Public Policy Manager

Aquent; Connecticut; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Public Policy Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping content regulation strategies across the Americas. This dynamic position requires strong program management and policy analysis skills, as you will engage with various stakeholders to develop effective advocacy strategies. You will be at the forefront of monitoring regulatory developments, ensuring the company remains aligned with best practices in the technology sector. If you are passionate about influencing policy and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Subsidized Health Plans

Vision and Dental Plans

Paid Sick Leave

Retirement Plans with Match

Free Online Training

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in public policy or government institutions.
• Experience in project management with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support global content regulation strategy and policy alignment.
• Monitor and research regulation issues related to digital content.

Skills

Program Management

Policy Analysis

Stakeholder Coordination

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Bachelor's Degree in Policy

Bachelor's Degree in Human Rights

Job description

Our client is seeking a team-oriented public policy manager to support its work to positively influence content regulation in the Americas region.

A typical public policy manager will advise on the company’s response to legislation impacting through bill analysis, advising on engagement and advocacy strategy, and developing the company’s messaging approach to regulatory developments facing the technology sector. Successful public policy managers bring strong skills in program management, policy analysis and writing, and stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities:

• Support the team’s goals to drive company alignment on global content regulation strategy and policy to positively influence content regulation.
• Monitor and research current and emerging regulation issues related to digital content as well and keep relevant teams and leadership informed of trendlines and developments.
• Support the team’s response to regulatory developments impacting the company (e.g. legislative analysis, messaging development, and advocacy strategy).
• Manage, coordinate, and participate in cross-functional engagement across the company – including with policy, operations, legal and other teams – to identify priorities, aligncontent regulation workstreams against priorities, and track progress in achieving content regulation goals.
• Communicate orally and in writing to internal and external stakeholderspositions and policies, industry best practices, and global trends related to content regulation.
• Manage expectations while maintaining vendor’s unwavering standards for honesty and ethics, earning clients’ respect, trust and confidence.

Experience:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in law, policy, human rights or relevant areas
• Seven to ten years of experience engaging or working in public policy or government institutions, such as government agencies, independent regulators, legislative bodies, or in think tanks, NGOs, or advocacy roles.
• Relevant work experience in internet technologies, security, privacy, integrity, safety, content moderation and the surrounding policy environments, ideally including emphasis on freedom of expression.
• Policy stakeholder engagement and advocacy experience, including both oral and written communication
• Experience in project or program management that includes cross-functional collaboration domestically and/or internationally.
• Demonstrated ability to work on sensitive topics and responsibly manage sensitive material and relationships.
• Spanish language proficiency is preferred, but not required.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $65.23 to $72.48 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium . More information on our awesome benefits !

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Client Description

Based in Menlo Park, California, this top social media company builds technologies that help people connect. Their mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together.

With a culture of constantly iterating, solving problems and working together to connect people all over the world, it’s important that their workforce reflects the diversity of the people they serve. Hiring people with different backgrounds and points of view helps make better decisions, build better products and create better experiences for everyone.

Working here, you’ll:
• Be part of their mission of community building
• Work on the most visible apps and services in the social media industry
• Work in an Agile environment, in constant iteration and problem-solving mode
• Have a hand in developing products that empower more than 3 billion people around the world to share ideas, offer support and make a difference

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.