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Assistant/Coordinator, Communications

This position presents an outstanding opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a fast-paced trade association, located at the center of the innovative and evolving world of digital advertising. The NAI leads in the development of privacy self-regulatory guidance and best practices for cutting edge advertising technology companies, and we are the leading trade association promoting public policies that encourage data privacy to promote robust digital advertising. 

The successful applicant will have skills and experience in communications and administrative procedures, and will have opportunities to grow their skills and career. The ideal candidate may be a recent college graduate, young professional, or experienced communications or administrative professional looking for stimulating work as part of a fun and fast-paced team.

Responsibilities may include:

• Support NAI’s operational, policy, and legal teams
• Draft regular newsletter for NAI members
• Conduct industry research
• Organize and maintain NAI member databases
• Draft blog posts, member email communications, and develop online content
• Collaborate with team to maintain and update the NAI website, and manage NAI social media feeds (LinkedIn, X and Youtube)
• Coordinate NAI educational webinars and membership calls

Skills & Education/Experience Required:

• Relevant B.A. or B.S. degree
• Excellent organizational skills, proactive, and effective working both independently and part of a team
• Ability to prioritize a wide range of tasks in a fast-past environment
• Strong communication and marketing skills, including the ability to create content for different audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills and verbal communication skills
• Experienced using social media on a corporate level
• Microsoft Office and Google Suite skills

Skills & Education/Experience Preferred:

• Enthusiasm and interest in technology, public policy, and data privacy
• Experience with or knowledge of the digital advertising industry
• Interest in advertising technology

Benefits and Work Environment

• With offices in Washington, DC and Portland, ME, the NAI is a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a lean and efficient team.
• This is a hybrid position, with flexibility to work in person at our office in Washington, DC and remotely (2-3 days in person per week).
• Excellent benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, generous annual leave available.
• Nationwide travel (10%) and access to industry events.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to admin@networkadvertising.org.

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About the NAI

The Network Advertising Initiative is a trade association of roughly 100 leading technology companies committed to shaping and enforcing responsible data management practices for online personalized advertising. NAI has been the leader in shaping workable solutions for the online advertising industry in the face of daunting public policy problems for over a decade. NAI membership includes some of the largest names in technology, as well as startups in incubators. The NAI’s membership incorporates not just advertising networks, but also leading data management platforms, data exchanges, real time bidding platforms, mobile marketing companies, and marketing analytics service providers.

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Counsel, Accountability and Policy

The NAI (Network Advertising Initiative) is seeking an attorney to help advance the objectives of the NAI accountability and public policy teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. NAI Accountability Program

Work with the NAI Accountability Team on overarching self-regulatory/co-regulatory strategy for the digital advertising industry; help to develop membership strategies; guidelines for new businesses (e.g., publishers, brands, agencies); create, implement, and monitor self-regulatory requirements and policies; assist in drafting industry guidance documents and best practices in conjunction with the Association’s Legal, Regulatory and Data Governance Working Group; onboard new member companies; and assist members seeking to achieve legal compliance in the development of new products and technologies.

2. Public Policy

Work with the NAI Public Policy Team to assist with membership/industry efforts around implementation of consumer privacy laws and regulations, with a particular focus on the new state laws and FTC regulations; analyze proposed and new state and federal privacy legislation and regulations; engage with key partners and stakeholders regarding state consumer privacy laws and regulations; provide assistance with state, federal and international advocacy efforts on behalf of members in the areas of privacy, data protection, antitrust, content moderation, and other policy issues relevant to digital advertising. 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have at least a working knowledge of digital advertising technology business practices; a strong understanding of U.S. consumer privacy laws and regulations, particularly U.S. state consumer privacy laws and regulations; and an interest in consumer privacy and public policy.

