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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Role Overview
Coupang is seeking a Head of Issues Management & Strategic Policy Communications to lead communications strategy and execution for complex, sensitive, and high-impact policy and corporate communications issues. This individual will serve as a key advisor during issues management and crisis situations, helping protect and strengthen Coupang’s reputation while ensuring consistent, accurate, and timely communications.
Working as a critical part of the Global Public Affairs and US Corporate Communications team, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional global partners across Public Policy, Legal, Operations, and senior leadership. You’ll lead management of rapid response communications, develop proactive PR strategies, and help guide the company through evolving external environments across both public policy and corporate reputation issues.
This role requires a strong leader with deep experience leading corporate crisis efforts and advocacy campaigns for a global corporation, tech company or highly regulated industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in US politics, managing and advising in rapid response or crisis communications scenarios impacting Washington and US audiences, as well as supporting advocacy communications campaigns. Deep media relationships with US and DC business and policy media are a must, with the ability to cultivate new relationships and identify creative tactics to achieve policy and messaging objectives.
This role is for a senior leader who uses exceptional judgment and strategic thinking, as well as the ability to look around corners and perform effectively under pressure. The candidate should have a proven track record serving as an on the record spokesperson, coaching a team, and collaborating effectively across a highly matrixed organization. Executive presence and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly are also key.
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