Public Affairs Manager, Strategic Response
Meta

Job Info

Meta is seeking a Public Affairs Manager focused on rapid response communications. The position requires solid media relations skills and experience using social media platforms as a rapid response tactic.This person is expected to maintain relationships with key media and influencers and should be highly organized, energetic, and detail-oriented. Key parts of the role will include devising media and social media strategy around challenging and time-sensitive issues, drafting statements and messaging, and working directly with reporters. The ideal candidate will be expected to quickly absorb complex issues, come up with a response strategy, and lead cross-functional efforts to reach resolution.This role is on the Strategic Response Communications team.

Public Affairs Manager, Strategic Response Responsibilities:

• Execute our response strategy on some of Meta's most pressing and complex issues
• Work directly with reporters on stories
• Draft statements and messaging
• Develop rapid response plans for media, including broadcast and social media
• Partner with communications team colleagues when issues arise in their areas of subject matter expertise

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience working in communications or journalism
• Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism, English, or related field
• Experience working directly with reporters, including broadcast media
• Experience leveraging social media platforms as a rapid response strategy
• Experience managing issues and rapid response communications
• Experience drafting messaging materials, and working with cross-functional groups
• Experience with multiple deliverables and working in a deadline-driven environment
• Experience distilling complex technology or policy issues into simplified language

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