Policy Development Lead, YouTube Trust and Safety

Google; San Bruno (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Google’s Trust and Safety team seeks a Policy Development Lead to shape global content policies and drive cross-functional projects that impact the worldwide ecosystem.

You will review and refine policies, coordinate with legal, product, and engineering teams, and manage initiatives across diverse regions while upholding safety and free expression. This role involves evaluating graphic or controversial content per guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience drafting or enforcing policy for an online platform or engagement with online public policy issues.
• Experience working with global teams and communicating with stakeholders cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update global policies for YouTube content.
• Lead research and trainings for policy development and emerging risks across the globe.
• Build partnerships across cross-functional groups to communicate issues and needs.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders and executives regarding proposed content policy efforts.

Skills

Policy development

Global collaboration

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; San Bruno, CA, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in drafting or enforcing policy for an online platform or engagement with online public policy issues.
• Experience working with global teams and communicating with stakeholders cross-functionally.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience implementing strategic or large-scale projects in a demanding, fluid environment.
• Openness to focusing on adult content topics, with a versatile skillset that can flex into other areas.
• Demonstrated preference for an 'actor-first' thinking approach to policy development, rather than strictly focusing on video-level guidelines.
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.

About The Job

The Trust and Safety team helps YouTube grow responsibly. You will join a team dedicated to supporting the company's growing base of users and partners around the globe. Whether understanding and solving online content concerns, navigating within global legal frameworks, or writing and enforcing worldwide policy, the Trust and Safety team is working to enhance the YouTube experience, building internet safety, and protecting free speech in the digital world.

As a Trust and Safety Policy Development Lead, you will switch between developing global policies for YouTube content and driving cross-functional projects impacting the global ecosystem. This role will sometimes involve reviewing graphic, controversial, or offensive video content in line with YouTube’s community guidelines.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $136000 - $196000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update global policies in various areas of online content.
• Lead research and trainings for developing new policies and understanding emerging risks across the globe. Work closely with global teams to ensure effective operationalization of global policies.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with partners across cross-functional groups including public policy, PR, legal, product, engineering, and sales. Understand and clearly communicate the issues and needs presented by the latest trends globally.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders and company executives regarding proposed content policy efforts.

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