strong organizational skills, analytical talent and attention to detail. 

　　You have experience flourishing in fast-paced, fluid and challenging environments.

　　You are able to work effectively and cross-functionally with multiple constituents, including peers and senior management. 

　　You possess excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead and manage multiple time-sensitive initiatives under tight deadlines.

　　You take your work, but not yourself, seriously—and maintain a good sense of humor about both.

　　About DoorDash

　　At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.

　　DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

　　Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.

　　Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

　　If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.

　　Compensation

　　The location-specific base salary range for this position is listed below.  Compensation in other geographies may vary.

　　Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location.  For roles that are available to be filled remotely, base salary is localized according to employee work location.  Please discuss your intended work location with your recruiter for more information.

　　DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being, and that’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, for full-time employees, that includes healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan including an employer match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid time off, paid parental leave, and several paid holidays, among others.

　　In addition to base salary, the compensation package for this role also includes opportunities for equity grants.

　　New York Pay Range:

　　$100,000—$150,000 USD