Policy Communications Lead, Europe

About this role

Mozilla is seeking a Policy Communications Lead for Europe to shape the public narrative around Firefox, Gecko and Mozilla’s open web agenda. The role focuses on Europe, with flexibility to support other key markets as needed. You will translate policy strategy into proactive media stories and manage Mozilla’s stance on privacy, AI, open source, competition and regulatory issues. The position involves building relationships with journalists, policymakers and thought leaders, and crafting a wide range of communications materials. You will work within the Comms, Marketing & Policy organisation and advise senior leaders on policy communications and crisis scenarios.

What you would do

• Translate policy strategy into public narrative that supports Mozilla products and open web goals.
• Own and drive Mozilla’s proactive media narrative on privacy, security, AI, open-source, competition, and regulatory issues.
• Place and amplify thought leadership to position Mozilla’s policy stances with target audiences.
• Serve as a strategic partner to communications colleagues and senior Mozilla leaders on proactive and reactive policy comms.
• Collaborate with marketing, legal, product and engineering teams to shape narratives that differentiate Mozilla from competitors.
• Build and nurture relationships with journalists, policymakers, industry figures, advocacy groups and influencers.
• Craft and edit materials including press releases, blog posts, policy statements, op-eds, speeches, regulatory submissions and briefing documents.
• Prepare Mozilla spokespeople for high-stakes engagements through message development and media training.
• Track external developments and help Mozilla seize moments to lead conversations and manage risk.
• Support launches, campaigns and issue-based advocacy related to product initiatives.

What they are asking for

• 5-10 years of experience in policy communications, media relations or related roles in tech, advocacy or policy-driven environments.
• Strong writing and editing skills with ability to distill complexity into clear narratives.
• Deep knowledge of technology policy issues such as privacy, data, AI, competition, digital rights, open source and internet regulation.
• Track record of building relationships with journalists, policymakers and policy-focused organisations globally.
• Experience advising senior executives on high-profile communications and issues management.

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