Director, Global Affairs (Americas)

Who We Are Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. For more than 25 years, our development teams have created some of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful entertainment experiences, captivating and engaging audiences around the world. We are incredibly proud of our ability to deliver consistently the highest-quality titles, as well as our colleagues who help to create our unique culture and work environment that is inclusive, diverse, and dynamic. While our offices are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions. The Challenge As Director, Global Affairs (Americas), you will take a leading role in Take-Two’s public policy activities across North and South America, developing and implementing legislative and regulatory advocacy strategies on a broad range of issues in support of Take-Two’s business. You will collaborate with colleagues across Take-Two and work closely with industry trade associations in the region, while engaging with government representatives, regulatory officials, and civil society to advance laws, regulations, and policies that further Take-Two’s business interests. Reporting into the Vice President Managing Counsel, Publishing, who is also based in New York, you will be a key member of the broader Publishing Legal team. You will monitor legislative and regulatory trends across North and South America and develop strategies on a broad range of policy issues impacting the video game industry and Take-Two’s products and services, such as online safety, age assurance, consumer protection, privacy, AI, and more. What You’ll Take On Collaborate with legal, business, communications, and product teams to provide strategic direction that guides the development of Take-Two’s policy positions and objectives. Design and implement advocacy strategies for achieving Take-Two’s policy objectives with relevant government representatives, regulatory officials, and civil society. Monitor, update, and advise on regulatory and legislative developments across North and South America to assist in product development strategies and business priorities. Develop and implement external public policy initiatives and advocacy programs to support Take-Two’s policy objectives. Contribute to any regulatory and governmental inquiries Take-Two receives in the US. Represent Take-Two in industry trade associations and actively contribute to discussions, meetings, and submissions. Represent Take-Two at industry trade events, legislative meetings, and other meaningful gatherings with relevant stakeholders. Travel with regularity to Washington, D.C., and when necessary, elsewhere within the US and Canada. What You Bring Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Public Policy, Public Administration, or Political Science. 8+ years of experience in a public policy role, including significant experience working with governments, think tanks, civil society, industry trade associations, and relevant corporations. Strong understanding of the policy and decision-making processes used by legislative and regulatory bodies and non-governmental organizations in the US. Proven record in the development and oversight of a broad range of public policy programs, including issue management, campaign execution, coalition-building, political action and critical communications. Familiarity with media, entertainment, technology industries or other consumer-facing businesses that operate services reliant on intellectual property protections. Familiari ... (truncated, view full listing at source)