Head of Information Integrity

Full-time, (hybrid and remote working)

Location UK or USA (Washington DC or New York)

UK salary gross per annum – £61,069 – £64,885+ Benefits / USA salary gross per annum $97,344 – $129,792 + Benefits

About Article 19

For over 35 years, ARTICLE 19 has worked for a world where all people everywhere can freely express themselves and actively engage in public life without fear of discrimination.

Together with our partners, we:

• THINK: We develop cutting-edge research and legal and policy analysis to drive change worldwide.
• DO: We lead work on the frontlines of expression through our 9 regional hubs across the globe.
• PROPEL: We propel change by sparking innovation in the global freedom of expression movement.

When you work with ARTICLE 19, you’re not just joining an organisation – you’re joining a movement for a freer, fairer world.

Find out more about what we do

The Strategy Delivery Team and what you’ll be working on

Your role as Head of Information Integrity will be vital in providing strategic direction on issues and the identification of innovative solutions to freedom of expression challenges ensuring accurate and reliable data and information are publicly accessible and empower individuals to claim their rights.

What you will be doing day to day

You will drive ARTICLE 19’s innovative thinking and programming on information integrity to ensure freedom of expression is protected in global information ecosystems people can rely on. You’ll work with key colleagues to provide technical input on strategic and operational plans to ensure global and regional strategies connect and colleagues can support, collaborate and learn from one another. You’ll represent ARTICLE 19 in international fora to amplify our messages and solidify our leadership in information integrity and will identify, build, and maintain relationships with donors to secure funding for programmatic work. You will establish and manage a team within the Information Integrity programme that delivers and co-ordinates global programmatic work and reinforces the work in regional offices

What you will bring to the role

You will bring exceptional leadership and experience in developing strategies that will guide our organisation to achieve our global objectives. Your in-depth knowledge of how ARTICLE 19 can protect freedom of expression within a global information ecosystem addressing issues such as mis- or disinformation, foreign and domestic interference and propaganda for war, amongst others will keep us at the forefront of debates. You will be a visionary that understands how to use our role in the world to advocate for individuals and communities to have access to diverse sources of fact-based information to make decisions that affect them whilst having the ability to understand and convey complex human rights principles to a variety of audiences.

How to apply

If this has inspired you, please submit your CV and cover letter to our recruitment system.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Application Deadline: 10 November 2024

We appreciate that no candidate will meet every requirement of the role, if your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified, and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you. If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please contact pandc@article19.org.

Our Reward Package

• Salaries are determined by our salary scale.
• We offer comprehensive benefits including a range of well-being plans; generous paid leave and public holidays; family friendly policies; generous sickness and absence leave.

Our Culture

We are a people centred and flexible employer, friendly and a passionate global organisation who live and breathe the same mission and values. We strive to be agile and work collaboratively and are committed to DEI and staff wellbeing.

Our commitment as an equal opportunities employer

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate individuality and encourage you to join us and be your authentic self at work with the freedom to have responsibility, autonomy, and creativity within your role.