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Public Affairs Director, Strategic Response

Meta
Menlo Park, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/16/2026
Meta is seeking a Public Affairs Director to join the Strategic Response Communications team. This role will lead media relations and drive strategic communications priorities across some of the most complex and high-profile issues facing Meta. The ideal candidate is a seasoned communications professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, brings strong relationships with national and political media, and can develop and execute communications strategies that advance Meta's reputation and policy objectives.

Public Affairs Director, Strategic Response Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute proactive and reactive media relations strategies on key policy, political, and corporate issues.
  • Serve as a spokesperson and manage relationships with top-tier national, political, and trade reporters.
  • Drive strategic communications planning around emerging issues, working cross-functionally with policy, legal, product, and executive communications teams.
  • Identify and anticipate reputational risks and develop rapid response plans to mitigate potential challenges.
  • Craft messaging, talking points, statements, and other communications materials for a range of audiences.
  • Advise senior leadership on media strategy, landscape, and stakeholder dynamics.
  • Manage multiple workstreams and priorities simultaneously in a high-volume, fast-moving environment.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align external communications with broader company strategy.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 15 years of experience working in communications, policy, public affairs, or marketing
  • Experience managing complex, high-profile issues in a corporate, political, or agency setting
  • Demonstrated track record of building and maintaining relationships with national and political media
  • Experience developing strategic communications plans and messaging frameworks
  • Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to distill complex topics for external audiences
  • Experience working cross-functionally with policy, legal, and executive stakeholders

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.

$223,000/year to $287,000/year bonus equity benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

Salary : $223,000 - $287,000

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