Policy Manager

Overview

Remote
$30 - $40
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Child safety
Red Policy Violence/Crime
Product Policy and product management
Editorial policies

Job Details

Policy Manager

Remote (USA)

12+ Months

What do we need to look for

One important interview question

  1. 5+ years in policy creation in areas like
    1. Trust and safety
    2. Child safety
    3. Product Policy and product management
    4. Editorial policies

  1. Look for Policy : managers, strategists, analysts and product policy managers

  1. So many policy managers are leaving from Tik Tok. He asked to source for those folks who are either laid off or leaving.
    1. He himself was from Tik-tok and joined Microsoft 6 months back

Ask the candidate to explain the end to end policy life cycle.

From creation of policies to implementing the policy

Policy Manager Job Specs

About the Role:

We are seeking a Policy expert with experience in content, editorial, and trust and safety to lead the development, refinement and operationalization of content policies in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. This role sits at the intersection of policy development, industry benchmarking, content moderation, trust and safety, content quality understanding, editorial decision-making and user trust. The goal is to deliver accurate, high-quality and safe news content while protecting platform integrity and the preferences of today s diverse user base including Gen Z audience)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of content policy development, incorporating editorial judgment and journalistic-style rigor to ensure the creation of strong safe policies that reflect Gen Z values, digital experiences, and sensitivities while maintaining clarity and enforceability.
  • Identify and evaluate emerging trends, behaviors and risks across digital platforms and translate insights into actionable Policy frameworks.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure Policy guidance is clear, enforceable and aligned with platform needs and goals.
  • Conduct regular audits of existing policies to identify gaps, outdated guidance or areas requiring clarification or reinforcement.
  • Contribute to external benchmarking and stakeholder discussions on content safety and Policy best practices

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in journalism, editorial strategy, publisher, user and AI-generated long and short form content policy, trust & safety preferably in social media, news, search, or platform environments.
  • Proven track record in leading editorial decisions and shaping content policy frameworks in high-risk, fast-paced settings.
  • Strong understanding of Gen Z digital culture (language, content formats, and online behaviors) is a plus but not mandatory.
  • Deep knowledge of misinformation risks and content integrity principles.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex, ambiguous risks into clear, actionable guidelines.
  • Ability to operate independently and decisively while balancing speed with accuracy.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners to align editorial and policy work with organizational goals.
  • Thrives in working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with evolving priorities and tight timelines.
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