Director, U.S. Public Policy

Whatnot
Washington
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 285,000 - 335,000 annuallyFunction: Government Affairs & Public PolicyExperience: 7+ yearsSkills: ["Policy judgment","Communication","Relationship building","Strategic execution","Collaboration"]

Lead Whatnot’s U.S. public policy and government engagement strategy. Build relationships with policymakers, regulators, and external partners, monitor and interpret federal and state developments, and advise senior leadership on regulatory impacts. Coordinate external consultants, position Whatnot as a credible voice on topics like e-commerce and consumer protection, and partner cross-functionally with Legal, Communications, Product, Trust & Risk, Tax, and Go-To-Market teams.

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Director, U.S. Public Policy

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Job Summary

Lead Whatnot’s U.S. public policy and government engagement strategy. Build relationships with policymakers, regulators, and external partners, monitor and interpret federal and state developments, and advise senior leadership on regulatory impacts. Coordinate external consultants, position Whatnot as a credible voice on topics like e-commerce and consumer protection, and partner cross-functionally with Legal, Communications, Product, Trust & Risk, Tax, and Go-To-Market teams.
Location: Washington
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Government Affairs & Public Policy
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead Whatnot’s advocacy across the U.S., articulating how the platform supports sellers and buyers and serving as an authoritative voice on live shopping.
  • •Build and maintain trusted relationships with policymakers, regulators, government officials, and external organizations and third parties.
  • •Monitor and interpret federal and state policy and regulatory developments, assessing impact on product, operations, and sellers.
  • •Advise senior leadership on key policy proposals, providing recommendations and framing trade-offs.
  • •Manage and coordinate external consultants and advisors in Washington, D.C. and key states to align priorities and messaging.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 285,000 - 335,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionRemote WorkHome Office401kParental LeaveChildcare

Key Requirements

  • •7+ years of public policy or government affairs experience with U.S. federal and state governments.
  • •Strong policy judgment and subject-matter fluency across issues relevant to live shopping and marketplace platforms.
  • •Experience building and sustaining trusted relationships with policymakers, regulators, industry groups, and civil society.
  • •Clear written and oral communication skills, including the ability to read subtext in complex policy debates.
  • •Ability to move seamlessly from defining strategy to executing it.
Experience:7+ years
Skills:Policy judgmentCommunicationRelationship buildingStrategic executionCollaboration

Company Brief

Whatnot
Whatnot is a live-stream shopping marketplace connecting sellers and collectors for trading cards, toys, and collectibles. The platform hosts live auctions and interactive streams, enabling creators and small businesses to sell directly to engaged communities.
Industry: Online Marketplaces
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Series D
Headquarters: United States
Founded: 2019
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