Director, Global Affairs; Americas

The Challenge:

As Director, Global Affairs (Americas), you will take a leading role in Take‑Two’s public policy activities across North and South America, developing and implementing legislative and regulatory advocacy strategies on a broad range of issues in support of Take‑Two’s business. You will collaborate with colleagues across Take‑Two and work closely with industry trade associations in the region, while engaging with government representatives, regulatory officials, and civil society to advance laws, regulations, and policies that further Take‑Two’s business interests.

Reporting into the Vice President & Managing Counsel, Publishing, you will be a key member of the broader Publishing Legal team. You will monitor legislative and regulatory trends across North and South America and develop strategies on a broad range of policy issues impacting the video game industry and Take‑Two’s products and services – such as online safety, age assurance, consumer protection, privacy, AI, and more.

• Collaborate with legal, business, communications, and product teams to provide strategic direction that guides the development of Take‑Two’s policy positions and objectives.

• Design and implement advocacy strategies for achieving Take‑Two’s policy objectives with relevant government representatives, regulatory officials, and civil society.

• Monitor, update, and advise on regulatory and legislative developments across North and South America to assist in product development strategies and business priorities.

• Develop and implement external public policy initiatives and advocacy programs to support Take‑Two’s policy objectives.

• Contribute to any regulatory and governmental inquiries Take‑Two receives in the US.

• Represent Take‑Two in industry trade associations and actively contribute to discussions, meetings, and submissions.

• Represent Take‑Two at industry trade events, legislative meetings, and other meaningful gatherings with relevant stakeholders.

• Travel with regularity to Washington, D.C., and when necessary, elsewhere within the US and Canada.

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Public Policy, Public Administration, or Political Science.

• 8+ years of experience in a public policy role, including significant experience working with governments, think tanks, civil society, industry trade associations, and relevant corporations.

• Strong understanding of the policy and decision‑making processes used by legislative and regulatory bodies and non‑governmental organizations in the US.

• Proven record in the development and oversight of a broad range of public policy programs, including issue management, campaign execution, coalition‑building, political action and critical communications.

• Familiarity with media, entertainment, technology industries or other consumer‑facing businesses that operate services reliant on intellectual property protections.

• Familiarity with existing and emerging online safety, age assurance, consumer protection, privacy, and AI laws around the world, and ability to identify emerging trends and develop forward‑looking, creative public policy strategies to address such developments.

• Experienced and engaging public speaker, with a keen intellect, excellent decision‑making skills, and the ability to confidently influence and interact at all levels, including senior management.

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines and a strong ability to balance multiple matters simultaneously and appropriately prioritize projects.

• Experience of partnering with industry trade associations in different geographies and ability to successfully advocate and secure support for Take‑Two’s interests within those associations.

• Ability to work with teams across multiple functions and departments to build consensus and drive change.

• Genuine desire and enthusiasm to work in the video games industry; must be a great teammate with common sense, kindness, good humor, and dedication to succeeding together.

• Ability and willingness to travel; this role will require significant travel within the US.

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