Public Affairs Manager, Reality Labs

Meta; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 247,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Public Affairs Manager for Reality Labs to lead policy communications for wearables, including smart glasses and wrist-based devices. You will create strategy, messaging, and briefing materials for policy audiences and work with Policy, Legal, Product, and Communications teams.

You will monitor regulatory developments, provide strategic counsel, and support rapid response on wearable technology issues while translating complex tech into clear, accessible language for diverse

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in public affairs, communications, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in political science, communications, journalism, English, or a related field.
• Experience in policy, communications, public affairs, or issue management related to privacy, safety, security, data practices, or technology policy.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Experience writing, editing, and communicating to create messaging materials and communications plans for policy audiences.

Responsibilities

• Create communications plans and materials for policy audiences—including blog posts, statements, social content, and briefing documents—to help them understand our practices, protections, and enforcement efforts for wearables.
• Monitor the evolving regulatory landscape around wearable technology, providing strategic counsel and rapid response support.
• Develop proactive communications strategies to educate policy audiences on how Meta approaches trust in wearables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Policy, Risk, Legal, Product, Marketing, etc.) to ensure alignment on policy communications for wearable devices.
• Distill complex technical topics into clear, accessible language for diverse policy audiences.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including agency partners, third-party advocates, and reporters covering wearable technology.
• Support rapid response efforts related to policy issues for wearable products.

Skills

Public affairs leadership

Policy communications

Stakeholder management

Written communications

Cross-functional collaboration

AI tools awareness

Regulatory landscape understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are seeking a Public Affairs Manager to join our Strategic Priorities Communications team, focused on policy communications for Meta's Reality Labs. In this role, you will develop and execute public affairs strategies for our growing family of wearable devices — including smart glasses, wrist-based devices, and other emerging form factors.You will work closely with the Reality Labs Product Communications team, as well as cross-functional partners including Policy, Legal, and Product on how Meta approaches building next-generation wearable technology. As part of the Strategic Priorities Communications teams, you may also develop public affairs strategies related to other product or policy priority areas. Candidates should have experience in technology policy communications or public affairs, with familiarity with emerging technology and consumer devices.Public Affairs Manager, Reality Labs Responsibilities:Create communications plans and materials for policy audiences — including blog posts, statements, social content, and briefing documents — to help them understand our practices, protections, and enforcement efforts for wearablesMonitor the evolving regulatory landscape around wearable technology, providing strategic counsel and rapid response supportDevelop proactive communications strategies to educate policy audiences on how Meta approaches trust in wearablesCollaborate with cross-functional teams (Policy, Risk, Legal, Product, Marketing, etc.) to ensure alignment on policy communications for wearable devicesDistill complex technical topics into clear, accessible language for diverse policy audiencesBuild and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including agency partners, third-party advocates, and reporters covering wearable technologySupport rapid response efforts related to policy issues for wearable productsMinimum Qualifications:10+ years of experience in public affairs, communications, or a related fieldBachelor's degree in political science, communications, journalism, English, or a related fieldExperience in policy, communications, public affairs, or issue management related to privacy, safety, security, data practices, or technology policyExperience collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationshipsExperience writing, editing, and communicating to create messaging materials and communications plans for policy audiencesPreferred Qualifications:Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesExperience in supporting rapid response or issue management effortsExperience with legislative, regulatory, or litigation communications or policy related to technology policyFamiliarity with managing communications or policy issues for wearable technology, AR/VR, AI, biometric data, or other emerging technologiesDemonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)Experience working at a communications firm or public affairs agency on technology policy, regulatory, or issue-based campaignsDemonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesExperience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)About Meta:Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].$176,000/year to $247,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndividual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.