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Posted 11 June, 2026
YouTube

Policy Development Lead, YouTube Trust and Safety

YouTube
San Bruno CA USA Full Time

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience in drafting or enforcing policy for an online platform or engagement with online public policy issues.
  • Experience with the development, implementation, and maintenance of policy.
  • Experience working with global teams and communicating with stakeholders cross-functionally.

Preferred qualifications:

  • JD, MBA, or Master’s degree.
  • Experience implementing strategic or large scale projects in a demanding, changing environment.
  • Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills with attention to detail in an ever-changing environment.

About the job

The Trust and Safety team helps YouTube grow responsibly. We are dedicated to supporting the company's growing base of users and partners around the globe. Whether understanding and solving online content concerns, navigating within global legal frameworks, or writing and enforcing worldwide policy, the Trust and Safety team is working to enhance the YouTube experience, building internet safety, and protecting free speech in our ever-evolving digital world.

As a Trust and Safety Policy Development Lead, you will seamlessly switch between developing global policies for YouTube content and driving cross-functional projects impacting the global ecosystem. This role will sometimes involve reviewing graphic, controversial, or offensive video content in line with YouTube’s community guidelines.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $136000 - $197000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and update global policies in various areas of online content.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and company executives regarding proposed content policy efforts.
  • Lead research and trainings for developing new policies and understanding emerging risks across the globe. Work closely with global teams to ensure effective operationalization of global policies.
  • Build and strengthen partnerships with partners across cross-functional groups including public policy, PR, legal, product, engineering, and sales. Understand and clearly communicate the challenges and needs presented by the latest trends globally.
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