Policy Communications Manager

You Tube is the world’s most popular online video platform, with over 2 billion active users. Every minute, over 500 hours of video are uploaded to You Tube. The platform is used by individuals, businesses, and organizations to share a wide variety of content, including entertainment, news, education, and marketing.

The Policy Communications Manager is responsible for managing You Tube’s communications related to elections, child and teen safety, legislation, and litigation. The ideal candidate will have 7 years of experience in public relations, media relations, or communications, and familiarity with the policymaker and regulatory environment in the United States.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in public relations, media relations, or communications.
• Experience with the policymaker and regulatory environment in the United States or relevant international experience.
• Experience driving policy-focused media campaigns within organizations.
• Experience managing communications related to company, operational, or reputational issues.

• Experience leading policy-focused media campaigns and communications on operational or reputational issues.
• Experience planning and executing integrated and scalable media campaigns.
• Understanding of the policymaker and regulatory environment in the United States.
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to simplify complex information into clear and intuitive communications.
• Strong cross-functional partnership skills and the ability to manage projects independently with multiple stakeholders.
• An established network of relevant media contacts, influencers, and stakeholders, with awareness of the digital influencer landscape.