Full-Time

Public Policy Manager

Midwest

Posted on 10/31/2025

Meta

Meta

10,001+ employees

Global social networks and advertising platform

Compensation Overview

$151k - $216k/yr

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Chicago, IL, USA

In Person

Frequent travel required, up to 60% of time in-region.

Category
Business & Strategy (2)
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Required Skills
Public Policy
Requirements
  • Bachelors degree
  • 3+ years of experience in state public policy, advocacy, or government affairs
  • Experience with the political process, policymakers, and stakeholders in region
  • Knowledge of technology and economic development policy and advocacy landscape in region
  • Experience working cross-functionally
  • Demonstrated experience creating and implement advocacy campaigns directly relevant to state government, including achieving short and long term milestones related to advancing policy, political and/or advocacy goals
  • Creative problem-solving, negotiation, and multi-tasking skills in a deadline driven environment
Responsibilities
  • Work directly with state policymakers to promote the safe and efficient use of internet technologies and economic development in the region
  • Monitor the political environment and identify opportunities to advance state and local policies that benefit the company, the state, and our local communities where we reside
  • Work closely with industry groups, nonprofits and legislative organizations to promote company objectives for economic development and a safe, secure, and open internet
  • Manage relationships with state policymakers
  • Ensure that Meta cross-functional partners and internal stakeholders receive timely updates on developments
  • Develop strategies for engagement with chambers of commerce, industry associations, non-profits, and civil society groups to advance priorities in region
  • Willingness to travel (primarily in-region) up to 60% of the time based on need
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience managing trade associations and contract lobbyists
  • Experience communicating nuanced concepts to a wide array of audiences
  • Demonstrated proficiency with technology policy and advocacy landscape in region

Meta Platforms Inc. runs a family of social apps including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp to help people connect, share content, and participate in online communities. It also develops virtual reality hardware and experiences through Oculus and is exploring the metaverse. Most revenue comes from advertising, with tools that let businesses target audiences using data from its large user base, plus VR product sales and digital services. The company differentiates itself by owning multiple major social platforms, offering a scalable cross-platform ad platform, and investing in VR, AR, and AI to expand digital experiences and monetization opportunities.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2004

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What believers are saying

  • Q1 2026 revenue surged 33% to $56.3B from AI-driven ad placement improvements.
  • $1B Beaver Dam data center approved with 220MW power for 10 years from 2027.
  • Stock trades at 19x forward earnings discount to S&P 500 after 20% dip.

What critics are saying

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  • TikTok erodes Instagram engagement, slashing ad growth to single digits by May 2027.

What makes Meta unique

  • Meta integrates AI on Threads for real-time trend queries like World Cup discussions.
  • Meta deploys AI to detect underage users via height and bone structure analysis.
  • Meta owns Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp with 97.8% ad revenue in 2023.

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