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Policy Lead

Ethos Contract, part-time Posted 1 month ago US, UK, EU, CA, AU, NZ

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About This Opportunity
We're working with a leading foundational AI lab to find experienced policy leads who can help train their latest language model on professional presentation and slide deck tasks.

We're looking for policy leads with 3+ years producing policy briefs and presentations at research institutions to create, evaluate, and refine AI-generated presentations and slide decks across core workflows: policy briefing decks, data-driven policy exhibits, testimony support materials, report launch presentations, and stakeholder briefing slides.

Compensation:
$70/hour

Commitment:
Flexible, 5-20 hours per week (or more if desired)
Location:
Fully remote, work on your own schedule

Start date:
ASAP

Qualifications

• 3+ years at a think tank, policy institute, or government research body

• Portfolio of published briefs and presentations for policymaker audiences

• Expert-level PowerPoint and slide craftsmanship, with excellent written communication and attention to detail

About Ethos
Ethos is a new expert network built by a McKinsey/SoftBank/DeepMind team and backed by world-leading investors like General Catalyst. We connect experts with investors and consultancies for paid expert calls, speaking engagements, and advisory opportunities.
Key Requirements

• 3+ years at a think tank, policy institute, or government research body

• Portfolio of published briefs and presentations for policymaker audiences

• Expert-level PowerPoint and slide craftsmanship, with excellent written communication and attention to detail

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