Director, Public Policy Engagement

Job Description

Director, Public Policy Engagement (Americas)

PUBLIC POLICY

What We Do

The Epic Games Global Public Policy team helps build relationships with policymakers, trade groups, and advocates at the local, national and regional levels. They identify, monitor, analyze, and prioritize policy trends, legislative proposals, and industry issues important to Epic. The Public Policy team resides within Epic's Global Affairs function and closely partners legal, product and executive teams to develop the company's policy positions and strategy.

What You'll Do

Epic is looking for a Public Policy Director to build strategic relationships with government officials in support of Epic's global public policy goals. The Director will engage with policymakers and stakeholders in the Americas, including Canada and Brazil, to support Epic's business and policy goals to promote an open and innovative creator and developer community while creating fun and inclusive experiences for players. The Director of Public Policy Engagement will be responsible for maintaining strong ties with relevant government officials, as well as expanding government, trade, and civil society relationships throughout the region.

In this role, you will
• Monitor policy and political trends throughout the Americas and develop engagement recommendations to share with Epic teams
• Partner with public policy colleagues to identify opportunities and risks with respect to core policy priorities such as competition and online safety
• Partner with public policy and communications team colleagues to develop and execute public affairs outreach
• Develop external narratives and talking points, organize briefings and strategic programs that support Epic's policy efforts
• Engage with local trade associations to advance Epic's policy positions with the broader industry

What we're looking for
• Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree in law, policy, or other relevant discipline preferred
• 10+ years of experience in public policy or government relations. Experience in Canada and/or Latin American countries is helpful
• Experience working within governments, think tanks, public interest groups, industry trade groups and/or relevant corporations
• Track record of successful execution; ability to help develop and implement programs and processes
• Forward-thinking and strategic approach to engaging with government and other policy stakeholders
• A thoughtful team player who can collaborate cross-functionally to understand business goals, and identify global legislative and regulatory opportunities and risks
• Openness to frequent travel
• Fluency in French, Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rn1x53-3-131-110-169-42 in your application.