Global Disinformation Index is hiring for a Chief impact Officer

Disinformation has become a business. Today’s internet business models reward engagement above all else. These models monetise attention without considering the quality of the content garnering that attention, or the harm that may result. There is a robust and growing community of industry, policy, and civil society advocates pressing for reform of this ecosystem, they all need data to inform their actions.

The Global Disinformation Index was born out of this need for data, specifically the need for transparent, independent neutral disinformation risk ratings across the open web. Thus, GDI was established in 2018 as a not-for-profit entity built on the three pillars of neutrality, independence and transparency.

At GDI, you’ll be surrounded by people who want to improve everything and support everyone around them. Our team are passionate about our mission, experts in their fields and are collaborative problem solvers.

We continually strive to model the following behaviours in our interactions with others:

– Positivity: Problem solver, not problem raiser.

– Responsibility: Make it your problem – if it’s not right, fix it.

– Trustworthy: Make sure others can depend on you – If you say you are going to do it, do it.

– Respect: treat everyone, especially those with whom we disagree, with courtesy and respect.

To establish a broad network of partners that use GDI data and intelligence to disrupt and downrank disinformation. The Chief Impact Officer (CIO) will work closely with the CEO and CTO to identify and cultivate partnership opportunities with commercial companies and other civil society organisations. Additionally, the CIO will also support the work of GDI’s policy team.

The CIO’s primary responsibility is to broaden adoption of GDI’s data and intelligence among advertising technology companies and platforms. GDI’s risk rating data can inform decision-making across the technology sector, guiding advertisers and tech companies in their choices about which content to monetise and algorithmically promote. This role will also focus on identifying opportunities for GDI to partner with technology companies in other relevant sectors – e.g. generative AI. The CIO will oversee the Partnerships Manager in maintaining and expanding relationships and revenue from GDI’s existing licensees. Furthermore, the CIO will play a significant role in GDI’s communications strategy and oversee the work of the Communications Strategist.

Apply for the role in London, in Berlin or in Texas.