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Meta is seeking an experienced Public Policy Manager to contribute to Meta's policy engagement in Japan. In this role, you will work under the leadership of the Head of Public Policy, Japan, proactively engaging with Japanese government officials, regulators, and key external stakeholders on issues affecting Meta's family of apps and technologies, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and emerging technologies such as AI and wearable devices. You will contribute to developing and executing public policy strategies that advance Meta's mission while navigating Japan's evolving regulatory landscape across areas such as platform governance, data privacy, content policy, competition, and digital infrastructure.

Job Responsibility:

  • Contribute to comprehensive public policy strategies for Japan, supporting the Head of Public Policy on regulatory and legislative developments across platform integrity, data governance, competition, and digital safety
  • Proactively develop and maintain relationships with Japanese government officials, regulators, parliamentary offices, and relevant industry and civil society stakeholders to advance Meta's policy positions
  • Monitor, analyze, and communicate the implications of Japanese legislative and regulatory developments to internal cross-functional teams including legal, product, communications, and operations
  • Support Meta's participation in industry associations and multi-stakeholder forums relevant to Japan's digital policy environment
  • Develop policy positions, briefing materials, and written submissions for regulatory consultations, parliamentary inquiries, and government engagements
  • Partner with global and regional policy teams to align Japan-specific strategies with broader APAC and global policy frameworks
  • Provide research, analysis, and decision support to the Head of Public Policy on high-priority policy risks and opportunities in Japan
  • Collaborate with product and legal teams to assess the policy implications of new product launches and platform changes in the Japanese market
  • Identify emerging policy risks and contribute to mitigation strategies, coordinating cross-functional responses to regulatory inquiries or enforcement actions
  • Support organizational strategy by contributing to goals and priorities for Japan policy engagement

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of experience in public policy, government affairs, regulatory affairs, or a related field, with direct engagement in Japan's policy or regulatory environment
  • Experience engaging with Japanese government institutions, regulatory bodies, or legislative processes on technology, digital, or platform-related policy matters
  • Experience developing policy positions, written submissions, or briefing materials for government or regulatory audiences
  • Professional working proficiency in Japanese, required to engage directly with Japanese government officials, regulators, and stakeholders, and in English to collaborate with global teams
  • Experience working in a rapidly evolving environment, collaborating with multiple cross-functional teams, adapting flexibly to ambiguous situations, and aligning on shared goals with team members

Nice to have:

  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority policy workstreams simultaneously, aligning diverse internal and external stakeholders toward shared outcomes
  • Experience working within or alongside technology companies, trade associations, or international organizations on cross-border regulatory matters
  • Experience working on digital policy issues such as platform regulation, data privacy, content governance, or competition policy in Japan or the broader APAC region
  • Experience providing strategic policy advice and decision support to senior leaders or executives in complex, fast-moving regulatory environments
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
  • Experience translating complex regulatory or legislative developments into actionable product or business guidance for non-policy audiences

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Job Posted:
May 17, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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On-site work
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