Public Affairs Manager, Strategic Response

$145,000 - $204,000/Yr

Meta - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

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About the position

The Public Affairs Manager, Strategic Response at Meta is responsible for leading rapid response communications strategies on complex issues. This role requires strong media relations skills and the ability to leverage social media for timely communication. The manager will work closely with reporters, draft messaging, and develop response plans while collaborating with cross-functional teams to address policy changes and product updates.

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

• 7+ years of experience working in communications or journalism
• Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism, English, or related field
• 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

Nice-to-haves

• Political/policy communications experience
• Knowledge/background in AI

Benefits

• $145,000/year to $204,000/year
• Bonus
• Equity
• Comprehensive benefits package