Director, Global Policy

Public Knowledge
Published
October 25, 2016
Location
Washington, D.C., United States
Category
Job Type

Description

The Director, Global Policy and Strategy will play a key role in Public Knowledge’s mission to promote freedom of expression, an open internet, and access to affordable communications tools and creative works in the U.S. and globally.  This position presents a rare opportunity for a hard-working, creative professional to work in a cutting-edge issue area and to become a public figure in the field.

Essential Duties:

-- Key global spokesperson for Public Knowledge’s issues including promoting open and accessible telecommunications and internet policies and balanced intellectual property policies
-- Capitalize on Public Knowledge staff expertise on domestic policy issues to support global policy initiatives
-- Represent Public Knowledge before a wide variety of audiences at conferences, meetings and press events
-- Maintain contact with and preserve close relationships with a  diverse array of constituencies aligned with the goals of PK
-- Provide expert information  and strategy advice to Global South NGOs; lead PK efforts to bring Global NGO concerns to bear on U.S. policy, including trade
-- Create and oversee programs that engage the public in the global issues that Public Knowledge focuses on.
-- Develop and lead campaign strategy efforts to engage and educate the public, including platform competition, cyber security, spectrum, universal service and open internet policies.
-- Serve as a leading representative for Public Knowledge’s global work to press, policy makers, community groups, partners and advocates.

Qualifications:

-- 5+ years of relevant experience in global technology policy, including leadership of projects or programs
-- Strong knowledge of copyright policy, open internet issues, and competition policy
-- Strong Spanish language skills
-- Requires substantial international travel
-- Thorough understanding of U.S. policy dynamic
-- Knowledge about new technologies and the interplay between international communications law and copyright law
-- Familiarity with administrative rulemaking processes
-- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to meet deadlines, work independently, and produce high‐quality results
-- Experience with antitrust and competition law, or other facets of technology law are preferred

Compensation: Public Knowledge provides compensation based on experience and competitive with other public advocacy organizations, excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

To Apply: Send a resume including salary history and a cover letter regarding your interest in Public Knowledge to: jobs@publicknowledge.org, with the subject line Global Position.  Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until November 4, 2016; open until filled.

About Public Knowledge: Public Knowledge is a Washington D.C.-based non-profit public interest group working to promote a creative and connected future. Public Knowledge is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, age, sexual or gender orientation, religion or physical ability. For more information, visit PublicKnowledge.org.

 

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