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Director, U.S. Public Policy

Whatnot· Operations
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Hybrid (Washington, D.C.)$285k - $335kFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Public policy strategist and advocate responsible for leading Whatnot's U.S. public policy and government engagement, shaping regulatory strategy, and coordinating cross-functional policy initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Whatnot's advocacy across the U.S., articulating how Whatnot supports sellers and buyers across America and becoming an authoritative voice on live shopping and marketplace platforms.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of public policy or government affairs experience with U.S. federal government and state governments.
  • Strong policy judgment and subject-matter fluency across issues relevant to Whatnot, with a clear sense of where risk is truly material, what's just noise, and when and where to engage.
  • Experience building and sustaining trusted relationships with policymakers, regulators, industry groups, and civil society — with either an existing network or the ability to build one quickly.
  • Clear, effective written and oral communication skills and an instinct for reading subtext in complex policy debates and stakeholder conversations.
  • Comfort moving seamlessly from defining strategy to executing it.
  • A collaborative approach to driving outcomes, with experience partnering closely with Legal, Product, Comms, and external consultants.

Skills

Required:Public policy strategyRegulatory analysisStakeholder engagementStrategic communication

Benefits

  • Generous Holiday and Time off Policy
  • Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Work From Home Support
  • Care benefits
  • Retirement; 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and Pension plans internationally
  • Monthly allowance to dogfood the app
  • Parental Leave
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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About Whatnot

Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in the U.S.

Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in the U.S., connecting buyers and sellers in real-time across any category – from collectibles like trading cards to comics, fashion, sneakers, and more.

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