Policy Communications Manager, Android, Google Play

Google • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

As a member of the Global Communications & Public Affairs team, you will work cross-functionally to help communicate with journalists and other thought leaders; devise specific communications materials and campaigns; engage in face-to-face meetings with commentators and other opinion formers; and develop print and web-based material supporting these campaigns. We're looking for great communicators who can understand complex issues and explain them in person and also via well written, simple blog posts, FAQs, video scripts and more.

As a member of the Global Communications and Public Affairs team, you will collaborate closely with teams across Trust and Safety, Government Affairs and Public Policy, Marketing, and more to develop PR campaigns around Android and Google Play policy updates and issues. This role sits at the center of some of Google’s most high-profile, complex global communications and policy issues, giving you a unique opportunity to help shape Google's long-term regulatory strategy for app stores and mobile platforms. You will operate in a truly global capacity, coordinating with teams from different regions to build a single, cohesive narrative. Your work will directly influence how Google navigates one of its most significant issues and public regulatory challenges.

In this role, you will work cross-functionally, manage a complex group of stakeholders, combine creativity with strong organizational skills to manage numerous projects with tight deadlines, develop proactive campaigns, pivot quickly to manage unexpected issues, and not be afraid to take risks or try new ways of doing things.

It's our job to help inform and educate users, advertisers, partners, opinion leaders--and our own employees--about the benefits of Google's products, our distinctive company culture/values, and our approach to the big public policy issues of the day. To succeed here, you'll combine creativity with organizational skills to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines simultaneously, as well as enjoy pitching to journalists, bloggers and commentators, or producing internal communications and events for our employees. Things happen quickly at Google and to get stuff done here you need to be an enthusiastic team player who can work cross-functionally and isn't hesitant to take risks or try new things.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience with in-house or agency PR, public affairs, journalism, or corporate communications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in crisis and reputation management.
• Ability to work calmly and maintain good judgement in fast-paced, high-stress environments and escalate appropriately.
• Ability to think, plan and execute on multiple projects simultaneously in an organized fashion.
• Demonstrated creativity in proactive and reactive communications approaches.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key point of contact for global regulatory issues, working closely with regional counterparts to understand local nuances, integrate them into our global approach, and ensure a cohesive global strategy and narrative.
• Help develop the long-term, public-facing narrative on key regulatory topics globally, ensuring a unified voice that supports both platform policy and business objectives.
• Work with cross-functional and regional teams to drive positive press coverage and overall awareness of Android and Google Play’s platforms and policies.
• Manage press interest around developer policy updates, controversial app content, policy enforcement and related issues.
• Act as a media spokesperson for Android and Google Play, communicating the platform's policies, tools and broader key messages to the press. Develop and maintain close, productive relationships with key journalists and influencers in tech, and teams across Google.

What This Job Offers

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