Job Description

The Oversight Board makes binding and independent decisions about the most challenging content issues on Facebook and Instagram. Members of the Board include Helle Thorning-Schmidt, former Prime Minister of Denmark, Tawakkol Karman, Nobel Peace Prize winner, Michael McConnell, Director of Stanford's Constitutional Law Center, and many other diverse leaders and thinkers from around the world. The Board issued its first decisions in January 2021.





The Oversight Board Administration is the team of full-time staff who support Board Members in carrying out their duties. The Administration has a presence in London, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., and operates with a global scope.



You can learn more about the Board at www.oversightboard.com.

The role

Joining the Oversight Board Administration is a chance to be part of an organization which is leading on some of the most prominent and challenging issues facing the tech industry and society.



Reporting to the Head of US Communications and Global Engagement, the successful post holder will be execution-focused driving the Oversight Board's presence and stakeholder engagement across Europe, Middle East and Africa. This role will advance the Board's position on complex regulatory and societal technology issues, with a particular emphasis on platform governance, AI, and systemic risks.



Responsibilities include:

Outreach

and Engagement

Lead on EMEA outreach and engagement, cultivating and managing relationships with key national and international stakeholders across the tech industry, public sector (including EU institutions), and civil society. Ensure the Board's work on systemic risks and platform oversight is visible, understood, and impactful. Plan and execute on-the-ground engagements, including events, roundtables, briefings, and bilateral meetings that align with the Board's global priorities. Position the Oversight Board as a leading voice at the nexus of platform governance, emerging technologies, and accountability. Identify and capitalise on opportunities to shape public and policy debates around EU and global regulatory frameworks.

Strategic Communications & Media Relations

Draft and edit hight-quality communications materials, including briefing notes, talking points, op-eds, speeches, and press releases. Partner with content policy and editorial staff to develop external narratives and messaging strategies for major case decisions, policy papers, and advisory opinions. Anticipate and respond to reputational risks, working across internal teams and external partners to protect and reinforce the Board's independence. Secure high-impact media coverage in EMEA through proactive pitching, interview preparation, and crisis response. Work closely with external consultants, contractors and agencies to align and coordinate on the execution of communications plans, manage deliverables and approvals, and ensure integration with internal workflows.




In addition to the above key areas of focus the post holder will:

Produce High-Quality Communication Materials:

Create compelling written materials, including press releases, talking points, and briefing notes, to support diverse external communication needs.

Coordinate and Execute Global Board Member Engagements:

Plan and execute on-the-ground engagements with Board Members at international conferences, meetings, and events, including preparation for media and external engagements, requiring frequent international travel primarily in the EMEA region.

Manage and Mitigate Reputational Risks:

Address reputational issues by providing clear guidance and implementing appropriate action
in accordance with internal protocols.

Develop Thought Leadership Content:

Craft strategic messaging, op-eds, and policy papers to advance the Board's position on complex regulatory and societal technology issues.

Collaborate on Content Policy Narratives:

Partner with content policy staff to develop compelling external narratives surrounding case decisions and impact.

S

kills & Experience

Essential:


Demonstrable experience in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment working with corporate, tech, agency or startup environment. Experience working within European tech regulatory environment or in a role with a focus on this work. Experience in managing roll-out of integrated and coordinated global communications plans and products. Experienced in stakeholder mapping and building and maintaining relationships with policymakers, journalists, and civil society stakeholders. Experience in writing high-quality comms materials (press releases, opinion pieces, briefings) to deadline, preferably on matters related to technology/ human rights and society. Proven ability to handle sensitive reputational matters and manage crisis communications effectively. Comfortable with frequent travel, tight deadlines, and on-the-ground execution of comms and engagement activities. Experience in start to finish process of all aspects of event management including logistics and content. Experience staffing and briefing executives. Strong global competency and cultural fluency, with the humility and versatility to move fluidly between high-level engagements and rolling up your sleeves to ensure seamless execution. Up to date knowledge of regulatory issues and key debates around AI, systemic risks, and digital rights.




Desirable:


Background in human rights, tech policy, regulation, or media. Proficiency in foreign languages Interest in and understanding of the technology sector's regulatory landscape and societal impacts, particularly around digital rights and user protections. Experience working on issues related to the Oversight Board's strategic priorities.

What we can offer you

As well as a competitive annual salary of

circa 90,000 per annum

, we also offer an excellent market leading benefits package, covering a variety of areas, both professional and personal. These benefits include:


A generous 9% pension employer contribution with no requirement for you to contribute; Progressive family friendly benefits including a robust paid parental leave policy; An extensive health support package, including comprehensive healthcare and dental coverage for both you and your family members; Comprehensive life assurance, income protection and business travel insurance packages providing financial support in events of ill health, injury etc; A generous lifestyle subsidy to provide financial support for eligible childcare and wellbeing costs; A generous home working and commuting allowance to provide financial support for remote and/or office working; A training allowance to support both your continuous professional development and professional membership; 5 study leave days per calendar year to support professional development; 25 days of annual leave (in addition to bank holidays), with the opportunity to carry up to 5 unused days to the next year; 2 'recharge' paid vacation days per calendar year; 2 'personal' paid vacation days per calendar year Festive season time off (between Christmas and New Years)




Oversight Board is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You will receive equal treatment regardless of age, mental or physical disability, gender, gender expression or gender identity (including transgender status), gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions) or maternity, race, color, creed, nationality, ancestry, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.



We welcome all applications for this role and by a closing date of

12pm GMT on Friday, 1st August 2025

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arly applications are encouraged and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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