GNI Job Opportunity: Program and Communications Associate

November 13, 2026  |  News

GNI is looking for a dedicated professional to help support our mission to promote and advance freedom of expression and privacy rights worldwide. Working at the intersection of human rights, technology policy, and responsible business conduct, the GNI Program & Communications Associate will support the organization’s policy advocacy, shared learning, and communications portfolios. This is an opportunity to join a talented, remote, entrepreneurial team; build programming, communications, and policy expertise; and work with GNI’s fast-expanding, multistakeholder, and global membership of leading technology companies, civil society organizations, investors, and academics.

GNI’s key organizational activities include: 

• Maintaining and expanding the influence of GNI’s human rights-based framework, which guides technology companies’ approaches to government restrictions, demands, and pressure, with a focus on requests to access or restrict users’ content and data.
• Overseeing an independent accountability mechanism focused on the GNI Principles and Implementation Guidelines, which all members sign up to, including internal and public reporting of that process.
• Supporting GNI’s diverse, 130+ global membership, as well as our multistakeholder Board, committees, and collaborative work-streams focused on developing and strengthening collective learning, policy development, accountability, due diligence, and other issues.
• Developing and facilitating learning opportunities and events designed to foster transparency, knowledge-building, and collaboration, and develop strategies and resources to respond to complex and emerging online privacy and free expression issues.
• Engaging with government actors, international institutions, the media, technologists, and other key stakeholders around the world to leverage our unique voice in global debates around free expression, privacy and company responsibilities.

Position Responsibilities:

The Associate will work closely with the policy, learning, and communications team, reporting to the Senior Program Lead.  They will also work and interface with other members of GNI’s staff, as well as with the GNI Board, committees, and members. 

The Associate will be responsible for operational support for GNI’s policy and learning activities. They will also be responsible for helping to create, edit, and disseminate external communications that effectively describe the organization’s multistakeholder model, policy work products, learning activities, and framework for responsible business conduct. In addition, they will support the organization with planning and programming relevant events and activities, as well as engagement with GNI’s diverse membership and network to enhance meaningful participation, foster engagement and coordination, and support GNI’s strategic growth. This role is a good fit for a detail-oriented, self-starter.

Specific duties include:

Communications support:

• Drafting, posting, and regularly updating website content, using WordPress. 
• Coordinating the development and upkeep of the website’s interface and architecture, in collaboration with external vendors.
• Managing, drafting, and posting GNI social media content and monitoring activity in relation to GNI’s social media handles.
• Coordinate the editing, design, and publication of GNI publications, including policy reports and briefs, annual reports, and newsletters, serving as the primary contact for outside vendors where needed.
• Maintain and coordinate GNI’s communications calendar for sharing content publicly.
• Support the GNI team in brainstorming, developing, and executing communications campaigns around GNI publications, events, and initiatives. This includes developing and cultivating a media database.  
• Promoting GNI publications and amplifying policy positions.

Program support:

• Be the main point of contact for operational support for GNI’s Policy and Learning Committees, which meet ~monthly. This includes managing meeting logistics, organizing and preparing agendas and speakers, and taking notes.
• Be the main point of contact for operational support for learning and policy programming, such as workshops, conference sessions, and other types of convenings. This includes managing meeting logistics, organizing and preparing agendas and speakers, and taking notes.
• Keep GNI members informed of and facilitate member engagement in relevant learning and policy activities, including through email lists, the GNI Members’ Portal, and other means. 
• Support the development of policy and learning program agendas, such as through research, speaker suggestions, and drafting of materials.
• Support research, drafting, editing, as well as gathering member feedback, related to learning and policy outputs, including but not limited to statements, submissions, memos, blogs, and reports.
• Support the on-boarding of new members and shape membership understanding and experiences around learning and policy engagement.
• Conduct other tasks as appropriate to support GNI’s mission.

Candidates should have experience with the following tools and services:

• WordPress 
• Social media platforms (primarily, LinkedIn, X, and Bluesky) and related tools
• MailChimp
• Google Workspace suite

Familiarity with the following tools is beneficial but not required:

• AirTable
• Canva
• Adobe Acrobat
• Generative AI tools (to be used consistently with GNI’s AI Use Policy) 

Job Details:

All GNI staff operate remotely. The candidate will need to be available to work directly with colleagues located between the U.S. East Coast (UTC-5) and Indochina (UTC+7) time zones. 

Qualified candidates will have between one and three years of experience working in the fields of tech policy, human rights, and/or responsible business conduct, and demonstrated familiarity with organizing programming and supporting communications and outreach activities to advance policy impact. Experience working in nonprofit organizations, international/membership networks, or mission-driven environments is considered an asset.

This role may involve travel.  

Salary range: US$45-55,000. Exact compensation will be determined based on qualifications. Benefits offered may vary depending on country of residence and the nature of the engagement. We are unable to sponsor employment visas for this position.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should send a cover letter (no more than one page) describing their relevant background and experience, together with a resume (no more than two pages) and links to a selection of communications work they have produced (e.g. articles, blog posts, social media content, newsletters, or other relevant materials), to careers [at] globalnetworkinitiative.org by 30 November 2026. 

GNI’s strength lies in the diversity of views, opinions, and backgrounds of our members and staff. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. GNI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.