Policy Director

Realize your potential by joining the leading performance-driven advertising company! As our Policy Director, you will be the chief architect of the global rules governing our ecosystem. Your mission is to pivot the policy function from a reactive unit into a proactive Research & Development domain. Reporting to the Head of Integrity & News Ops, you will define the standards that ensure marketplace health, balancing network integrity with aggressive commercial growth. You will thrive in this role if you are a strategic visionary who can turn complex regulatory landscapes into sustainable competitive advantages. To thrive in this role you'll need: 10+ years in the advertising technology ecosystem, with deep fluency in technical infrastructure (OpenRTB, SSP/DSP dynamics) and marketplace economics. Executive Presence: Proven ability to influence C-suite and VP-level stakeholders, defending policy decisions through the lens of long-term business value. Commercial Acumen: You view policy as a business lever and can balance advertiser success with the overall health and reputation of the network. Analytical Leadership: A track record of moving teams from "clearing queues" to "generating insights" with a strong bias toward automation. Strategic Foresight: Ability to anticipate regulatory shifts and translate them into commercial opportunities. It would be great if you also have: An MBA, JD, or Master’s in Economics or Public Policy. Experience in high-growth tech environments or "Policy-as-Code" implementation. How you'll make an impact: Develop dual-sided standards for Supply (Publishers) and Demand (Advertisers) to maximize liquidity and safety. Drive Policy Innovation: Partner with Product and R&D to embed policy requirements directly into the product lifecycle for automated scalability. Lead Horizon Scanning: Research emerging risks and opportunities, specifically regarding the EU AI Act, AI-generated content, and deepfake technology. Enable Business Growth: Serve as the primary consultant for Sales and Business Development, navigating "gray area" opportunities with a creative, business-first mindset. Industry Advocacy: Represent the company in high-stakes discussions with Tier-1 partners (Apple, Microsoft, Yahoo) and industry bodies like the IAB and TAG. Executive Advisory: Translate complex policy landscapes into clear business trade-offs for senior leadership. Why Taboola? If you ask Taboolars what they love about working here, they’ll tell you that they’ve been empowered to realise their full potential while growing and learning from and with smart and talented people. They’ll also share more about: Adam Singolda, Taboola Founder and CEO says; “You can copy anything from another business but you can’t copy a company’s culture. Well-being: With an office culture that’s international, social and supportive, Taboola offers very generous benefits including 25 days holiday, excellent health insurance, free breakfast and lunch every day, stock options and Perkbox to name just a few. Flexibility: We offer a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in-office with an option to come in more often if desired. Work with some of the biggest names: We work with some of the biggest names in the business. Our publisher partners include Yahoo, Conde Nast, Fox Sports, NBCU, ESPN, CBS, and E! Online. Our advertiser clients include Wells Fargo, Honda, Pinterest, Expedia and Honda. Ready to realize your potential? Taboola is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity in all forms. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and believe such an environment is critical for success. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Learn more about #TaboolaLife on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , X , YouTube , & the Taboola Life Blog . About Taboola: Taboola empowers businesses to grow through performance advertising technology that goes beyond search and social and delivers measurable out