Global – June 2026 — The Internet Society Foundation has announced a new job opening for a Senior Manager, Advocacy Communications, a strategic remote role focused on shaping global communications around internet governance, digital rights, and public-interest technology policy.

The position sits within the Foundation’s Strategic Communications function and is designed to strengthen how the organisation communicates advocacy positions across international policy environments, including engagement with policymakers, regulators, civil society actors, media, and academic institutions.

Strengthening Global Internet Advocacy Communications

The Internet Society Foundation works in alignment with the broader Internet Society mission to promote an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy internet.

The newly advertised role reflects growing demand for coordinated global communications strategies in digital policy spaces, where debates around internet governance, regulation, and digital rights increasingly span multiple jurisdictions and regions.

The Senior Manager, Advocacy Communications will be responsible for translating complex policy positions into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with diverse international audiences and support the organisation’s long-term strategic goals.

Role Focus: Global Advocacy and Strategic Messaging

According to the job description, the role is not limited to national advocacy contexts but instead focuses on cross-border, regional, and multilateral communications strategies.

Key responsibilities include:

Developing and delivering global advocacy communications campaigns
Translating technical and policy content into accessible messaging for public audiences
Supporting rapid-response communications on emerging internet policy developments
Ensuring consistent messaging across multiple regions and governance systems
Supporting media engagement strategies and spokesperson preparation

The position also involves working closely with internal teams to build communication frameworks, campaign toolkits, and messaging guidance that can be adapted across different cultural and political contexts.

Communications at the Intersection of Policy and Technology

The role reflects the increasing complexity of global internet governance, where policy, technology, and communications intersect.

The successful candidate will be expected to understand digital policy issues and translate them into clear communications strategies without directly leading policy formulation. Instead, the focus will be on narrative development, messaging coherence, and audience engagement.

The organisation emphasises the importance of clarity, credibility, and responsiveness in communicating advocacy positions across international platforms.

Remote Role with Global Reach

The position is fully remote, with preference for candidates based in Europe, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region, reflecting the Foundation’s global operational scope.

The role requires significant experience working across multiple countries or regions, particularly in advocacy communications, civil society engagement, or public-interest policy environments.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate strong writing and editing skills, alongside experience in media relations, campaign communications, and strategic messaging development.

Required Experience and Skills

Applicants are expected to bring approximately 7–10 years of experience in advocacy communications, strategic communications, or campaign-based communications roles.

Key qualifications include:

Experience communicating policy or advocacy messages to diverse global audiences
Background in civil society, digital rights, internet governance, or technology policy
Strong ability to translate complex policy debates into accessible narratives
Experience working with media, including international or regional press engagement
Familiarity with multilateral, regional, or cross-border policy environments

Additional desirable experience includes working with international organisations, coalitions, or global advocacy networks.

Core Competencies

The organisation is seeking candidates who are:

Clear and structured communicators
Comfortable working at the intersection of policy, advocacy, and communications
Collaborative across multidisciplinary teams
Capable of operating in fast-moving and politically sensitive environments
Strongly aligned with the Internet Society’s mission and strategic direction

The role also requires the ability to develop messaging frameworks, campaign materials, and rapid-response communications tools that can be deployed globally.

Advancing a Global Internet Vision

The Internet Society Foundation emphasises its mission of building a more inclusive and resilient internet ecosystem. The Senior Manager, Advocacy Communications role is positioned as a key contributor to that mission by ensuring that advocacy positions are clearly articulated and effectively communicated across global platforms.

As digital governance debates continue to evolve, the organisation aims to strengthen its ability to influence international policy discussions through strategic, coordinated, and audience-focused communication efforts.

Application Information

Applications for the Senior Manager, Advocacy Communications role are currently open and will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The organisation has reminded applicants that it does not request any payment or fees during the recruitment process and that all official communication will come directly from the Internet Society Foundation.

This opportunity forms part of the Foundation’s broader commitment to diversity, inclusion, and global collaboration in shaping the future of the internet.

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