Policy Counsel
Company: Knightcolumbia
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 15, 2024
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Job Description:
The Knight First Amendment Institute defends the freedoms of
speech and the press in the digital age through strategic
litigation, research, policy advocacy, and public education. We aim
to promote a system of free expression that is open and inclusive,
that broadens and elevates public discourse, and that fosters
creativity, accountability, and effective self-government.Since its
establishment in 2016, the Institute has filed precedent-setting
litigation, undertaken major interdisciplinary research
initiatives, and become an influential voice in debates about the
freedoms of speech and the press in the digital age. Its active
litigation docket includes cutting-edge cases relating to
transparency, surveillance, and social media. Through its research
program, the Institute has hosted leading thinkers as visiting
scholars and published influential essays focused on emerging
threats to the system of free expression. It has also hosted public
events on issues including new technology and public discourse,
data journalism and the law, the First Amendment and inequality,
national-security journalism, and the implications for public
discourse of economic concentration in the technology sector. The
Institute formally launched its policy program in the spring of
2024 with the aim of expanding its understanding of the current and
emerging landscape around speech and privacy online, deepening the
Institute's involvement in policy debates, strengthening the
Institute's ability to influence regulatory and legislative
agendas, and forging policy-focused partnerships within the broader
Columbia community.The Policy Counsel will be the second full-time
member of this new program and will be a key contributor to the
program's development. Reporting to the Policy Director, the Policy
Counsel will advance the Institute's policy-focused efforts by
researching and analyzing legislation, regulatory proposals,
reports, and other policy initiatives; drafting legislative
language; formulating public policy positions for the Institute and
aiding in the development of advocacy strategies to further these
positions; supporting the Institute's involvement in policy debates
and discussions; and engaging with coalition partners and others on
behalf of the Institute. The Policy Counsel must have at least four
years of relevant experience, including experience engaging in
legal and policy analysis and strategy, and have a demonstrated
understanding of issues concerning free speech, privacy, and
technology. Experience working on Capitol Hill or in a federal
agency is strongly desired. The Policy Counsel must also be a
strong writer and have the judgment, energy, initiative,
creativity, flexibility, and passion required to work effectively
individually, as part of a team, and collaboratively across
programs. The Policy Counsel will be based in Washington, D.C.,
with frequent travel to the Institute's offices in New York City.
This is a two-year, grant funded role with possibility of extension
after two years if additional funds are
secured.Responsibilities
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