192K–216K USD / year
Public Affairs Advisor
OtherHybrid — San Francisco Bay Area, California
Published on 2026-10-21
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About this role
Lead external affairs strategy and partnerships that strengthen Discord’s relationships with policymakers, civil society, academics, and industry groups. The role also manages stakeholder visits to Discord’s headquarters, special projects, and the Public Policy team’s budgets and operations.
About the company
Discord is a communication platform designed for creating communities, where users can connect via voice, video, and text. It serves gamers and various interest groups, offering tools for social interaction, collaboration, and community-building.
The team
Public Policy team, reporting to the Head of Public Policy, Americas.
What you'll do
- Shape and execute global external affairs strategy
- Build, manage, and measure strategic partnerships
- Lead headquarters visits for policymakers and other stakeholders
- Run special projects, including events, policy research, and cross-regional campaigns
- Prepare briefing books, talking points, presentations, proposals, and event programming
- Own team budgets and operational projects
What we're looking for
- At least 5 years of experience in public policy, public affairs, or civil society partnerships
- Experience owning and executing a multi-year public affairs or partnership program
- Experience managing partnerships across multiple regions
- Track record planning high-level visits, delegations, or events for senior officials and executives
- Familiarity with technology policy
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive briefings
- Strong project management and ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines
Benefits
- Equity
- Benefits package
- Relocation assistance may be available