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Public Affairs Specialist

Scout Motors · Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $85,000.00 - $105,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
76 days
Scout Motors's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
100% of Scout Motors's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Scout Motors
high
233 stale, 7 reposted of 235 open
Hiring momentum
348 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Scout Motors's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Scout Motors.

About this role

As a Public Affairs Specialist at Scout Motors, you will support the company's external engagement with various stakeholders, including media, public officials, and community leaders. Your role will involve developing public affairs strategies, crafting communication materials, and monitoring legislative developments related to the automotive industry. You will collaborate with multiple departments to ensure consistent messaging and represent Scout Motors in public engagements.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Scout Motors as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Political Science, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Policy, Business, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in public affairs, communications, government relations, community relations, or a related role
  • Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in fast-paced, high-visibility work
  • Ability to work effectively across teams and build strong working relationships

Nice to have

  • Background in manufacturing or automotive sectors
  • Established relationships with the media, government, community, or industry stakeholders in the Carolinas region and/or automotive industry
  • Understanding of relevant public policies impacting the automotive retail and manufacturing industries

What you get

  • Competitive insurance including medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
  • 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
  • Generous Paid Time Off including 20 days planned PTO, 40 hours of unplanned PTO, and 14 company or floating holidays annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
  • Base salary range of $85,000.00 - $105,000.00

Worth weighing

  • Role requires 4-5 days per week in the office and travel for events
  • No specific mention of remote work options for certain locations
  • Final salary is determined based on candidate's skills and experience, which may affect expectations

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Listed by Scout Motors on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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