Senior Manager, US State Public Policy and Government Relations
2 weeks ago
About the Role
This is a US-based position that involves leading Discord's work in state capitals across the country. The successful candidate will be responsible for building trust and finding common ground with policymakers, regulators, and other stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Introduce Discord to government policymakers and other stakeholders in the US states, including educating decision-makers on our founding vision, products, and investments in privacy and safety.
- Develop and execute a multi-year government advocacy strategy that maps the interests of Discord users and the company's business goals to the evolving legal and regulatory landscape in state capitals.
- Identify emerging trends in the regulation of online communications services and build action plans responsive to these trends in coordination with our Legal, Product, and Communications teams.
- Advocate for Discord's position on key legislative and regulatory initiatives that will impact our users and our business, balancing direct advocacy with effective leverage from coalitions and associations.
- Provide domain context and support for the company's responses to regulator inquiries.
- Engage in public policy coalitions with peer companies and civil society organizations.
Requirements
- Sustained (5+ years) professional success in state government and/or in strategic public policy advocacy and government relations.
- Deep insight on the policymaking process in the US, with a focus on state legislatures, governors, and attorneys general.
- Ability to develop and execute a multi-year strategic advocacy program.
- Commitment to Discord's mission to be the place online where everyone can find belonging.
- Ability to recruit, empower, and develop exceptional employees from diverse backgrounds.
- Willingness to travel as necessary within the US.
Bonus Points
- Work experience on technology policy initiatives such as online safety, privacy, cybersecurity, or content moderation.
- Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, compelling narratives for non-technical audiences.
Compensation
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $218,000 to $240,000 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
About Discord
Discord is a voice, video, and text app that helps friends come together to hang out, have fun, and play games. With over 150 million monthly users, Discord has grown to become one of the most popular communications services in the world. Discord offers a premium subscription called Nitro that gives users special perks like higher quality streams and fun customizations.
We're working toward an inclusive world where no one feels like an outsider, where genuine human connection is a click, text chat, or voice call away. A place where everyone can find belonging. Challenging? Heck yes. Rewarding? Double heck yes. It's a mission that gives us the chance to positively impact millions of people all over the world. So if this strikes a chord with you, come build belonging with us.
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