SCHOOL/UNIT DESCRIPTION:
The Stanford Cyber Policy Center at the Freeman Spogli Institute is Stanford's premier hub for the interdisciplinary study of issues at the nexus of technology, governance, and public policy. The Cyber Policy Center, together with its programs, is dedicated to fostering trust, safety, and resilience in the digital realm through education, research, and public policy. Our overarching goal is to contribute to the betterment of society by addressing digital challenges and opportunities in ways that promote positive social impact.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Stanford Cyber Policy Center (CPC) is seeking a Policy Analyst to join our team exploring internet abuse, information manipulation, and emerging technology. This role will be an integral part of a dynamic and collaborative team carrying out cutting edge research. You will provide consultative guidance to our director and researchers on sensitive issues related to trust and safety, platform policy, information interference, and emerging technology. By working closely with researchers and staff you will develop coherent outreach strategies that translate our research for communication and presentations to policy makers, practitioners, community leaders and peers. You will have Internet policy expertise and contacts to brief the team and engage on current debate, policy and regulatory developments, and relevant events related to CPC’s research areas.
In this role you will:
- Be intimately familiar with the research of the Cyber Policy Center – both ongoing and published – to identify important policy implications and findings relevant to ongoing public debate.
- Develop original content for a lay but sophisticated national and global target audience.
- Submit weekly briefings to the CPC team summarizing important ongoing public debates.
- Organize events and briefings with CPC experts and relevant interested stakeholders.
- Revise, edit and provide feedback on publications; draft executive summaries of ongoing research for a policy audience.
- This is a 100% FTE fixed-term position. The term concludes two years from the start date and may be extended based on need and funding availability. This position may be based in either Washington, D.C. or the San Francisco Bay Area. Please apply only if you are currently located in one of these areas or are willing to relocate.
CORE DUTIES:
- Research, plan, write, and edit original/complex publications for style and substance.
- Develop and publish sensitive policy statements and publications for internal and/or external audiences.
- Ensure adherence of editorial content to guidelines and oversee the work of other editorial staff or free-lancers.
- Recommend changes and amendments to communications or publications.
- Work within deadlines and cost constraints of clients.
- Advise and collaborate with clients on editorial and publication methods.
- Communicate with writers, editors, photographers, vendors, and contractors, and review publication process.
- Serve as a resource in developing strategies that promote effective delivery of publications/editorials to target audiences.
- May assist with performance evaluation, hiring, and staff management.
- May supervise professional or support personnel.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant work experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong writing, analysis and critical reading skills.
- Knowledge of ongoing debates around technology and social media regulation.
- Highly professional and rapid communication abilities and the discretion to communicate appropriately to different audiences.
Certifications and Licenses:
None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
- Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
- Frequently sitting.
- Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand, use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
WORK STANDARDS:
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide.
Why Stanford is for You
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy.
