We're hiring a Public Policy Manager to shape and execute Meta's policy strategy across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. You'll work with a team of 4 highly motivated colleagues, proactively shaping the policy environment, engaging policymakers and regulators, building coalitions, and advising internal teams so our products and policy positions reflect the evolving regulatory environment.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute policy and regulatory strategies to proactively shape the policy environment for technologies like AI in the DACH region and Europe
- Monitor policy developments and legislation affecting Meta in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
- Brief internal stakeholders as well as suggest strategic approach to policy challenges
- Represent Meta in meetings with government officials and elected members of parliament, regulatory authorities, media, and public forums to advance our policy position
- Draft and align policy positions together with other teams at Meta such as legal, functional policy, and product teams
- Help build coalitions with other organizations such as trade organizations, associations, and companies to advance policy goals of Meta – in particular with regard to simplification of EU regulation
- Deliver external communications (speeches, panels, consultations) and support proactive engagement plans
- Advise Meta teams on public policy matters to guide development of products, services, and policies
- Support Team colleagues e.g. with briefings and event organization
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Master’s degree in Political Science, Social Science, Law, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working on relevant policy and regulatory issues
- Full professional fluency in German and English to allow efficient communication with external and internal stakeholders
- Familiarity with working with politicians and government officials
- Demonstrated experience grasping complex technical and policy issues
- Demonstrated high interest in technology policy and innovation
- Proven experience to work with cross-functional teams from a wide range of disciplines
- Experience of working in a fast-moving environment and managing multiple priorities
- A track record of delivering highly impactful position papers, articles, speeches, and presentations on relevant topics
- Experience to translate between the specialist languages of technology and politics
- Experience using AI tools to support research, drafting, and analysis and other public policy work
- Willingness to travel (mainly Vienna, Brussels, London, Bern)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in government or with government institutions
- Experience in working with policymakers in Austria and Switzerland
- Having work experience in German industry (e.g., telecoms, manufacturing, automotive, publishers)
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