Policy Director and Counsel, Media and Technology

Common CauseCivic advocacy

It’s remote-eligible anywhere in the lower 48 United StatesFull-TimeDirector

Salary116,699 - 137,917 USD per year

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Hold a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Be a member in good standing of at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Demonstrate subject-matter expertise related to the Media & Technology pillar.
Have managed at least one staff member, intern, or fellow.
Have experience taking policy ideas from concept through execution, including drafting proposals, legal analysis, building support, and implementing reforms.
Have experience managing coalitions or groups with stakeholders who have diverse interests.
Have a track record of leading organization-wide change initiatives.
Have experience leading successful state-level or national public advocacy campaigns related to media and/or technology.
Have experience with the legislative process, including policy research and analysis, policy development, legislative drafting, advocacy and lobbying, and implementation.
Be able to travel up to six times per year for team and/or all-staff retreats.
Be willing to maintain a social media presence on behalf of Common Cause, including being tagged in posts and creating content as needed.
Be familiar with Microsoft Office, Slack, and Zoom.

Lead state, multi-state, and federal policy and legal strategies for the Media & Technology pillar.
Supervise Senior Policy Manager(s), set goals, provide coaching and feedback, and support their professional development.
Review bills, testimony, and model legislation for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with organizational priorities.
Lead watchdog and regulatory work, including drafting FCC and FTC comments, contributing to amicus briefs, and coordinating with state Attorneys General.
Conduct legal and policy research and develop briefs, reports, and other materials for internal and external audiences.
Support litigation strategy through legal analysis and drafting or reviewing briefs and memos.
Build external relationships, represent Common Cause in coalitions, and support partners on surveillance and antitrust issues.
Serve as an organizational spokesperson with media, public officials, and other stakeholders.
Collaborate with policy, state, litigation, campaigns, organizing, external affairs, and development teams.

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