Public Policy Advisor

As a 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.  This role reports to the company’s Director of U.S. and Canada Public Policy.

What you'll be doing:

• Introduce Discord to government policymakers and other stakeholders including educating decision-makers on our founding vision, 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, balancing direct advocacy with effective leverage from coalitions and associations.
• Engage in public policy coalitions with peer companies and civil society organizations.
• Monitor and analyze policy developments in the U.S. and Canada.
• 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 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.
• Ability to execute a multi-year strategic advocacy program.
• Commitment to Discord’s mission to be the place online where everyone can find belonging.
• Work experience on technology policy initiatives such as online safety, privacy, cybersecurity, 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.

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The US base salary range for this full-time position is $156,000 to $175,500 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits.