Discord
Public Affairs Advisor
San Francisco Bay Area. Posted 23 days ago
The role
You will lead external engagement strategy and manage a portfolio of strategic partnerships. You will also run the headquarters visit program for stakeholders and manage team budgets and operational projects.
What you will do
- Shape and execute a global external affairs strategy
- Build and manage a portfolio of strategic partnerships
- Measure the impact of partnerships and report outcomes
- Own the headquarters visit program for policymakers and stakeholders
- Lead special projects such as external events and policy research initiatives
- Develop external-facing materials like briefing books and presentations
- Own the Public Policy team's budgets and operational projects
Required qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in public policy, public affairs, and/or civil society partnerships
- Experience owning and executing a multi-year public affairs or partnership program
- Experience building and managing partnerships with civil society, academic experts, and industry leaders across multiple regions
- Track record of planning and executing high-level visits, delegations, or events for senior government officials and executives
- Familiarity with technology policy issues
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to translate complex technical information into clear narratives for non-technical audiences
- Strong project management skills
- Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- life and disability insurance
- paid time off
- paid parental leave
- equity
Before you apply
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Applications for this role are accepted on an ongoing basis
About the company
Discord is a multiplatform, multigenerational and multiplayer platform that helps people deepen their friendships around games and shared interests. The Public Policy team builds and maintains relationships with policymakers, regulators, civil society organizations, academics, and industry partners.