Head of Policy Communications & Executive Writing
Coupang · Washington DC, USA
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Coupang's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 1% of Coupang's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Coupang
- high 683 stale, 14 reposted of 717 open
- Hiring momentum
- 1065 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Coupang's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Coupang.
About this role
The Head of Policy Communications & Executive Writing at Coupang will shape and communicate the company's perspective on complex public policy and regulatory issues. This role involves developing persuasive narratives, op-eds, and executive communications while collaborating closely with senior executives and various teams to ensure impactful messaging. The position requires a deep understanding of the political landscape and the ability to translate complex issues into accessible communications for diverse audiences.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Coupang as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree
- 15+ years of experience in speechwriting, policy communications, executive communications, government communications, journalism, public affairs, or related fields
- Exceptional writing and editing skills across a variety of formats and audiences
- Experience developing communications for senior executives, elected officials, policymakers, or public sector leaders
- Deep understanding of public policy, government institutions, legislative processes, and political environments
- Strong track record working with DC with key opinion leader audiences
Nice to have
- Experience serving as a speechwriter or senior communications advisor to government leaders, senior political appointees, elected officials, cabinet-level executives, or corporate executives
- Experience within the White House, Congress, federal agencies, public policy organizations, think tanks, or executive branch departments
- Experience in the U.S. Treasury, State Department, Department of Defense, or comparable government institutions
- Experience writing for Members of Congress, cabinet officials, governors, or senior corporate executives
- Experience as a political, policy, economic, regulatory, or Washington-based journalist
What you get
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life, AD&D insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) program
- 401K Plan with Company Match
- 18-21 days of the Paid Time Off (PTO) a year based on tenure
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in work location
- The role requires a significant amount of experience, which may limit opportunities for less experienced candidates
- The position involves high-pressure responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
- The recruitment process may vary and could be subject to changes due to scheduling or other circumstances
Summarised from Coupang's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Coupang on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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