Trust and Safety Policy, Ads Policy, Lead
About The Position
Reddit is seeking an experienced Ads Policy Lead with significant subject matter expertise, strong policy development capabilities, and the ability to thrive in dynamic environments. This is a senior individual contributor role, reporting to the Head of Ads Policy. The primary responsibility is to drive the research and development of large-scale policies impacting Reddit's global advertising platform. This role will partner with Legal, Sales, Operations, Product, Trust & Safety Policy, and other departments to address complex challenges, enable responsible business opportunities, and contribute to Reddit's global business scaling.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in compliance, standards, or policy development and implementation, with significant experience in tech, digital platforms, advertising, Trust and Safety, or a related policy function.
- Proven track record of taking complete, reliable ownership of complex policy projects, demonstrating a strong ability to personally research, draft, implement, and maintain policies autonomously in fast-paced environments.
- Deep subject matter expertise in advertising or content policy on an international scale, with a proven track record of working with global teams and advising stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex policy/regulatory matters into simple business terms.
- Exceptional ability to synthesize complex, ambiguous problems into structured decision documents that clearly lay out risks, trade-offs, and proposed solutions.
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience working on advertising policies within a major tech platform.
- Familiarity with leveraging AI tools to streamline workflows, enable automated and tailored assistance for partners and clients, and help scale processes with limited resources.
Responsibilities
- Own and lead the development, drafting, and maintenance of strategic advertising policies across Reddit's ads products for US and international markets.
- Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams as a senior policy consultant to identify potential policy considerations and embed guardrails during early-stage product development.
- Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams as a policy consultant to help identify potential risks or policy considerations during early-stage product development.
- Draft risk assessments and strategic policy recommendations for senior cross-functional leaders and executive stakeholders, representing the Ads Policy perspective with clarity and confidence.
- Act as a role model of Reddit’s Company Values, assisting teammates and providing guidance as a senior peer leader.
- Serve as the decision-maker on highly complex, grey-area ads policy escalations, delivering definitive, risk-balanced rulings on high-impact issues.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
- 401k with Employer Match
- Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving support
- Family Planning Support
- Gender-Affirming Care
- Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
- Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Generous Paid Parental Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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