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Coupang is seeking an expert to help shape and communicate the company's 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 Coupang's business and policy objectives.

• Create and evolve compelling narratives that articulate Coupang's positions on complex policy, economic, regulatory, and industry issues in support of the company's 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 Coupang's external voice.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the Washington policy, political, and media landscape, including emerging issues relevant to Coupang's 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.

• Bachelor's 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

• 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

• 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 $148,