Public Affairs Manager, State & Local Media

Meta is seeking a Public Affairs Manager to join our team and help drive media engagement to amplify Meta's commitments to small businesses and communities across the country, and around key state-level policy issues. This role is ideal for someone with demonstrated media relations experience at the state and local level who has experience managing competing priorities and adapting to shifting timelines and is passionate about telling the story of how technology supports economic growth in communities nationwide.In this role, you will execute communications strategies that connect Meta's investments, programs, and product announcements to the local communities they impact. You will work closely with cross-functional partners on Policy, Marketing, Economic Impact, and Product teams to drive earned media and public awareness at the state and local level. We are looking for a strategic communicator who can work with state house reporters, local broadcast outlets, and major local digital/print outlets on both proactive narratives and responsive communications.ResponsibilitiesExecute state and local media strategies to amplify Meta's SMB and community-focused announcements across key markets nationwide* Build and maintain relationships with state and local journalists, editors, and media outlets to drive sustained, positive coverage of Meta's community investments* Create communications plans, messaging, and related materials — including press releases, media pitches, op-eds, fact sheets, and talking points — tailored to local audiences* Identify and develop compelling local stories and case studies that demonstrate Meta's impact on small businesses and communities* Collaborate with cross-functional partners across Policy, Marketing, Economic Impact, and Product teams to identify opportunities to amplify announcements at the state and local level* Support rapid response efforts and manage reactive media inquiries related to SMB and community issues at the local level* Tr