Communications Associate

Core responsibilities:

• Draft a range of communications products, including social media posts, press releases, talking points, pitches, and fact sheets for a wide audience
• Manage the organization's website and posting schedule on social media
• Track rapid response events in real-time, proactively suggesting content ideas and executing those ideas with senior staff
• Conduct outreach to reporters and partners regarding coalition and earned media opportunities
• Monitor daily media coverage reports for interesting and engaging developments in Congress and the tech industry
• Design graphics and edit videos for social media channels and partner organizations

This role creates positive change by holding Big Tech accountable for practices that harm consumers, particularly around social media addiction, data privacy, and environmental impact of AI technology, while advocating for tech accountability and consumer protection policies.

Required qualifications:

• At least 2 years of communications or digital experience
• Strong writing skills and ability to synthesize complex policy ideas into engaging copy
• Strong organizational skills to balance multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work quickly and independently
• Experience drafting copy for a variety of communications needs
• Interest in politics and knowledge of how the political system works in Washington, D.C. and statehouses

The Communications Associate is a full-time exempt position with an annual salary between $50,000 – $65,000. The Tech Oversight Project is fully remote, though preference is given to Washington, D.C.-based candidates.

The Tech Oversight Project is a campaign-style organization focused on holding Big Tech accountable for practices that harm consumers, including social media addiction, data privacy violations, and environmental impacts of AI technology.