Sr. Manager, Policy Communications

The role

You will lead the Policy Communications team to shape the public narrative around Pinterest's policy and trust and safety priorities. You will develop media relations and communications campaigns to support regulatory and safety objectives.

What you will do

• Shape industry news and policy debates through proactive campaigns and rapid-response communications.
• Partner with Government Affairs, Legal, Compliance and Trust & Safety to drive a strategic media relations agenda.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with tech policy press, publications, broadcasters, opinion formers, experts, emerging media platforms, Hill staff and third-party stakeholders.
• Anticipate, monitor and manage reputational issues, threats, and fast-moving regulatory developments.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to ensure Pinterest's mission and business are well-understood.
• Represent Pinterest at conferences, panels, and industry events.
• Draft press releases, blog posts, FAQs, and key messages.

Required qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in media, corporate, political, government or agency communications.
• Experience driving policy- and safety-focused media campaigns.
• Strong relationships with key technology and policy press and influencers.
• Sharp written and verbal communicator with exceptional judgement, business acumen, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with global regulations and policies across consumer technology, online safety, content enforcement and privacy.
• Experience as on the record spokesperson and communicator on complex policy and legal topics.

Benefits

• Equity

Before you apply

• US based applicants only
• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

About the company

Pinterest is a platform where millions of people come to find creative ideas and plan for memories. The company is on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love.