Director, Advocacy

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of approximately seven direct reports, including federal and state regional advocacy leaders.
• Provide strategic coaching, mentorship, and professional development for senior staff.
• Foster an inclusive, accountable, high-performance culture rooted in trust, collaboration, and results.
• Guide the team's annual goal-setting, issue prioritization, and work planning.
• Develop and execute integrated advocacy strategies that support Zillow's business goals.
• Connect emerging legislative trends at the state level with federal priorities-and vice versa.
• Build and maintain bipartisan relationships with elected officials, trade associations, and coalition partners.
• Collaborate with internal business leaders and shared services to ensure coordinated policy positions and public messaging.
• Represent Zillow at conferences, roundtables, and public forums to advocate for housing accessibility, modernization of financial services, consumer data privacy, and technology innovation.

This role has been categorized as a Remote position. "Remote" employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions.

In California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $192,500.00 - $307,500.00 Annually. This base pay range is specific to California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington state, and Washington DC and may not be applicable to other locations.

In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location.

Who you are

• 10+ years in government relations, advocacy, public affairs, or political campaigns, with proven success influencing policy at multiple levels (federal, state, local).
• Experience managing senior leaders in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Strong bipartisan credibility and ability to engage effectively across the political spectrum.
• Political "grit"-a balance of polish and a willingness to get into the trenches.
• Demonstrated experience managing and growing high-performing teams.
• Direct lobbying or legislative experience-state and federal experience preferred.
• Exceptional communicator, strategist, and relationship-builder.
• Strong political instincts with a low-ego, high-collaboration leadership style.

Preferred experience

• Background or knowledge of housing, financial services, technology, or related regulatory landscapes in housing, real estate, proptech, or related industries.
• Campaign experience signaling on-the-ground political acumen.
• Experience in both corporate and association settings.
• Familiarity with legislative process and political dynamics across multiple jurisdictions.

Get to know us

Zillow is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.

As the most-visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow® and its affiliates help movers find and win their home through digital solutions, first class partners, and easier buying, selling, financing and renting experiences. Millions of people visit Zillow Group sites every month to start their home search, and now they can rely on Zillow to help make it easier to move. The work we do helps people get home and no matter what job you're in, you will play a critical role in making home a reality for more and more people.

Our efforts to streamline the real estate transaction are supported by a deep-rooted culture of innovation, our passion to redefine the employee experience, a fundamental commitment to Equity and Belonging, and world-class benefits. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages as well as parental leave, family benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. We're also setting the standard for work experiences of the future, where our employees are supported in doing their best work and living a flexible, well-balanced life. But don't just take our word for it. Read recent reviews on Glassdoor and recent recognition from multiple organizations, including: the 100 Best Companies to Work For, Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award, Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equity Index, and TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact your recruiter directly.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Applicants who receive job offers from Zillow Group will be asked to sign a Proprietary Rights Agreement which includes confidentiality, intellectual property assignment, customer and employee non-solicitation, and non-competition provisions. If you are contacted for a role at Zillow Group and wish to review a copy of the Proprietary Rights Agreement prior to receiving an offer, you may request a copy from your Recruiter.

Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote

Job ID: Zillow-P747810

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-22T18:29:43