Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager

The YouTube Government Affairs and Public Policy (YT GAPP) team works to shape the global regulatory and policy landscape to protect and advance YouTube’s business, creators, and users. The team engages with government officials, legislators, regulators, and third parties to influence public policy that affects the internet and related technology sectors. They collaborate closely with YouTube’s product, business, and executive leadership to navigate geopolitical risks and external advocacy.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience working on technology policy issues within government, think tanks, public interest groups, or relevant industry associations.
• Experience with the government and policy landscape across the CEE region.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience guiding policy engagement with policymakers on issues relevant to YouTube’s business operations.
• Expertise in issues affecting YouTube’s business operations and interests in the political context of CEE.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to operate in a fluid environment, and a strong track record of executing cross-functional projects.

• Support YouTube’s Public Policy engagement in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) by serving as an ambassador for YouTube’s interests to policymakers and key opinion formers.
• Serve as a point of contact for the GAPP team on YouTube strategy, campaigns, and engagement in the Poland and CEE political sphere.
• Engage with YouTube leadership to develop public policy strategy, campaigns, and engagement within and across the region.
• Maintain deep knowledge of the application of YouTube content policies in sensitive categories and during elections across the region.

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