Description
This senior leadership role in the Government Relations team involves designing and implementing global plans for external engagement, third-party coalition building, and narrative development. The goal is to promote Adobe's policy agenda at the federal, state, and international levels.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement a global strategy for engaging third-party organizations including trade associations, NGOs, think tanks, academic institutions, and advocacy coalitions
- Build, maintain, and activate a portfolio of external allies to advance public policy priorities across federal, state, local, and international jurisdictions
- Identify and cultivate new coalition partners and external validators in priority issue areas including technology policy, AI governance, data privacy, competition, and digital infrastructure
- Lead the development and execution of public affairs narratives and messaging frameworks that support policy campaigns
- Oversee original research initiatives to inform engagement strategy and policy positioning
- Translate complex technical and policy issues into compelling, accessible content for multiple external audiences
- Develop and distribute thought leadership content, white papers, briefing materials, and public-facing reports on key policy issues
- Partner with Communications to build strong messaging around business and governmental policy initiatives
- Work to get public policies referenced in bills, legislation, and regulations
- Build and lead coordinated public engagement initiatives that combine grassroots advocacy, earned media, coalition activation, and direct policymaker engagement
- Manage rapid-response efforts during legislative or regulatory developments
- Track developments globally and assess implications for coalition strategy and narrative positioning
- Serve as an advisor to policy teams, providing guidance on engagement and coalition strategy
- Partner with legal, communications, and government affairs leadership to ensure all engagement activities follow lobbying disclosure requirements and company policies
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, political consulting, or a related field
- Demonstrated track record of designing and delivering successful third-party engagement strategies and public affairs campaigns
- Deep experience managing relationships with advocacy organizations, think tanks, and other external partners
- Proven expertise in public opinion research, polling methodology, and translating research findings into action
- Experience working with or within Congress, the Executive Branch, state legislatures, or government bodies
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills