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Snap Inc.

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Washington

AI generated summary

  • You should have 12+ years of experience in policy and operations, strong leadership and communication skills, and a deep understanding of regulations, digital advertising, and content moderation.
  • You will manage a team, ensure regulatory compliance, monitor online trends, develop policies, resolve content escalations, and collaborate across teams to strengthen platform integrity and safety.

Requirements

  • - Possess a strong understanding of internal operational and product functions to support the policy requirements for new and existing content formats and product features
  • - Manage a team of professionals dedicated to supporting Snap’s policy ecosystem
  • - Lead cross-functionally to ensure that all current and future regulatory requirements are being adequately prepared for and executed upon within necessary time frames
  • - Monitor trends related to online content platforms, digital advertising, the creator economy, and technology generally
  • - Lead research for developing new policies and understanding emerging policy risks
  • - Work closely with the Platform Integrity, Trust and Safety, and Product teams to collaborate on safety solutions and strategies
  • - Support Snap’s compliance with relevant platform accountability regulations, including the Digital Services Act, Online Safety Act, and e-Safety regulations in jurisdictions around the world
  • - Manage and support resolution of high-sensitivity content escalations and crisis incidents
  • - Collaborate with the Public Policy team to gain a strong understanding of the present and forward looking regulatory landscape, and to share your strategic perspective
  • - Develop and iterate on content policies to ensure regulatory preparedness and mitigate business risk
  • - Work closely with global teams to ensure effective operationalization of global policies
  • - Ability to execute on complex projects with a variety of stakeholders and a proven track record of managing complexity between subject matter, types of projects, and responsibilities
  • - Knowledge of digital advertising practices and brand safety issues
  • - Excellent communication skills, strong decision-making skills and sound political judgment
  • - Knowledge of legal and regulatory trends impacting content moderation and product policies globally
  • - Leadership skills, including experience managing high-performing teams
  • - Ability to work with business teams to identify pertinent issues important to the business and orient the public policy team to meet priorities
  • - Ability to work independently/ self-starter in a fast-paced, multicultural, and rapidly changing environment
  • - Bachelor’s degree in law, policy, or other relevant field. Advanced degree preferred.
  • - 12+ years relevant experience
  • - Strong experience of working at the intersection of operations, policy, and law

Responsibilities

  • Possess a strong understanding of internal operational and product functions to support the policy requirements for new and existing content formats and product features
  • Manage a team of professionals dedicated to supporting Snap’s policy ecosystem
  • Lead cross-functionally to ensure that all current and future regulatory requirements are being adequately prepared for and executed upon within necessary time frames
  • Monitor trends related to online content platforms, digital advertising, the creator economy, and technology generally
  • Lead research for developing new policies and understanding emerging policy risks
  • Work closely with the Platform Integrity, Trust and Safety, and Product teams to collaborate on safety solutions and strategies
  • Support Snap’s compliance with relevant platform accountability regulations, including the Digital Services Act, Online Safety Act, and e-Safety regulations in jurisdictions around the world
  • Manage and support resolution of high-sensitivity content escalations and crisis incidents
  • Collaborate with the Public Policy team to gain a strong understanding of the present and forward looking regulatory landscape, and to share your strategic perspective
  • Develop and iterate on content policies to ensure regulatory preparedness and mitigate business risk
  • Work closely with global teams to ensure effective operationalization of global policies

FAQs

What is the role of the Head of Platform Policy at Snap Inc?

The Head of Platform Policy is responsible for overseeing the policies for content and products, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements, and providing guidance to operational teams for consistent implementation. The role also involves managing a team and collaborating with various departments on policy creation and content moderation.

What qualifications are needed for this position?

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in law, policy, or a relevant field, with an advanced degree preferred. A minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, particularly at the intersection of operations, policy, and law, is also required.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

The key responsibilities include developing and managing policies for content moderation, supporting compliance with global regulations, leading research on emerging policy risks, and managing high-sensitivity content escalations.

What skills are important for the Head of Platform Policy?

Important skills include strong project management abilities, knowledge of digital advertising and regulatory trends, excellent communication and decision-making skills, leadership experience managing high-performing teams, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

How does Snap Inc. support diversity in the workplace?

Snap Inc. values diversity and believes it enhances innovation. The company is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and provides employment opportunities regardless of various protected classifications.

What is Snap's policy on in-office work?

Snap Inc. practices a "default together" approach, expecting team members to work in an office 4+ days per week to foster collaboration and build company culture.

What benefits does Snap Inc. offer to employees?

Snap Inc. provides a range of benefits, including paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that offer equity through RSUs.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range varies by pay zone: Zone A (CA, WA, NYC) is $244,000-$366,000 annually, Zone B is $232,000-$348,000 annually, and Zone C is $208,000-$311,000 annually. Starting pay is determined based on various factors and may be negotiable within the specified range.

Snap Inc.

Snap Inc.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Snap is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.