Policy Analyst - Berlin
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This position is based in Berlin, Germany.
The area: Policy
Our job is to advocate for Google on the big public policy issues of the day. Technology moves quickly, so it's important that we work closely with politicians, regulators, academics and third parties to help them understand the issues that affect the Internet and our users. Google and the web touch a lot of public policy debates, so we're looking for quick-witted, entrepreneurial and intellectually curious people to join our team. Life at Google is rarely quiet, and never boring so to succeed here, you'll need to combine creativity with the organizational skills to manage different campaigns and projects to tight deadlines. Ideal candidates will be inspiring advocates and enthusiastic team players, eager to help shape the future direction of Internet policy.
The role: Copyright Policy Analyst
A great opportunity exists for bright, well-organized and spirited individuals to work with a stellar team on cutting edge technology issues. You will handle especially the copyright topics related to our product agendas with policy makers inside and outside government. In addition, you will closely work with the legal team and advise our product and engineering teams on the public policy implications of their products, working with a closely coordinated and cross-functional global team. The role requires significant experience either working with or in government, politics or a regulatory agency as well as an ability to grasp complex technical and policy issues.
Responsibilities:
- Help to research and develop public policy positions and campaigns across the region as part of a broad cross functional team.
- Work with policy makers, industry bodies and third parties to advance Google’s policy agenda.
- Organise events and initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with an economic background. In lieu of degree, relevant skills or equivalent experience.
- Experience in government and/or politics, and an ability to quickly get up to speed on complex technical and regulatory issues.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Team player with drive and determination, as well as a genuine interest in the Internet.
- First-rate personal, political, analytical and organizational skills.
- Great communicator--in person and in writing.
- Self starter with a sense of humor and the ability to thrive in a fast moving and sometimes stressful environment.
- Fluency in German and English.
CV/resume format: PDF (preferred), HTML, Word
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