Full-Time

Senior Staff Digital and Social Marketing Manager

Updated on 11/19/2024

Aurora Innovation

Aurora Innovation

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops self-driving technology for vehicles

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$150k - $240kAnnually

+ Annual Bonus + Equity Compensation

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
General Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Social Media
SEO
Google AdWords
Data Analysis
Google Analytics
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 12+ years of experience in digital marketing within an agency, campaign, or B2B marketing setting.
  • Proven track record as a digital marketing generalist with deep expertise in digital media, social media, and content development.
  • Strong proficiency with digital marketing tools (like Google Analytics, Sprout Social, Semrush) and ad platforms (like LinkedIn, Google Ads, TTD).
  • Expertise in social media content creation and management across platforms including LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, as well as website CMS.
  • Experience managing paid media campaigns and using data analytics for optimization.
  • In-depth knowledge of digital marketing trends, tools, and best practices.
  • Act as a strategic advisor and subject matter expert to diverse internal stakeholders and cross-functional partners.
  • Able to build trust and drive consensus with diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to work well under pressure and effectively manage change, ambiguity and shifting priorities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive digital marketing strategy aligned with company goals to drive brand awareness, audience engagement, and lead generation.
  • Lead the planning and execution of integrated digital media campaigns across paid and owned channels.
  • Partner cross-functionally to create product stories that engage target audiences through digital and social channels.
  • Manage the ongoing redesign of aurora.tech with an agency partner and own content strategy and updates to the website on an ongoing basis.
  • Oversee SEO and SEM to ensure strong digital presence and search visibility.
  • Leverage analytics tools to assess campaign effectiveness, social media impact, and website engagement, using insights for ongoing optimization.
  • Lead the company’s social media strategy and manage its growth across platforms including LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
  • Drive content strategy and collaborate with the marketing, comms, and creative teams to develop engaging social content and maintain a robust social media pipeline and editorial calendar.
  • Deploy and monitor content and nurture a community of followers, enhancing engagement through responsive and relevant interactions.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitor activity, and platform updates to drive innovative social strategies.
  • Provide regular reports and insights to leadership, identifying areas for optimization and growth.

Aurora Innovation develops self-driving technology, with its main product, the Aurora Driver, designed to enable vehicles to transport people and goods autonomously. The company collaborates with logistics providers and vehicle manufacturers to license its technology, generating revenue through ongoing support and updates. Aurora's advanced sensor system, including FirstLight Lidar, sets it apart from competitors by offering superior detection capabilities. The goal is to enhance safety and accessibility in transportation.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.6B

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

9%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Aurora's partnerships with industry giants like Volvo and Continental highlight its strong market position and potential for large-scale deployment.
  • The company's focus on safety and rigorous testing protocols make it a trusted name in the autonomous vehicle sector.
  • Aurora's planned launch of fully driverless trucks in Texas by the end of the year indicates imminent commercial success and market penetration.

What critics are saying

  • The autonomous vehicle market is highly competitive, with major players like Mobileye and Gatik posing significant challenges.
  • Delays in regulatory approvals or technological setbacks could hinder Aurora's commercialization timeline.

What makes Aurora Innovation unique

  • Aurora's FirstLight Lidar technology offers superior range and speed in detecting surroundings, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The Virtual Testing Suite allows for extensive off-road testing, ensuring robustness and reliability before deployment, a feature not commonly found in the industry.
  • Aurora's collaborative approach with logistics providers, ridesharing networks, and vehicle manufacturers accelerates the commercialization of self-driving technology, unlike competitors who may operate in silos.

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Benefits

Medical, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid leave

Vacation, Holidays & Sick Time

LinkedIn Learning

Aurora Academy

401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Onsite Food

PerkSpot

Working from Home Support

Emotional & Physical Wellness

Employee Assistance Program