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Public Affairs Director, Strategic Response
MetaNew York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Jun 2026
About the role
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.
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
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.
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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