Public Affairs Manager, Strategic Response

Full-time - Senior

Washington, DC

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About the position

Meta is seeking a Public Affairs Manager focused on rapid response communications. This role involves managing media relations and utilizing social media platforms to address challenging and time-sensitive issues. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing media strategies, drafting messaging, and collaborating with reporters and cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication during critical situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead response strategy on some of Meta's most pressing and complex issues
• Work directly with reporters on stories
• Draft statements and messaging
• Develop and execute rapid response plans for media/social media
• Partner with communications team colleagues when issues arise in their areas of subject matter expertise
• Counsel cross-functional partners, including leadership, on communications considerations for policy changes, product updates and other announcements

Requirements

• 9+ years of experience working in communications or journalism
• Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism, English, or related field
• Political/policy communications experience
• Experience working directly with reporters
• Experience leveraging social media platforms as a rapid response strategy
• Experience managing issues and rapid response communications
• Experience drafting messaging materials, and working with cross-functional groups
• Experience with multiple deliverables and working in a deadline driven environment
• Experience distilling complex technology or policy issues into simplified language

Benefits

• Bonus
• Equity
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities