Policy Development Lead at Google

About the job

Fast-paced, dynamic, and proactive, YouTube’s Trust & Safety team is dedicated to making YouTube a safe place for users, viewers, and content creators around the world to create, and express themselves. Whether understanding and solving their online content concerns, navigating within global legal frameworks, or writing and enforcing worldwide policy, the Trust & Safety team is on the frontlines of enhancing the YouTube experience, building internet safety, and protecting free speech in our ever-evolving digital world.

As a Policy Development Lead within Trust and Safety, you will seamlessly switch between developing global policies for YouTube content and driving cross-functional projects impacting the global ecosystem. You have a knack for bringing order and clarity to unstructured or ambiguous problems. You will cover a wide variety of topics, and contribute across multiple areas, with a focus on scaled abuse and Generative AI. You will sometimes involve reviewing graphic, controversial, or offensive video content in line with YouTube’s community guidelines.

At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $129,000-$189,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update our global policies in various areas of online content.

• Influence cross-functional stakeholders and company executives regarding proposed content policy efforts.

• Lead research and trainings for developing new policies and understanding emerging risks across the globe. Work closely with global teams to ensure effective operationalization of global policies.

• Build and strengthen partnerships with partners across cross-functional groups including public policy, PR, legal, product, engineering, and sales.

• Understand and communicate the challenges and needs presented by the latest trends globally, including Generative AI.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

• 5 years of experience in a policy, legal, Trust and Safety, or technology environment.

• Experience with the development, implementation, and maintenance of policy.

Preferred qualifications

• JD, MBA, or Master’s degree.

• Experience implementing strategic or projects in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills with attention to detail in an ever-changing environment.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills.