Sr. Manager, Policy Communications

Pinterest; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 147,000 - 302,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinterest is seeking a Senior Manager, Policy Communications to lead its Policy Communications team and shape the public narrative around policy, trust & safety priorities, including responsible AI. This role drives media relations and communications campaigns to support regulatory objectives on a global scale.

You will work cross-functionally with leaders across Pinterest, advising on communications strategy, and engaging external stakeholders to influence policy outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in media, corporate, political, government or agency communications.
• Experience driving policy- and safety-focused media campaigns that distill complex concepts into clear narratives in the public policy and regulatory sphere.
• Strong relationships with key technology and policy press and influencers.
• Sharp written and verbal communicator with exceptional judgement, business acumen, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with global regulations and policies across consumer technology, online safety, content enforcement and privacy.
• Experience as on the record spokesperson and communicator on complex policy and legal topics.

Responsibilities

• Shape the industry news and policy debates that most directly affect Pinterest through proactive campaigns and rapid-response communications.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across Government Affairs, Legal, Compliance and Trust & Safety to develop and drive a strategic media relations agenda that translates Pinterest’s policy and safety objectives into successful communications campaigns that set the stage for Pinterest’s continued success.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with key tech policy press, publications, broadcasters, opinion formers, experts, emerging media platforms, Hill staff and third-party stakeholders to advance Pinterest’s reputation and priorities.
• Anticipate, monitor and manage reputational issues, threats, and fast-moving regulatory developments with effective communications plans and strategies.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders across Pinterest to ensure Pinterest’s mission and business are well-understood and well-perceived.
• Represent Pinterest at relevant conferences, panels, and industry events, articulating the company’s policy and safety positions effectively and fostering constructive dialogue.
• Draft press releases, blog posts, FAQs, and key messages.

Skills

Media communications

Policy communications

Public policy experience

Spokesperson experience

Global regulatory experience

Job description

About Pinterest

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

About Pinterest

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

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Pinterest is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Policy Communications to lead its Policy Communications team. In this role, you will lead in shaping the public narrative around Pinterest’s policy and trust & safety priorities – including responsible AI and youth safety – at a pivotal moment for the industry and on a global scale. You will guide the development and execution of media relations and communications campaigns that strategically support Pinterest’s public policy, regulatory and safety objectives, with the goal of creating an environment for the company’s continued growth and success. You will devise communications materials that crisply articulate Pinterest’s products, company values and safety approach to media, policy audiences, industry voices and other key opinion formers in a complex, fast-moving regulatory landscape.

The right person for this opportunity must be proactive, entrepreneurial and be comfortable with ambiguity with substantial policy communications experience to make quick, well-informed decisions. You will work cross-functionally with leaders across Pinterest and serve as a trusted advisor. You will also work with external stakeholders to shape the environment for Pinterest’s policy and safety goals to succeed.

What You’ll Do

• Shape the industry news and policy debates that most directly affect Pinterest through proactive campaigns and rapid-response communications.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across Government Affairs, Legal, Compliance and Trust & Safety to develop and drive a strategic media relations agenda that translates Pinterest’s policy and safety objectives into successful communications campaigns that set the stage for Pinterest’s continued success.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with key tech policy press, publications, broadcasters, opinion formers, experts, emerging media platforms, Hill staff and third-party stakeholders to advance Pinterest’s reputation and priorities.
• Anticipate, monitor and manage reputational issues, threats, and fast-moving regulatory developments with effective communications plans and strategies.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders across Pinterest to ensure Pinterest’s mission and business are well-understood and well-perceived.
• Represent Pinterest at relevant conferences, panels, and industry events, articulating the company’s policy and safety positions effectively and fostering constructive dialogue.
• Draft press releases, blog posts, FAQs, and key messages.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 10 years of experience in media, corporate, political, government or agency communications.
• Experience driving policy- and safety-focused media campaigns that distill complex concepts into clear, engaging narratives in the public policy and regulatory sphere.
• Strong relationships with key technology and policy press and influencers.
• Sharp written and verbal communicator with exceptional judgement, business acumen, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with global regulations and policies across consumer technology, online safety, content enforcement and privacy.
• Experience as on the record spokesperson and communicator on complex policy and legal topics.

Relocation Statement

• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

In-Office Requirement Statement

• We recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day-to-day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role.
• As a result, there are no set in office expectations, however candidates should anticipate commuting based on business need and therefore should be based in the following cities: Washington DC; San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York and Chicago

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

US based applicants only

$146,561—$301,744 USD

Our Commitment To Inclusion

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support.