📍 Location: Madrid (Hybrid)
🕐 Schedule: Full-time (approximately 10:00 - 18:00)
💼 Reports to: Public Policy Coordinator
💬 English level: C1
🕐 Schedule: Full-time (approximately 10:00 - 18:00)
💼 Reports to: Public Policy Coordinator
💬 English level: C1
About Fundación Maldita.es
Fundación Maldita.es is a non-profit organization based in Spain that protects information integrity and fosters public trust through journalism, education, technology, research and public policy advocacy.
Fundación Maldita.es is a non-profit organization based in Spain that protects information integrity and fosters public trust through journalism, education, technology, research and public policy advocacy.
What we are looking for
At Fundación Maldita.es we are looking for a Public Policy and Institutional Development Officer to help us keep developing our research and public policy advocacy strategy, through which we work with public and private institutions in favor of a better information ecosystem, in favor of accountability for large digital platforms, and against the social harms of disinformation. If you care about these causes, if you want to advance effective solutions to these problems, and if you have the talent to design and carry them out, you are the person we are looking for.
At Fundación Maldita.es we are looking for a Public Policy and Institutional Development Officer to help us keep developing our research and public policy advocacy strategy, through which we work with public and private institutions in favor of a better information ecosystem, in favor of accountability for large digital platforms, and against the social harms of disinformation. If you care about these causes, if you want to advance effective solutions to these problems, and if you have the talent to design and carry them out, you are the person we are looking for.
What the job involves
- Designing and conducting research on regulatory compliance and risk analysis of very large online platforms and search engines, as well as generative AI tools, and on other topics related to the Foundation’s mission.
- Representing the Foundation at conferences, discussion forums and any other type of event.
- Monitoring initiatives and opportunities related to the Foundation’s areas of work: information integrity, disinformation, fact-checking, journalism, media literacy, information technologies, transparency and freedom of expression.
- Drafting proposals, studies, reports, assessments, position papers and other materials that support this work.
- Helping to disseminate the Foundation’s activities in different spheres, and carrying out advocacy work to advance its goals, strategies and actions.
Essential requirements
- Valid work permit in Spain
- Availability to work on-site at our offices 3 days a week
- Demonstrable professional familiarity with the EU Digital Services Act (DSA).
- At least two years of relevant experience working in:
- Technology and large digital platforms
- Public affairs and regulation, or institutional relations
- Political communication and journalism
- University degree in Law, Economics, Political Science, Communication, Sociology, International Relations, Technology or comparable fields.
- English: full professional proficiency (C1).
- Communication skills and the ability to build strategic relationships.
Nice to have
- Experience in EU institutions, the third sector or the media.
- Experience in research and data analysis.
- Specialized training in areas such as advocacy, public affairs, public policy analysis, democracy and governance, or public relations.
- Additional languages.
What we offer
- The opportunity to work at an internationally leading organization in the fight against disinformation.
- Involvement in international, collaborative projects with all kinds of leading, innovative organizations in the sector.
- A diverse team, with the principle of equal opportunities between women and men applied to all positions.
- An inclusive, dynamic work environment committed to equal opportunities.
- Opportunities for training, growth and professional development.
- 24 working days of annual leave.
- Hybrid work (on-site at Madrid-Matadero / remote) and flexible working arrangements. Remote work during Christmas, Easter and August.
- 7.5-hour working day.
- Professional category 3 under the Daily Press collective agreement (Convenio de Prensa Diaria).
- Permanent contract with a 4-month probation period.
How to apply
Applications will only be accepted through the following form: https://airtable.com/appjQTzCjVnO1ebG8/pagciqAn0ZHd4AAGv/form
The form collects your personal details, education, experience and motivation to join Fundación Maldita.es.
Only applications submitted through this link will be considered.
🕓 Deadline: Monday, October 26, at 23:59 CET