Policy Development Lead

GoogleMountain View, CA
$136,000 - $197,000

About The Position

The Trust and Safety team helps YouTube grow responsibly. We are dedicated to supporting the company's growing base of users and partners around the globe, and providing them with the highest levels of service. Our team members are proactive, motivated, thoughtful, organized, possess a global perspective and are able to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Whether understanding and solving their online content concerns, navigating within global legal frameworks, or writing and enforcing worldwide policy, the Trust and Safety team is on the frontlines of enhancing the YouTube experience, building internet safety, and protecting free speech in our ever-evolving digital world. As a Trust and Safety Policy Lead, you are a natural at context switching, and someone who naturally rallies colleagues around shared goals. You will seamlessly switch between developing global policies for YouTube content and driving cross-functional projects impacting the global ecosystem. This role will sometimes involve reviewing graphic, controversial, or offensive video content in line with YouTube’s Community Guidelines.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience in a policy, legal, Trust and Safety, or technology environment.
  • Experience with the development, implementation, and maintenance of policy.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience implementing strategic or large-scale projects in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Strong problem solving ability and attention to detail.
  • Exceptional written, presentation, and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and update our global policies in various areas of online content.
  • Influence cross-functional stakeholders and company executives regarding proposed content policy efforts.
  • Build and strengthen partnerships with partners across cross-functional groups including public policy, PR, legal, product, engineering, and sales.
  • Understand and clearly communicate the challenges and needs presented by the latest trends globally.

Benefits

  • 15% bonus target
  • equity
  • benefits
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