Public Policy Manager, Germany, Austria, Switzerland (24 months contract)
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Meta is hiring a Public Policy Manager (DACH) for a 24-month contract in Berlin to shape policy across Germany, Austria and Switzerland covering AI regulation. You’ll work with a small team to monitor developments, brief stakeholders, draft policy positions with colleagues, engage policymakers, build coalitions, and represent Meta in forums. The ideal candidate has a Master’s in political science, law or related field, 5+ years of policy experience, full German and English fluency, proven government engagement, and a track record of impactful papers and speeches, plus experience translating tech into policy and comfort with travel. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight DACH policy wins, quantify impact, and show cross-functional collaboration with concrete examples.
We’re hiring a Public Policy Manager (DACH) to shape and execute Meta’s policy strategy across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, working on AI, wearables, privacy/data protection, competition, and technology regulation more broadly. You’ll work with a team of 4 highly motivated colleagues, proactively shape the policy environment, engage policymakers and regulators, build coalitions, and advise internal teams so our products and policy positions reflect the evolving regulatory environment.
This position is a short term employment position for 2-years.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute policy and regulatory strategies to proactively shape the policy environment for technologies like AI in the DACH region and Europe
* Monitor policy developments and legislation affecting Meta in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
* Brief internal stakeholders as well as suggest strategic approach to policy challenges
* Represent Meta in meetings with government officials and elected members of parliament, regulatory authorities, media and public forums to advance our policy position
* Draft and align policy positions together with other teams at Meta such as legal, functional policy and product teams
* Help build coalitions with other organizations such as trade organizations, associations and companies to advance policy goals of Meta - in particular with regard to simplification of EU regulation
* Deliver external communications (speeches, panels, consultations) and support proactive engagement plans
* Advise Meta teams on public policy matters to guide development of products, services and policies
* Support Team colleagues e.g. with briefings and event organization
Qualifications
A Master’s degree in Political Science, Social Science, Law or related field
* Minimum of 5 years of experience working on relevant policy and regulatory issues
* Full professional fluency in German and English to allow efficient communication with external and internal stakeholders
* Familiarity with working with politicians and government officials
* Demonstrated experience grasping complex technical and policy issues
* Demonstrated high interest in technology policy and innovation
* Proven experience to work with cross-functional teams from a wide range of disciplines
* Experience of working in a fast-moving environment and managing multiple priorities
* A track record of delivering highly impactful position papers, articles, speeches, and presentations on relevant topics
* Experience to translate between the specialist languages of technology and politics
* Experience using AI tools to support research, drafting, and analysis and other public policy work
* Willingness to travel (mainly Vienna, Brussels, London, Bern) Experience in government or with government institutions
* Experience in working with policymakers in Austria and Switzerland
* Having work experience in German industry (e.g., telecoms, manufacturing, automotive, publishers)