Jobs
Free Press is working to create a world where people have the information and opportunities they need to tell their own stories, hold leaders accountable, and participate in our democracy. We fight to save Net Neutrality, achieve affordable internet access for all, uplift the voices of people of color in the media, challenge old and new media gatekeepers to serve the public interest, end unwarranted surveillance, defend press freedom and reimagine local journalism.
Our team is a mix of committed organizers, campaigners, policy experts, digital communicators, administrators and fundraisers. We're committed to recruiting and retaining creative, ethical, smart and innovative people with a sense of humor. We center racial justice in our work and seek new team members who share our values and approaches.
We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including medical, vision and dental insurance; retirement benefits; health reimbursement, dependent care and commuter-expense accounts; and up-to-date IT systems that allow for flexible work locations. We think that employees do better work if they have time to enjoy life with friends and families, so we offer a total of nine weeks of paid time off each year.
People of color, women, people with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, gender-nonconforming and formerly incarcerated individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Come work with us!
Journalism Program Manager
The journalism program manager will help build the power needed to win policies at the local, state and national level that focus on the information needs of individuals and communities. The manager will play a key role in overseeing, deepening and growing our work with the Media Power Collaborative — a Free Press-led coalition that brings together local-journalism innovators, academic experts and grassroots organizers to learn about how organizing can change the media system. The manager will also engage a national network of allies to respond to legislation moving at the local and state level, working closely with allied organizations, legislative staff and other key stakeholders. This is a two-year fixed-term position.
Learn more and apply here.
Marketing and Direct Response Manager
The marketing and direct response manager works across teams to develop the marketing strategy for Free Press’ advocacy, fundraising and messaging campaigns. This includes using digital tools and strategies to creatively reach campaign goals and increase online engagement, growth metrics, fundraising and long-term memberships. This position sets, meets, analyzes and reports on ambitious metrics goals for our marketing and direct response program. They develop content for our email campaigns and other digital communications as needed and must have strong writing skills.
Learn more and apply here.
Policy Counsel (FCC)
The policy counsel will advance our priorities with the Federal Communications Commission and Congress, including broadband access and affordability, broadcast ownership, competition and mergers, Net Neutrality, racial justice and media reparations. The policy counsel will build relationships with key FCC staff and have a deep grasp of the political and corporate actors shaping debates before the agency. The policy counsel will strategize around the FCC’s interplay with Congress, the Department of Justice, the executive branch, the courts and the public. The policy counsel will track related legislative, rule-making and adjudicatory proceedings and seek to advance Free Press Action’s positions therein. The policy counsel will analyze legislation, write briefs and advisory memos, conduct legal research, contribute to position papers and file comments in regulatory and adjudicatory proceedings.
Learn more and apply here.
Policy Counsel (FTC)
The policy counsel will advance our priorities with the Federal Trade Commission and Congress, including antitrust, competition, digital civil rights, privacy and platform accountability. The policy counsel will build relationships with key FTC staff and have a deep grasp of the political and corporate actors shaping debates before the agency. The policy counsel will strategize around the agency’s interplay with Congress, the Department of Justice, the executive branch, the courts and the public. The policy counsel will track related legislative, rule-making and adjudicatory proceedings and seek to advance Free Press Action’s positions therein. The policy counsel will analyze legislation, write briefs and advisory memos, conduct legal research, contribute to position papers and file comments in regulatory and adjudicatory proceedings.
Learn more and apply here.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: