Policy Director and Counsel, Media and Technology

Common Cause

. Lead proactive state, multi-state, and federal policy and legal strategies within the Media & Technology pillar .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $116,699 - $137,917 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in media and technology policy, legal analysis, and advocacy, with a strong ability to lead teams and manage coalitions. Proficient in developing policy briefs and engaging with diverse stakeholders to drive organizational goals.

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Juris Doctor DegreePolicy DevelopmentLegal AnalysisCoalition ManagementPublic Advocacy Campaigns

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchBill ReviewDrafting ProposalsRegulatory StrategyPolicy Brief Development

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipStakeholder CollaborationCommunicationCoachingFeedback Provision

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSlackZoom

Certifications & Qualifications

Membership in Good Standing in U.S. Jurisdiction

Industry Keywords

Media PolicyTechnology IssuesFederal Legislative ProcessSurveillanceAntitrust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead proactive state, multi-state, and federal policy and legal strategies within the Media & Technology pillar
Supervise Senior Policy Managers by setting goals, coaching, providing feedback, and supporting professional development
Review bills, testimony, and model legislation for legal accuracy and alignment with organizational priorities
Lead watchdog and regulatory work, including FCC and FTC comments, amicus briefs, and coordination with state Attorneys General
Conduct legal and policy research to identify reform and legal-strategy opportunities
Develop policy and legal briefs, reports, and materials for internal and external audiences
Track policy issues, legislative developments, and regulatory changes with state staff and other teams
Support litigation strategy through legal analysis and drafting or reviewing briefs and memoranda
Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of policy proposals
Build external relationships and represent Common Cause in coalitions and convenings
Provide legal and policy expertise on surveillance and antitrust issues to coalition partners
Cultivate relationships with pro bono law firms with the Litigation team
Facilitate stakeholder collaboration and joint action
Serve as a spokesperson engaging media, public officials, and other influential entities
Collaborate with senior policy staff, state teams, External Affairs, Campaigns and Organizing, States, and Development departments
Help identify and secure funding by preparing materials and joining donor meetings
Complete administrative duties and other assigned responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Demonstrated subject-matter expertise related to media and technology issues
Experience managing at least one staff member, intern, and/or fellow
Experience taking policy ideas from concept through execution, including drafting proposals, legal analysis, building support, and implementing reforms
Knowledge of national political dynamics and leaders and decision-makers within at least one state; federal-level knowledge preferred
Experience managing coalitions or groups with diverse stakeholders
Track record of leading organization-wide change initiatives
Experience leading successful state-level or national public advocacy campaigns related to media and/or technology
Experience with the federal legislative process within at least one state; federal-level experience preferred
Ability to travel up to 6 times per year for team and/or all-staff retreats
Willingness to maintain a social media presence on behalf of Common Cause
Must not currently hold elected office, run for office, serve on a political candidate’s Steering or Finance Committee, or be affiliated with political-party leadership
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Slack, and Zoom
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and communicate complex concepts to broad audiences
Authorization to work in the United States; Common Cause cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa
Supervisory position excluded from the union-represented collective bargaining unit

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust healthcare plan covering 97% of employees’ medical care
100% of employees’ vision and dental benefits covered
75% of family medical care covered
100% of family vision and dental benefits covered
Geography-specific percentage salary increases depending on location
Professional development support for supervised staff
Remote work eligibility anywhere in the lower 48 United States
Opportunity to work from the DC office at least two days per week for DC-area candidates