Manager, Information Quality, Government Affairs and Public Policy

Our mission is to arrange the world's information and make it accessible and beneficial to the majority of people. In this role, you will participate in the Google's Information Quality team, which is part of the Government's Information Quality program and the Public Policy team. This is a diverse group of individuals that work across different regions, areas of business and functions in order to help define the future direction of Google regarding information regulation, content regulation, and the open web. You will oversee projects and positions pertaining to several information quality and content management issues, with an emphasis on false information, incorrect information, unreliable content, and content/media policy. You will have subject matter expertise and guidance for internal stakeholders involved with these issues, as well as a role of representation for the company with regards to third parties, civil society organizations, and industry groups. This will involve partnering with products, legal, communication, government, and safety teams in the company as a whole in order to jointly accomplish our goals and have a positive effect on the Google user base and stakeholders. Google takes its responsibilities very seriously, including participating in government and other stakeholders on important public policy issues. The Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) team is responsible for leading the company's interactions with executives, legislators, regulators and third parties in the creation of public policy. Working alongside the Google leadership, GAPP attempts to identify the most important policy concerns, they listen to the other's views and opinions, and they take a company-wide perspective on these matters in order to communicate it to external parties. While we concentrate on internet-related challenges, our areas of focus are growing larger and include multiple areas where technology, policy, and business intersect. Responsibilities include surveying and tracking current and pertinent emerging research, industry, and policy initiatives. Help policymakers, industry participants, academics, and important opinion formers in thoughtful discussion, including the creation of content rules and codes of conduct regarding the mis- and disinformation. Create position papers and programs that will anticipate and participate in the public discussion regarding falsity and information misuse, information quality, authoritative sources, information provenance, and relevant actions. Work with safety and trust, product, engineering, and other teams across Google to help with responsible policy and product development. Advance Google's mission and maintain its principles. Advocate for Google both internally and externally and bring in external perspectives that will inform our perception and course of action. Communicate directly with the regulators, players in the industry, and leading thought leaders to have a policy and political discussion about the responsible, social, and beneficial use of the internet in innovation. Low requirements: Bachelor's degree in Law, Political Science, Government, Public Affairs, or equivalent experience. Experience developing technology or content-based policies in regards to industry, government, think tanks, public interest groups, or relevant associations with regards to information quality or content policy. Experience dealing with the fundamental issues of information quality and access via online media, media policy, or mis/disinformation such as the EU Code of Practice on Disinformation. Qualifications that are preferred: a master's degree or a PhD in Public Policy or another related field. Understanding the technical aspects of the Internet and the policy environments that surround it. The capacity to create/implement creative ideas on their own, and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines in an aggressive environment. Team-oriented player, who takes pride in their inclusion, and who is able to exercise judgment well in an evolving environment. Extraordinary personal, analytical and research abilities, including the capacity to recognize/gather ideas, communicate effectively in person, in public settings and in writing. Google is delighted to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We commit to creating a workforce that is representative of the people we serve, cultivating a culture of belonging, and providing equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other aspect of their nature, whether legal or not. 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