Head of Policy Communications & Executive Writing

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Role Overview

Coupang is seeking an expert to help shape and communicate the companys perspective on complex public policy economic regulatory and geopolitical issues. This leader will serve as a strategic thought partner to senior executives developing compelling persuasive narratives op-eds policy messaging congressional engagement materials and executive communications that support Coupangs business and policy objectives.

The ideal candidate combines exceptional writing ability with deep intellectual curiosity and a sophisticated understanding of US and international public policy government politics and current affairs. They possess the judgment to translate complex policy issues into persuasive and accessible communications for a wide range of audiences including policymakers media business leaders and external stakeholders.

This role is part of the Global Public Affairs and US Corporate Communications team and will work closely with Public Policy Legal and executive leadership teams to ensure consistent and impactful messaging across a broad range of issues affecting the company.

What You Will Do

• Create and evolve compelling narratives that articulate Coupangs positions on complex policy economic regulatory and industry issues in support of the companys public affairs and advocacy efforts.
• Develop high-quality opinion pieces speeches talking points briefing materials policy statements congressional engagement materials media content and executive communications.
• Serve as a senior member of the Global Public Affairs team identifying opportunities to shape policy conversations and strengthen Coupangs external voice.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the Washington policy political and media landscape including emerging issues relevant to Coupangs business.
• Monitor legislative regulatory and public policy developments to identify communications opportunities and potential risks.
• Position Coupang executives as thought leaders through persuasive audience-focused communications and strategic storytelling.
• Advise executives on messaging narrative development stakeholder engagement and external communications strategies.
• Translate complex policy regulatory and economic issues into clear compelling and accessible communications for diverse audiences.
• Partner closely with Public Policy Legal Corporate Communications and business leaders to develop integrated communications strategies and messaging.
• Conduct research and analysis on policy regulatory economic and political issues affecting Coupang and its stakeholders.
• Support executive preparation for media engagements public appearances policy events and meetings with key external stakeholders.
• Ensure consistency and alignment across corporate policy advocacy and public affairs communications.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• 15 years of experience in speechwriting policy communications executive communications government communications journalism public affairs or related fields
• Exceptional writing and editing skills across a variety of formats and audiences
• Experience developing communications for senior executives elected officials policymakers or public sector leaders
• Deep understanding of public policy government institutions legislative processes and political environments
• Strong track record working with DC with key opinion leader audiences
• Experience translating complex policy issues into persuasive communications
• Strong research analytical and critical thinking capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority assignments in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a speechwriter or senior communications advisor to government leaders senior political appointees elected officials cabinet-level executives or corporate executives
• Experience within the White House Congress federal agencies public policy organizations think tanks or executive branch departments
• Experience in the U.S. Treasury State Department Department of Defense or comparable government institutions
• Experience writing for Members of Congress cabinet officials governors or senior corporate executives
• Experience as a political policy economic regulatory or Washington-based journalist
• Experience with top-tier national media organizations such as The Washington Post The New York Times Politico Axios Associated Press or similar publications
• Understanding of technology e-commerce trade economic policy regulatory policy or international affairs
• Experience operating in highly visible and fast-changing public policy environments

Pay & Benefits

• Our compensation reflects the cost of living across several US geographic markets. At Coupang your base pay is one part of your total compensation.
• The base pay for this position ranges from $148400/year in our lowest geographic market to $256520/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience.

General Description of All Benefits (further documentation will be provided)

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) program
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• 18-21 days of the Paid Time Off (PTO) a year based on tenure
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Pre-tax commuter benefits

General Description of Other Compensation

• Other Compensation includes but is not limited to bonuses equity or other forms of compensation that would be offered to the hired applicant in addition to their established salary range or wage scale.

Recruitment Process and Others

Recruitment Process

• Application Review - Phone Interview - Onsite (or Virtual Onsite) Interview Offer
• The exact nature of the recruitment process may vary according to the specific job and may be changed due to scheduling or other circumstances.
• Interview schedules and the results will be informed to the applicant via the e-mail address submitted at the application stage.

Details to Consider

• This job posting may be closed prior to the stated end date for application if all openings are filled.
• Coupang has the right to rescind an offer of employment if a candidate is found to have submitted false information as part of the application process. Those eligible for employment protection (recipients of veterans benefits the disabled etc.) may receive preferential treatment for employment in accordance with applicable laws.

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