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Public Policy Manager jobs are open across government agencies, nonprofits, healthcare systems, tech companies, and advocacy organizations, at every level from associate to director, with specializations in legislative affairs, regulatory strategy, and stakeholder engagement. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Responsibilities
About the Team
The Global Public Policy team’s work spans a broad and diverse range of functions and workstreams, including government affairs and government relations; policy, product, and issue area expertise; risk and crisis management and mitigation; outreach, coalitions, and partnerships; and philanthropy. The mission of the Global Public Policy team is to prevent, manage, and mitigate political, legislative, and regulatory threats and to promote a political, legislative, and regulatory environment that supports growth and innovation for our business. This is a highly collaborative, on-site role and requires five days per week in the office.
- Serve as a bridge between Global Public Policy and Monetization teams to integrate public policy considerations into product development and risk management
- Provides actionable intelligence and insights; convert political developments into strategic guidance to the business to increase awareness of public policy challenges and risks; advise on risk mitigation strategies
- Manage internal coordination with the business and cross-functional stakeholders for government and regulatory escalations
- Identify, monitor, analyze, and communicate relevant policy trends, legislative proposals and issues of importance to the company and its products.
- Inform and support public policy strategies and engagements and ensure the Global Public Policy team is updated on important product and business developments.
- Develop and maintain relations with key internal stakeholders including legal, product, communications, policy, and safety.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, International Affairs, Government, Public Affairs, related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- In-depth experience in Public Policy or Government Affairs experience, technology policy, and/or policy advocacy experience.
- Strong presentation, and analytical skills, including the ability to translate the business and innovation implications of public policy developments to global teams.
- Outstanding judgment, persuasion, mediation, and advocacy skills, creativity, and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional listening, problem-solving, and communications skills, including the ability to distill complex policy issues into easy to digest explanations and compelling messages.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and navigate varying priorities among multiple stakeholders toward shared goals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the digital advertising industry and with advertising technology is strongly preferred.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】 Compensation Description (Annually)
- Washington, DC The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $121600 - $220400 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
Responsibilities
About the Team
The Global Public Policy team’s work spans a broad and diverse range of functions and workstreams, including government affairs and government relations; policy, product, and issue area expertise; risk and crisis management and mitigation; outreach, coalitions, and partnerships; and philanthropy. The mission of the Global Public Policy team is to prevent, manage, and mitigate political, legislative, and regulatory threats and to promote a political, legislative, and regulatory environment that supports growth and innovation for our business. This is a highly collaborative, on-site role and requires five days per week in the office.
- Serve as a bridge between Global Public Policy and Monetization teams to integrate public policy considerations into product development and risk management
- Provides actionable intelligence and insights; convert political developments into strategic guidance to the business to increase awareness of public policy challenges and risks; advise on risk mitigation strategies
- Manage internal coordination with the business and cross-functional stakeholders for government and regulatory escalations
- Identify, monitor, analyze, and communicate relevant policy trends, legislative proposals and issues of importance to the company and its products.
- Inform and support public policy strategies and engagements and ensure the Global Public Policy team is updated on important product and business developments.
- Develop and maintain relations with key internal stakeholders including legal, product, communications, policy, and safety.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, International Affairs, Government, Public Affairs, related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- In-depth experience in Public Policy or Government Affairs experience, technology policy, and/or policy advocacy experience.
- Strong presentation, and analytical skills, including the ability to translate the business and innovation implications of public policy developments to global teams.
- Outstanding judgment, persuasion, mediation, and advocacy skills, creativity, and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional listening, problem-solving, and communications skills, including the ability to distill complex policy issues into easy to digest explanations and compelling messages.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and navigate varying priorities among multiple stakeholders toward shared goals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the digital advertising industry and with advertising technology is strongly preferred.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】 Compensation Description (Annually)
- Washington, DC The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $121600 - $220400 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
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Who's Hiring
- TikTok10
- Amazon8
- Meta5
- Google3
- Intuit3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software16
- Science & Research2
- Education1
- Electronics & Hardware1
- Hospitality & Tourism1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in public policy manager jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in public policy, political science, law, or a related field
- Experience developing and advancing policy positions with government agencies or legislative bodies
- Strong written communication skills including policy briefs, regulatory comments, and white papers
- Ability to build and manage relationships with elected officials, regulators, and external coalitions
- Familiarity with federal or state regulatory processes, rulemaking, and compliance frameworks
- Experience monitoring legislation and translating policy developments into organizational strategy
Tips for Your Public Policy Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to the sector
Government agencies, corporations, and nonprofits each use different language for the same work. Mirror the policy vocabulary from each job posting in your resume, whether that's 'regulatory affairs,' 'government relations,' or 'public affairs,' so hiring managers recognize your fit immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists public policy manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify your legislative or regulatory wins
Policy resumes often read as activity logs rather than impact records. Wherever you can, name the bill, rule, or initiative you shaped, describe what changed because of your work, and note the scope, such as a statewide regulation or a federal comment period you led.
Target your portfolio of writing samples
Most policy manager interviews involve a writing or memo exercise. Come with three to four samples ready: a policy brief, a regulatory comment, and an internal stakeholder memo. Choose samples that match the policy domain listed in the job description, not just your strongest general pieces.
Prepare for the stakeholder scenario question
Interviewers routinely ask how you'd manage conflicting interests from legislators, executives, and community groups simultaneously. Prepare two concrete examples where you navigated competing demands and reached a workable outcome, keeping the policy goal intact.
Negotiate using scope, not just compensation
Public policy manager offers at mission-driven organizations often have compressed salary bands. If compensation is limited, negotiate for portfolio ownership, direct access to senior leadership, or a defined path to a senior policy role within a set timeframe.
Public Policy Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most public policy managers?
The companies hiring the most public policy managers right now include TikTok, Amazon, and Meta, with the largest share of openings in California, Virginia, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Technology companies, healthcare systems, and large nonprofits have been among the most consistent hirers of this role in recent years.
How many public policy manager jobs are remote?
About 19% of public policy manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though many roles tied to active lobbying or government relations work require proximity to Washington D.C. or a state capital. Roles focused on policy research, regulatory analysis, and internal compliance tend to offer the most location flexibility.
How do you become a public policy manager?
Most public policy managers start with a degree in public policy, political science, law, or economics, then build experience through roles in government, advocacy, or regulatory affairs. Moving into a manager-level position typically requires demonstrating that you've shaped a policy outcome end to end, not just supported one. Building a network among legislative staff, agency officials, and industry coalitions accelerates the path considerably.
Can you get a public policy manager job with little experience?
Breaking into a public policy manager role with limited experience is possible if you can show relevant exposure through internships, legislative fellowships, or policy-focused graduate programs. Employers weight demonstrated writing ability, familiarity with a specific policy domain, and relationships with government stakeholders more heavily than years on a resume. Targeting smaller advocacy organizations or think tanks is often an effective entry point before moving to larger institutions.
What does the public policy manager interview process look like?
Public policy manager interviews typically move through a recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your policy background and stakeholder experience, and then a panel interview with cross-functional colleagues such as legal, communications, or government affairs teams. Many organizations include a written exercise, often a policy memo or briefing document responding to a current issue relevant to their work. Final-round conversations usually test how you'd represent the organization's position under pressure.
Where can I find and apply to public policy manager jobs?
You can find and apply to public policy manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your background and policy focus, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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