Lead Discord's external engagement strategy and manage partnerships with policymakers and civil society in a hybrid role.
Posted by employer 1 day ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 2 hours ago
What you'll build
- Shape and execute a global external affairs strategy
- Build and manage a portfolio of strategic partnerships
- Measure the impact of partnerships and engagements
- Own Discord's headquarters visit program
- Lead special projects for the Public Policy team
Must have
- 5+ years of experience in public policy, public affairs, and/or civil society partnerships
- Experience owning and executing a multi-year public affairs or partnership program
- Experience building and managing partnerships with civil society, academic experts, and industry leaders
- A track record of planning and executing high-level visits, delegations, or events
- Familiarity with technology policy issues
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Practical constraints
- Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area
- Hiring Manager would like folks to be in the office 1-2 days a week
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Public Affairs Advisor at Discord, the individual will lead the external engagement strategy, fostering relationships with policymakers, civil society, and industry stakeholders. Key skills include experience in public policy, partnership management, and strong communication abilities to convey complex information clearly. This position is suited for someone with over five years of relevant experience, particularly in managing high-level visits and partnerships across diverse regions. The role also involves overseeing budgets and operational projects, contributing to the team's overall effectiveness.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 23, 2026. Last confirmed on Discord's careers page October 23, 2026.
- Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$129,600).
- Starts above 88% of 1271 comparable senior other roles in United States we track (median $144,000 across 185 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Public Affairs Advisor role remote?
- It's hybrid — Discord expects some on-site time in San Francisco, United States.
- What's the salary range?
- Discord lists $192,000–$216,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Public Affairs Advisor role.
- Where is the role based?
- Discord is hiring for this position in San Francisco, United States.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Discord targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Public Affairs Advisor role at Discord.
From the original posting
Discord has a highly engaged community of millions of daily active users who use the platform for many different reasons, but there’s one thing that nearly everyone does: play video games. Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming, and we are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to hang out before, during, and after playing games.
Discord's Public Policy team builds and maintains relationships with the policymakers, regulators, civil society organizations, academics, and industry partners who shape the future of online platforms. We help these stakeholders understand how Discord works and how we approach safety and privacy, and we bring their perspectives back to inform how Discord builds products and policies.
In this role, you'll help lead Discord's external engagement strategy, building lasting partnerships with civil society, industry groups, and other stakeholders around the world. You'll manage our external partnerships portfolio, run our program for policymakers and other stakeholders visiting Discord's San Francisco headquarters, and lead special projects that advance the team's global priorities. You'll also keep the team running smoothly by owning budgets and operational projects. This person will report to the Head of Public Policy, Americas.
What You'll Be Doing
- Help shape and execute a global external affairs strategy that strengthens Discord's relationships and reputation with policymakers, regulators, civil society, academics, and industry partners
- Build and manage a portfolio of strategic partnerships, making sure each one advances clear policy and business objectives
- Measure the impact of partnerships and engagements, and report outcomes to team and company leadership
- Own Discord's headquarters visit program for policymakers, government officials, and other key stakeholders
- Lead special projects for the Public Policy team, such as external events, policy research initiatives, and cross-regional campaigns
- Develop external-facing materials such as briefing books, talking points, presentations, partnership proposals, and event programming
- Own the Public Policy team's budgets and related operational projects
What you should have
- 5+ years of experience in public policy, public affairs, and/or civil society partnerships
- Experience owning and executing a multi-year public affairs or partnership program
- Experience building and managing partnerships with civil society, academic experts, and industry leaders across multiple regions
- A track record of planning and executing high-level visits, delegations, or events for senior government officials and executives
- Familiarity with technology policy issues
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, especially executive briefings, and the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, compelling narratives for non-technical audiences
- Strong project management skills and the judgment to juggle multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and deadlines
Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma counties). Relocation assistance may be available. For this role, the Hiring Manager would like folks to be in the office 1-2 days a week.
The base salary range for this full-time position is listed below. This position will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits.
Why Discord?
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