Public Policy Manager IV

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Public Policy Manager IV based in the United States.

The Public Policy Manager IV will shape global content regulation strategies for a rapidly growing social media platform. This role sits at the intersection of public policy, technology, product development, and regulatory compliance. You will analyze complex legislative developments and translate regulatory requirements into actionable policy recommendations. Working closely with product, engineering, legal, and risk teams, you will help ensure responsible product innovation while mitigating safety, integrity, and compliance risks. The position offers significant ownership and the opportunity to influence product decisions across multiple international markets. You will play a key role in balancing technological innovation, freedom of expression, user safety, and evolving regulatory expectations.

Accountabilities

As a Public Policy Manager IV, you will provide strategic policy guidance and support regulatory readiness across product initiatives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitor and analyze U.S. and international legislative and regulatory developments affecting digital platforms, online safety, content regulation, and freedom of expression.

• Develop strategic policy recommendations that support regulatory compliance and responsible product development.

• Collaborate with product, engineering, legal, and risk teams to identify policy gaps, assess potential risks, and implement scalable mitigation strategies.

• Provide policy guidance and regulatory assessments for emerging product features and launches.

• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives, align stakeholder priorities, and track progress against regulatory objectives.

• Build consensus across multidisciplinary teams through effective communication, negotiation, and sound judgment.

• Anticipate regulatory challenges, identify potential escalation points, and independently drive solutions.

• Translate complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance that supports product innovation and operational objectives.

• Support the development and implementation of policies that balance user protection, platform integrity, and freedom of expression.

Requirements

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in public policy, legislative analysis, or regulatory affairs, combined with a strong understanding of the global digital technology landscape. You should be comfortable navigating complex policy environments, managing sensitive matters, and influencing decisions across multidisciplinary teams. Key qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Public Policy, Human Rights, or a related discipline.

• At least 7 years of relevant experience in public policy, legislative analysis, regulatory affairs, or related institutional roles.

• Demonstrated experience navigating U.S. and international policy issues, particularly those affecting internet technologies and digital platforms.

• Strong knowledge of data privacy, online safety, security, content regulation, and freedom of expression.

• Excellent cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.

• Experience supporting regulatory compliance and managing complex strategic initiatives.

• Exceptional written communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and handle confidential or sensitive information.

• Professional proficiency in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in government, congressional, or legislative policy environments.

• Experience working with technology companies or digital products.

• Exposure to international regulatory frameworks and global policy developments.

• Experience collaborating directly with product, engineering, legal, or risk teams on policy implementation.

• Background developing policy guidance and risk mitigation strategies for new product launches.

Benefits

• Contract duration: 4 months.

• Work arrangement: Fully remote within the United States.

• Expected hours: 40 hours per week.

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, with 8-hour shifts.

• Dental insurance.

• Health insurance.

• Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Life insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Retirement plan.

• Vision insurance.