Public Policy Manager, External Affairs
Washington, DC • Full Time
Meta
Communications & Public Policy
Public Policy
Meta is seeking a Public Policy Manager, External Affairs, to advance Meta’s relationships with key economic and workforce advocacy partners on public policy issues. In this role, you will work across a wide spectrum of public policy issues, cultivating relationships with national advocacy organizations as well as business-leaders to inform Meta’s policy and programs development. The manager will develop long-term partnerships to advance Meta’s issue engagement, information sharing, advocacy and to create opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs to gain digital skills, like AI, so they can create, build, and grow their business. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, creative, get-things-done professional who can function independently in a fast-moving environment, and rapidly earn credibility and trust with external partners, as well as within an organization. They will also have a demonstrated interest and knowledge of government, economic development, and technology.
Public Policy Manager, External Affairs Responsibilities
- Public Policy & Program Engagement:
- Manage day-to-day engagement with a set of key stakeholders, including information sharing with relevant internal partners, to advise on Meta’s policy priorities, as well as attending events in DC with occasional travel to conferences elsewhere in the US, and
- Co-manage small business advocacy program which includes developing programming to support SMBs and entrepreneurs, in addition to identifying advocacy opportunities
- Work with policy team to advance Meta’s policy priorities with third party groups, particularly on artificial intelligence, competition emerging technologies, and energy policy
- Internal Collaboration
- Work closely with numerous internal partners, including Business, Communications, Public Affairs, Legal, and Federal and State Policy teams to set strategy for key policy campaigns and product launches.
- Information Management
- Aid in tracking progress against key priorities
- Keep careful records for engagements and communications with third party organizations
- Track public commentary from third party stakeholders on key issues
- Complete administrative tasks surrounding budget tracking and charitable contributions
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in political science, policy, law, business or related field
- 5+ years of experience with government relations, political campaigns, and/or stakeholder management
- Event management experience
- Experience executing cross-functional policy campaigns
Preferred Qualifications
- Communications and interpersonal relationship skills
- Experience managing internal and external relations
- Experience managing a budget
- Experience articulating policies and their reasoning to various audiences effectively
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About Meta
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
$119,000/year to $177,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form .