Communications Manager, Ads Policy and Privacy
Google · New York, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $173,500 / year
- New York, NY
Job highlights
- Lead global comms for ads policy and privacy.
- Shape Google's ads safety and policy defense.
- Manage media relations for privacy innovations.
- Advise cross-functional teams on product changes.
- Develop comms strategies for ads business.
About the role
About The Job
On Ads Comms, it's our job to help inform and inspire users, customers, business leaders and key opinion formers about the benefits of Google and YouTube advertising products. These tools power the open internet, the mobile ecosystem, the connected television space and other surfaces with the best technology that connects and creates value for people, publishers, creators, advertisers and Google. We help millions of businesses large and small around the world use Google’s solutions to reach their customers, monetize their content, measure business outcomes and grow with digital advertising. The Ads Communications team works within GCPA (Global Communications and Public Affairs). To succeed here, you will combine creativity with organizational skills to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines simultaneously, as well as enjoy pitching to journalists, bloggers and commentators. As a member of Ads Communications, you will lead global communications for two areas of Google’s advertising business: ads policy and ads privacy. In this role, you will shape Google’s leadership in ads safety and defend our ads policies and enforcement decisions in the press. This includes developing proactive and reactive plans to support policy launches, manage media inquiries and provide counsel on policy changes to the cross-functional Ads and Trust and Safety teams. Additionally, you will manage proactive and reactive communications plans for Google’s ads privacy innovations, such as confidential computing, industry-leading ads privacy practices and personalization policies. You will advise cross-functional teams on product development, launches and policy changes, working with Product, Sales, Marketing, Legal and Government Affairs to develop communications strategies and messaging that aligns with company goals. Minimum qualifications:- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 7 years of experience in public relations, media relations, or communications.
- Experience working in policy or advertising industry.
- Understanding of media relationships and digital advertising.
- Ability to translate complex product launches into simple narratives understandable by business and trade press.
- Ability to plan and execute on multiple projects at the same time in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work cross-functionally to find solutions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead proactive and reactive communications strategies to support policy launches and privacy initiatives across Google’s ads business.
- Act as a primary contact for journalists and manage media inquiries related to our ads policies, privacy practices and personalization policies.
- Draft a variety of communications materials, including blog posts, talking points, question and answers, and social media posts, and staff interviews with ads policy and privacy leaders.
- Work cross-functionally and provide internal counsel on product development, launches and ads policy changes, including preparing reactive comms.
Key skills/competency
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Communications Strategy
- Policy Communications
- Privacy Communications
- Digital Advertising
- Crisis Communications
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Project Management
- Journalism
Skills & topics
- Communications Manager
- Ads Policy
- Privacy
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Corporate Communications
- Policy Communications
- Advertising
- Tech Communications
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 7+ years in PR, media relations, or communications, emphasizing policy or advertising industry experience.
- Showcase your skills: Demonstrate your ability to translate complex ideas, manage multiple projects, and work cross-functionally.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience in policy communications, media relations, and digital advertising strategies.
- Understand Google's culture: Research Google's commitment to innovation, user privacy, and ethical advertising practices.
Technical preparation
Master PR and media relations principles.,Understand digital advertising and policy nuances.,Practice translating complex policy into simple terms.,Develop crisis communication and rapid response plans.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you managed a crisis.,How do you handle tight deadlines?,Give an example of cross-functional success.,How do you communicate complex policy ideas?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the minimum qualifications for the Communications Manager, Ads Policy and Privacy role at Google?
- The minimum qualifications for this role at Google include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, 7 years of experience in public relations, media relations, or communications, and experience working in the policy or advertising industry.
- What are the preferred qualifications for the Communications Manager, Ads Policy and Privacy position at Google?
- Preferred qualifications include an understanding of media relationships and digital advertising, the ability to translate complex product launches into simple narratives, strong project management skills in a fast-paced environment, cross-functional collaboration experience, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- What is the salary range for the Communications Manager, Ads Policy and Privacy role at Google?
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $142,000-$205,000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Actual compensation will depend on factors like location, experience, and skills.
- What is the work arrangement for this Communications Manager role at Google?
- This position offers a choice of working locations including San Francisco, CA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; and New York, NY, USA, suggesting a hybrid or on-site arrangement depending on the chosen location.
- How does Google handle applications with arrest or conviction records for the Communications Manager role in San Francisco?
- For applicants in San Francisco, qualified individuals with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
- What type of communication materials will a Communications Manager create at Google?
- A Communications Manager at Google will draft various materials such as blog posts, talking points, Q&As, social media posts, and prepare leaders for interviews related to ads policy and privacy.
- What does the Ads Communications team at Google focus on?
- The Ads Communications team at Google informs and inspires users, customers, and opinion leaders about the benefits of Google and YouTube advertising products, working within the Global Communications and Public Affairs (GCPA) group.