Date Posted:
June 2, 2026
Position Title:
Europe Director
Office/Company:
Common Sense Media
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-07599
Reports To:
Location:
Brussels, BE
Contact:
Salary:
TBD based on experience and network
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Common Sense Media is seeking a Europe Director to serve as its lead ambassador and advocacy representative in the EU.Build and operationalise Common Sense Media's European advocacy and policy strategy, drive day-to-day advocacy on the ground, track and advise on relevant technology policy developments, and manage relationships with EU and French government stakeholders.At least five years of experience in advocacy, public policy, trust and safety, program management, or public affairs related role(s) in government, tech or media, academia and/or nonprofit sector.
Responsibilities:
• In collaboration with the Office of the CEO and our public policy team, build and operationalise Common Sense Media's European advocacy and policy strategy to foster responsible technology for children and families, including on key issues such as online safety, digital well-being, AI policy, and media literacy.
• Drive day-to-day advocacy on the ground for Common Sense Media in Europe.
• Track and advise Common Sense Media's Advocacy team on relevant technology policy developments and opportunities in Europe.
• Manage and grow Common Sense Media's relationships in Brussels and Paris with EU and French government stakeholders, international organisations, tech industry, and civil society partners and coalitions.
• Represent Common Sense Media in advocacy-related meetings, convenings, and public engagements with the EU and EU member states, multilateral and international forums, the UK, and potentially globally over time.
• Lead or orchestrate strategic, high-level convenings that amplify Common Sense Media's advocacy mission and impact in the EU.
Qualifications:
• At least five years of experience in advocacy, public policy, trust and safety, program management, or public affairs related role(s) in government, tech or media, academia and/or nonprofit sector.
• Advanced degree in related discipline preferred but not required.
• Experience working in or closely with European government bodies at the EU or country level in Brussels or Paris is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated interest in technology policy, ideally in area(s) related to Common Sense Media's mission such as kids' online safety, privacy, AI, children's advocacy, or the impact of technology on democracy and society.
• Fluency in English and at least one European language such as French, Spanish, or German.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Instructions:
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