• J.D. required
• Relevant experience preferred, but not necessary
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills

Compensation, Benefits and Work Environment

• With offices in Washington, DC and Portland, ME, the NAI is a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a lean and efficient team.
• This is a hybrid position, with significant flexibility to work in person at one of our offices and remotely. Full remote work is also possible, if hire does not live in DC, VA, MD or ME.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus annual bonus based on performance. 
• Excellent benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, generous annual leave available.
• Nationwide travel (10-20%) and access to industry events.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample (no more than five pages) to admin@networkadvertising.org.

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About the NAI

The Network Advertising Initiative is a trade association of roughly 100 leading technology companies committed to shaping and enforcing responsible data management practices for online personalized advertising. NAI has been the leader in shaping workable solutions for the online advertising industry in the face of daunting public policy problems for over a decade. NAI membership includes some of the largest names in technology, as well as startups in incubators. The NAI’s membership incorporates not just advertising networks, but also leading data management platforms, data exchanges, real time bidding platforms, mobile marketing companies, and marketing analytics service providers.

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NAI Legal Internship

Internship Program Overview

The Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) legal internship program is for qualified law students interested in privacy and digital advertising. This internship will provide law students with a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge legal, policy, and technology issues impacting today’s online and mobile advertising world. Interns will be provided an orientation explaining the various business models in the industry and the privacy issues with emerging technologies. Interns will have close interaction with NAI’s small, but sophisticated staff of lawyers and technologists. Legal interns will also interact with the world’s leading Internet and digital media companies. The internship schedule is flexible and can accommodate class and other schedules. There is a minimum time requirement of 16 hours per week during the semester. The NAI generally accepts up two interns per semester.

Additional Information

Legal Intern Responsibilities May Include:

• Monitor and analyze federal and state bills and statutes related to online privacy, data security, and technology issues
• Reviewing online privacy disclosures for required representations about data collection, use and retention; reviewing responses to compliance questionnaires, and participating in conference calls and interviews with members
• Assist compliance counsel with enforcement proceedings to determine the scope of alleged violations of the NAI Code by members
• Conduct legal research on specific topics such as tort liability, lobbying, defamation, intellectual property, and other issues
• Attend conferences, seminars, presentations, and hearings regarding online privacy, advertising and marketing, and related technology issues
• Monitor international developments in the areas of privacy, advertising, marketing, and technology and the implementation of new privacy legislation and regulations across the globe

Required Skills

• Excellent written ability, including the ability to draft documents, emails, and materials for different audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiasm and interest in privacy, technology, information security, and/or Internet law and policy
• Desire to be creative and tackle novel, cutting-edge issues that may not be “traditional” legal issues – work assignments may involve the intersection of law, technology, policy, and business interests
• Course work in privacy law, technology law, intellectual property, communications law, and/or e-commerce desirable
• Basic familiarity with Web and Internet technology desirable (cookies, client/server model, web browsers, browser privacy settings, domain names, URLs, the basic elements of a website, etc.)
• Microsoft Office and Google Suite skills (Spreadsheets & Text Editing)

The internship will provide opportunities for professional development and mentoring. Possibility exists that internship could evolve into a permanent position for the right candidate.

About The Network Advertising Initiative

The Network Advertising Initiative is a coalition of roughly 100 leading technology companies committed to shaping and enforcing responsible data management practices for online behavioral advertising and related businesses. We do this through a robust self-regulatory program that involves a commitment to high standards that exceed current legal requirements and a tough compliance, enforcement, and accountability program. NAI has been the leader in shaping workable solutions for the online advertising industry in the face of daunting public policy problems for over a decade.  The NAI’s membership incorporates not just the largest advertising networks, but also leading data management platforms, data exchanges, real time bidding platforms, mobile marketing companies, and marketing analytics service providers.

With offices in Washington, DC and Maine, the NAI is a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a lean and efficient team.

For more information about the NAI, please review our website. For more information about the internship or to submit a resume and cover letter, please contact: Ryan Smith (ryan@networkadvertising.org)