Public Policy Manager

Placement Type:


Temporary

Salary:


$57.15-63.50 Hourly


up to $63.50/hr

Start Date:


Oct 12, 2026

Aquent is partnering with a leading global technology company that is at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of digital interaction and advanced technologies. This organization is dedicated to pioneering groundbreaking advancements in areas like artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and other cutting-edge solutions that impact billions worldwide. Join a team committed to driving progress and creating meaningful experiences on a global scale.


Are you passionate about the intersection of cutting-edge technology and public policy? Do you thrive on advocating for innovation and demonstrating the transformative power of AI and immersive technologies? This is an extraordinary opportunity to be at the heart of technological evolution, influencing public understanding and policy frameworks for the next generation of digital experiences. As an Innovation Policy Manager, you will play a pivotal role in evangelizing the future of AI innovation, directly shaping public discourse and fostering strategic partnerships that advance groundbreaking technologies. Your work will have a profound impact, bringing to life the value of advanced solutions for a global audience and ensuring responsible innovation.


Key Responsibilities

• Lead demonstrations providing policy audiences with hands-on experiences using AI solutions, wearables, virtual reality, and other cutting-edge technologies.
• Design, create, and execute innovative policy experiences and events to educate and inform policy stakeholders.
• Develop strategic outreach programs and policy campaigns to advocate for the economic and social value of AI innovation.
• Support engagement with policymakers, trade associations, industry partners, key opinion formers, non-profit groups, and others to contribute to the public discussion on the economic and social value of innovative technologies, such as AI.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Legal, Communications, and Partnerships teams, as well as global policy teams, to build and drive programs and campaigns that demonstrate the value of AI innovation.
• Build coalitions with other organizations to advance the company's policy goals.
• Develop and project manage innovative policy programs and campaigns, including those for new AI products.
• Independently manage smaller advocacy campaigns or collaborate on the management of larger campaigns, serving as a primary lead in some cases.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives with both internal and external stakeholders to champion AI innovation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, law, political science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in policy or legal roles, with a focus on AI technology or other related technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in any of the following areas: AI technologies, wearables, virtual reality, policy programs and campaigns, security, privacy, integrity, competition, and the surrounding policy environments.
• Knowledge and experience with AI, open-source innovation, wearables, and virtual reality.
• Policy stakeholder engagement experience.
• Policy Programs and Campaigns experience.

About Aquent Talent:


Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.


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