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.

The Content & Editorial Officer will drive development of written and digital content essential for communicating the work of the Oversight Board. You will report to the Content & Editorial Lead, based in London.

A passionate storyteller, you will have experience writing or producing social media content on complex societal or technology issues. You will produce engaging written content that can accurately present and explain our work to publics, policy-makers, researchers and other communities following the work of the Board, and work to engage and build relationships with key constituencies and opinion-makers on social media.

Key responsibilities

Responsibilities for this role will include, but are not limited to: 

• Developing and executing a strategy for communicating the work of the Board across our social media channels, including working with vendors to create rich visual content that supports key communications priorities for the Board.
• Ensuring the Board’s decisions are clear and consistent, copyediting and summarizing key findings.
• Supporting creation of content including op-eds, blog posts and other updates, as well as the Board’s annual report.Assisting with other aspects of content and editorial support for the Administration, as required by the Content & Editorial Lead.

Although much of this work will be proactive, at times you will also help support fast-moving reactive communications needs for the Oversight Board, including crafting external messaging and content that will support our rapid response efforts.  

This role may be based in the Administration’s locations of London or Washington D.C.

Skills and Experience

Successful candidates are likely to have the following skills and experience:

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills, with proven experience of translating complex issues into punchy and engaging content for diverse audiences.
• Creative and confident user of social media, with professional experience of creating content, managing an organization’s social media platforms, and growing and engaging audiences..
• Proficiency with Adobe Suite, particularly Photoshop, or experience working with creation of graphic content preferred but not essential.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced organization, managing competing projects, priorities and internal stakeholders simultaneously.
• Experience communicating on challenging issues relating to technology and society.
• A deep understanding and enthusiasm for the role of the Oversight Board in the evolving technology and content moderation landscape.

What we can offer you

As well as a competitive annual salary of circa £60,000 we also offer a market leading benefits package, covering a variety of areas, both professional and personal. These benefits include:

• A generous 12% pension employer contribution with no requirement for you to contribute;
• Progressive family friendly benefits including a robust paid parental leave policy;
• A generous childcare subsidy to provide financial support for eligible childcare 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;
• 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;
• 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;
• A holistic wellbeing support plan encompassing a variety of offerings to assist you. We provide you with an allowance to fund activities to best support your wellbeing as well as workshops and training to provide tools and guidance. Additionally, there is a wide-ranging employee assistance programme available to advise on personal, family or financial matters, and also fun social events all year round.

Oversight Board is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome all applications for this role.

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