Content Policy Manager

Aquent has partnered with a pioneering global technology leader at the forefront of digital innovation to find an exceptional professional who will shape how billions of people connect and interact worldwide. In this highly influential role, you will have a direct, tangible impact on global internet policy, ensuring platform integrity and user safety while navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of digital expression. By translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable strategies, you will help foster safe, inclusive, and compliant online communities on a global scale.

The Opportunity: Shape the Future of Digital Policy

This is an extraordinary opportunity to drive the execution of global content regulation strategy for a leading digital platform. Working at the intersection of technology, regulation, and global impact, you will co-develop scalable compliance solutions and foster consensus across diverse, cross-functional teams. Your work will directly influence how global policies are shaped and implemented, balancing platform integrity with freedom of expression in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

What You'll Do: Responsibilities That Drive Impact

• Drive organizational alignment on global content regulation strategy and policy to achieve favorable regulatory outcomes.
• Formulate strategic responses to regulatory developments affecting the enterprise, encompassing legislative analysis, operational readiness, and advocacy planning.
• Partner with engineering, product, operations, and regulatory readiness teams to identify compliance gaps and co-design scalable solutions.
• Engage internal stakeholders and subject matter experts across policy, legal, and integrity teams to build consensus on compliance frameworks.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives across policy, product, legal, and operational units to align workstreams, manage strategic priorities, and track progress against regulatory objectives.

Required Qualifications: Your Foundation for Success

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Public Policy, Human Rights, or a related discipline.
• 7 - 10 years of professional experience in legislative and policy analysis, stakeholder advocacy, regulatory readiness, and cross-functional program execution within public policy or public institutions (such as regulatory authorities, legislative bodies, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, or advocacy groups).
• Demonstrated expertise in policy domains related to internet technologies, data privacy, security, user safety, and content moderation, with an emphasis on content regulation and freedom of expression.
• Proven track record in stakeholder engagement and policy advocacy, with strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Experience directing cross-functional projects and programs across domestic or international jurisdictions.
• Exceptional analytical and written communication skills, technical and product fluency, sound judgment, and a demonstrated ability to foster consensus across complex workstreams.
• Ability to work cross-functionally across various teams (such as product, engineering, and risk) with strong negotiation skills.
• Experience supporting compliance efforts globally and acting as a proactive problem-solver who can identify when issues need escalation.
• Exemplary discretion and judgment when handling sensitive issues and confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications: Skills That Set You Apart

• A background in government or congressional roles.
• Prior experience with leading digital platforms or relevant industry experience, particularly in policy-focused roles.
• Global or international experience is particularly valuable for handling complex global issues.