Public Policy Lead, U.S. States

As a Public Policy Advisor on the Public Policy/Government Relations team, you will support Discord’s work by building trust and finding common ground with policymakers, regulators, and other stakeholders with a focus on the U.S. States. This role reports to the company’s Director of Americas Public Policy.

What you will do 

• Introduce Discord to policymakers and other stakeholders including educating decision-makers on our mission, our products, and our investments in privacy and safety;
• Advocate for Discord’s position on key legislative and regulatory initiatives that will impact our users and our business
• Engage in public policy coalitions with peer companies and civil society organizations.
• Monitor and analyze policy developments in the U.S. States.
• Develop public policy materials such as position papers, talking points, presentations, consultation responses, for engagement with our partners. 
• Engage with cross-functional partners (Legal, Trust and Safety, Communications, Policy), reporting on policy developments, providing expert insights,  and gathering their input. 

What you should have

• 5+ years of experience in government, public policy advocacy, and/or government relations
• Deep insight on the policymaking process in the U.S. States
• Ability to execute a multi-year strategic advocacy and public affairs program
• Work experience on technology policy initiatives such as online safety, privacy, or content moderation
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, compelling narratives for non-technical audiences
• Success building trust and consensus across stakeholders with different perspectives and priorities
• Willingness to travel as necessary within the U.S.