Meta seeks an experienced professional to support the company’s public policy and government relations efforts in the Southeastern United States. Candidates should demonstrate experience in state public policy, political engagement, and issue advocacy and have a strong understanding of internet, technology, and economic development policy. Candidates should also possess deep knowledge of and passion for Meta’s products. A self-motivated team player will thrive in this role. Frequent travel is required.

Public Policy Manager, Southeast Responsibilities:

• Work directly with state policymakers to promote the safe and efficient use of internet technologies and economic development in the region.
• Monitor the political environment and identify opportunities to advance state and local policies that benefit the company, the state, and our local communities where we reside.
• Work closely with industry groups, nonprofits and legislative organizations to promote company objectives for economic development and a safe, secure, and open internet.
• Ensure that Meta cross-functional partners and internal stakeholders receive timely updates on developments.
• Develop strategies for engagement with chambers of commerce, industry associations, non-profits, and civil society groups to advance priorities in region.
• Provide support to the Director, Public Policy, Southern & Southeastern US with respect to policy work and operational needs within their larger region as needed.
• Willingness to travel (primarily in-region) up to 60% of the time based on need.
• Manage relationships with state policymakers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree 6+ years of experience in state public policy, advocacy, or government affairs
• Experience with the political process, policymakers, and stakeholders in region
• Knowledge of technology and economic development policy and advocacy landscape in region
• Experience working cross-functionally
• Demonstrated experience creating and implement advocacy campaigns directly relevant to state government, including achieving short and long term milestones related to advancing policy, political and/or advocacy goals
• Creative problem-solving, negotiation, and multi-tasking skills in time-sensitive settings
• Experience communicating nuanced concepts to a wide array of audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing contract lobbyists and trade associations
• Strong familiarity with technology policy and advocacy landscape in region

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.