Whatnot
Director, U.S. Public Policy
$285K–$335K
Washington, D.C. · Remote · Director · Full-time · Posted Aug 27, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years of public policy or government affairs experience with U.S. federal and state governments.
About the job
Leads Whatnot’s U.S. public policy and government engagement strategy, advocating on issues affecting its live-shopping marketplace and advising the business on regulatory developments.
What you'll do
- Lead U.S. advocacy and build relationships with policymakers, regulators, industry groups, civil society, and other stakeholders.
- Monitor federal and state policy developments, assess business impacts, and advise leadership on responses and trade-offs.
- Coordinate external policy consultants and collaborate with internal teams on priorities, narratives, and emerging issues.
What they ask for
- 7+ years of public policy or government affairs experience with U.S. federal and state governments.
- Strong policy judgment and fluency in issues relevant to Whatnot.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Experience partnering with Legal, Product, Communications, and external consultants.
Nice to have
- Existing relationships with policymakers, regulators, industry groups, or civil society, or ability to build a network quickly.
Pay
$285K - $335K (base salary; currency not stated)
Model-written summary · the original posting is authoritative