Communications Manager, Ads Policy and Privacy

Google • San Francisco, CA

4h • $142,000 - $205,000

About The Position

On Ads Comms, it's our job to help inform and inspire users, customers, business
leaders and key opinion formers about the benefits of Google and YouTube
advertising products. These tools power the open internet, the mobile ecosystem,
the connected television space and other surfaces with the best technology that
connects and creates value for people, publishers, creators, advertisers and
Google. We help millions of businesses large and small around the world use
Google’s solutions to reach their customers, monetize their content, measure
business outcomes and grow with digital advertising.

The Ads Communications team works within GCPA (Global Communications and Public
Affairs). To succeed here, you will combine creativity with organizational
skills to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines simultaneously, as well
as enjoy pitching to journalists, bloggers and commentators.

As a member of Ads Communications, you will lead global communications for two
areas of Google’s advertising business: ads policy and ads privacy. In this
role, you will shape Google’s leadership in ads safety and defend our ads
policies and enforcement decisions in the press. This includes developing
proactive and reactive plans to support policy launches, manage media inquiries
and provide counsel on policy changes to the cross-functional Ads and Trust and
Safety teams.

Additionally, you will manage proactive and reactive communications plans for
Google’s ads privacy innovations, such as confidential computing,
industry-leading ads privacy practices and personalization policies. You will
advise cross-functional teams on product development, launches and policy
changes, working with Product, Sales, Marketing, Legal and Government Affairs to
develop communications strategies and messaging that aligns with company goals.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $142,000-$205,000 +
bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and
location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and
additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant
education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary
range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the
base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more
about benefits at Google [https://careers.google.com/benefits/].

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in public relations, media relations, or communications.
• Experience working in policy or advertising industry.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of media relationships and digital advertising.
• Ability to translate complex product launches into simple narratives understandable by business and trade press.
• Ability to plan and execute on multiple projects at the same time in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cross-functionally to find solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive and reactive communications strategies to support policy launches and privacy initiatives across Google’s ads business.
• Act as a primary contact for journalists and manage media inquiries related to our ads policies, privacy practices and personalization policies.
• Draft a variety of communications materials, including blog posts, talking points, question and answers, and social media posts, and staff interviews with ads policy and privacy leaders.
• Work cross-functionally and provide internal counsel on product development, launches and ads policy changes, including preparing reactive comms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level