Public Affairs Manager, Reality Labs

New York, NY$176k–$247kPosted Jul 31, 2026

Summary:

We are seeking a Public Affairs Manager to join our Strategic Priorities Communications team, focused on policy communications for Meta's Reality Labs. In this role, you will develop and execute public affairs strategies for our growing family of wearable devices — including smart glasses, wrist-based devices, and other emerging form factors.You will work closely with the Reality Labs Product Communications team, as well as cross-functional partners including Policy, Legal, and Product on how Meta approaches building next-generation wearable technology. As part of the Strategic Priorities Communications teams, you may also develop public affairs strategies related to other product or policy priority areas. Candidates should have experience in technology policy communications or public affairs, with familiarity with emerging technology and consumer devices.

Required Skills:

Public Affairs Manager, Reality Labs Responsibilities:

  1. Create communications plans and materials for policy audiences — including blog posts, statements, social content, and briefing documents — to help them understand our practices, protections, and enforcement efforts for wearables
  1. Monitor the evolving regulatory landscape around wearable technology, providing strategic counsel and rapid response support
  1. Develop proactive communications strategies to educate policy audiences on how Meta approaches trust in wearables
  1. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Policy, Risk, Legal, Product, Marketing, etc.) to ensure alignment on policy communications for wearable devices
  1. Distill complex technical topics into clear, accessible language for diverse policy audiences
  1. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including agency partners, third-party advocates, and reporters covering wearable technology
  1. Support rapid response efforts related to policy issues for wearable products

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. 10+ years of experience in public affairs, communications, or a related field
  1. Experience in policy, communications, public affairs, or issue management related to privacy, safety, security, data practices, or technology policy
  1. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships
  1. Experience writing, editing, and communicating to create messaging materials and communications plans for policy audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
  1. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
  1. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
  1. Experience in supporting rapid response or issue management efforts
  1. Experience with legislative, regulatory, or litigation communications or policy related to technology policy
  1. Familiarity with managing communications or policy issues for wearable technology, AR/VR, AI, biometric data, or other emerging technologies
  1. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
  1. Experience working at a communications firm or public affairs agency on technology policy, regulatory, or issue-based campaigns
  1. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
  1. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

Public Compensation:

$176,000/year to $247,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.

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