Public Affairs Director, Strategic Response

Meta

$150K — $200K *
Media
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in communications, policy, public affairs, or marketing
  • Proven experience managing complex, high-profile issues
  • Established relationships with national and political media
  • Skilled in developing strategic communications plans and messaging frameworks
  • Strong writing and editing capabilities for external communication
  • Experience collaborating with policy, legal, and executive stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute proactive and reactive media relations strategies
  • Serve as a spokesperson and manage relationships with top-tier media
  • Drive strategic communications planning around emerging issues
  • Identify reputational risks and create rapid response plans
  • Craft messaging and communications materials for various audiences
  • Advise senior leadership on media strategy and stakeholder dynamics
  • Manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile issues impacting the company
  • Ability to shape and influence Meta's public image and policy objectives
  • Access to top-tier national and political media for relationship building
  • Dynamic and fast-paced workplace suited for experienced professionals
Full Job Description
Meta is seeking a Public Affairs Director to join the Strategic Response Communications team. This role will lead media relations and drive strategic communications priorities across some of the most complex and high-profile issues facing Meta. The ideal candidate is a seasoned communications professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, brings strong relationships with national and political media, and can develop and execute communications strategies that advance Meta's reputation and policy objectives.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute proactive and reactive media relations strategies on key policy, political, and corporate issues.
• Serve as a spokesperson and manage relationships with top-tier national, political, and trade reporters.
• Drive strategic communications planning around emerging issues, working cross-functionally with policy, legal, product, and executive communications teams.
• Identify and anticipate reputational risks and develop rapid response plans to mitigate potential challenges.
• Craft messaging, talking points, statements, and other communications materials for a range of audiences.
• Advise senior leadership on media strategy, landscape, and stakeholder dynamics.
• Manage multiple workstreams and priorities simultaneously in a high-volume, fast-moving environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align external communications with broader company strategy.

Minimum Qualifications
• 15+ years of experience working in communications, policy, public affairs, or marketing
• Experience managing complex, high-profile issues in a corporate, political, or agency setting
• Demonstrated track record of building and maintaining relationships with national and political media
• Experience developing strategic communications plans and messaging frameworks
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to distill complex topics for external audiences
• Experience working cross-functionally with policy, legal, and executive stakeholders

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