Platform Integrity Communications Manager

Snap Inc. is a camera company. We believe that reinventing the camera represents our greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Our products empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

The Comms Team is responsible for conveying Snap’s mission, vision and values to core audiences within our community, which include Snapchatters, advertising partners, content partners, investors, policymakers, and Snap team members. This passionate team works diligently to show the world what makes Snapchat the best platform for communication and storytelling, and to ensure narratives about the company, its people, and its products are accurate and compelling.

We’re looking for a Communications Manager of Platform Safety to join our external communications team!

What you'll do:

• Design and deliver a proactive external communications strategy that drives awareness of our global platform safety initiatives, as well as handle any reactive issues related to trust and safety. 

• Work with the Director of Communications, and leaders across Snap’s policy, platform safety, platform integrity and other teams on both longer-term initiatives, crisis communications, and more. 

• Establish and maintain long-term relationships with key reporters and editors at national and local outlets. 

• Pitch stories, create press materials, and prepare spokespeople for media interviews and speaking engagements. 

• Collaborate with a close-knit global communications team to support platform safety initiatives around the world and identify proactive opportunities. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong command of the media, policy and cultural landscape, with a broad network of contacts across tech, tech policy and national consumer outlets 

• Experience working in-house on safety, privacy and tech policy issues 

• Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to experiment in order to learn and identify creative solutions

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Ability to build relationships cross-functionally and across different time zones

• Ability to balance critical thinking with tactical execution and attention to detail, in the face of frequent inbound enquiries and other requests

• Excellent news (and overall) judgment, as well as exceptional writing and communications skills

• Able to serve as a Snap spokesperson as needed

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of professional experience working in a communications role or related field

• 8+ years of relevant experience

• 2+ years working in-house at a tech company (or other relevant industry) on safety/policy issues 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a government or policy environment preferred

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at accommodations-ext@snap.com.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid maternity & paternity leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!