Government Affairs And Public Policy Manager Ii (english, French)

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
  


• 10 years of experience working on technology policy issues within government, think tanks, public interest groups, law, or relevant industry associations.
  
  


• Experience with the policy landscape in France.


• Ability to communicate in English and French fluently to engage with clients in the region.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with leading policy engagement with policymakers on issues relevant to YouTube’s business operations.


• Expertise in issues affecting YouTube’s business operations and interests in the political context of France.


• Ability to operate in a changing environment.


• Team player with the ability to exercise good judgment in a rapidly changing and sometimes stressful environment.


• Track record of executing cross-functional projects.

About the job:

The YouTube Government Affairs and Public Policy (YT GAPP) team is dedicated to shaping the global regulatory and policy landscape to protect and advance YouTube’s business, creators, and users. At the intersection of tech, policy, and society, our team works to proactively secure policy wins, defend liability protections, and build trust with key opinion formers (KOFs) worldwide. We partner closely with YouTube’s product, business, and executive leadership to help navigate complex geopolitical risks, execute go-to-market strategies, and drive meaningful external advocacy. Whether advocating YouTube's innovation story, safeguarding open expression, or cultivating strong organizational health, YT GAPP plays a critical role in enabling YouTube's mission safely and sustainably.

In this role, you will be an expert in the policy environment affecting YouTube’s business operations in the country. As a team player, you will coordinate with the GAPP team across France to understand the policy issues that affect YouTube’s business operations and develop strategies to protect YouTube’s interests. You will keep the YouTube policy and leadership teams updated on emerging risks and help develop strategies for how to address them.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

France: €144000 - €147000 (EUR) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Responsibilities:

• Support YouTube’s Public Policy engagement in France by serving as an ambassador for YouTube’s interests to policymakers and opinion formers.
  
  


• Act as a point of contact for the GAPP team on YouTube strategy, campaigns, and engagement within the French political sphere.


• Engage with YouTube Partnerships to develop public policy strategies, campaigns, and engagement across France.


• Establish yourself as a thought leader on how YouTube operates in the French political context to advise YouTube teams.