Join Our Team
Together we can build a digital world where our kids can thrive.
We feel strongly about hiring smart, passionate, creative people who want to improve the media and technology landscape for kids, families, and schools.
Our 5 Organizational Values
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Excellence: We deliver award-winning programs that are trusted and loved.
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Inclusion: We uphold a workplace and programs that welcome everyone and invite diverse perspectives.
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Innovation: We anticipate challenges and trends, and collaborate to lead change.
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Connection: We work hard to connect the people we serve to resources, skills, and support.
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Teamwork: We support each other to bring our mission and vision to life.
A diverse, equitable, inclusive culture
We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to thrive. That's why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. For over two decades, we have supported parents, educators, and leaders navigating the ongoing developments of new technologies, ensuring children of all backgrounds can safely access the digital world.
See our story, and read about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Our Generous Benefits Package
Common Sense employees enjoy a rich Health & Welfare Benefits package. If you're a full-time employee—regularly scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week—you're eligible once you're hired. Most benefits start the first of the month following your hire date.
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Medical: PPO and HMO plans. We cover 85% of the premium for you and your dependents.
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Vision: We cover 100% of the premium for you and your dependents.
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Dental: includes ortho coverage up to $2k
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Flex and dependent spending accounts
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401k: match up to 4%
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Generous PTO
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Health and wellness benefits
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Employee Assistance Program
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Pet insurance
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Commuter benefit
Explore Roles
Thank you for considering a role at Common Sense. Browse our current opportunities to discover one you're interested in.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Common Sense, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate.
Advocacy Intern
Washington, DC
Reports to: Senior Counsel, Tech Policy
Salary: $25/hr
We are seeking an Advocacy Intern to support our Advocacy team and learn about the ins and outs of federal and state technology policy and advocacy strategy on behalf of American kids and teens. As an intern, you will be expected to hit the ground running on a variety of activities. For example, an intern will: conduct research related to federal and state policy in our priority areas (broadband, data privacy, cybersecurity, platform accountability, artificial intelligence, and mental health); support our digital grassroots mobilization campaign; help write memos, blog posts, and emails; assist with advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill; and other activities.
AI Engineering Intern
San Francisco, CA
Reports to: Principal Engineer and Development Manager, Education
Salary: $25/hr
The intern will work closely with the Product, Design, and Engineering teams to prototype AI-powered tools and explore scalable ways of building interactive experiences for students. You will build multiple prototypes and create reusable frameworks that allow multiple interactive experiences to be developed efficiently and responsibly. The intern will work closely with cross-functional teammates to build, test, and iterate on early-stage AI solutions, with opportunities to explore AI-assisted workflows, rapid prototyping, and responsible AI design. You will integrate AI features through frontier model APIs, emerging agentic frameworks, and beyond.
Brand Designer
San Francisco, CA
Reports to: Head of Design
Salary: $85,600–$101,650 per year
The Brand Designer will be the operational engine of our Brand team, leading campaign delivery and design execution with precision and excellence. This role requires a highly efficient designer who thrives on turning strategic direction into flawless execution, ensuring our brand shows up consistently and powerfully across every touchpoint. You'll lead our extended production team of contractors and agency partners, driving quality control and operational excellence while continually innovating on how we work: exploring AI-powered tools, streamlining processes, and finding smarter ways to amplify our impact.
Director, Youth AI Research
San Francisco, CA
Reports to: Head of Research
Salary: $111,200–$132,050 per year
We are seeking a Director of Youth AI Research to join our team and sit at the vital intersection of data, policy, and public narrative. In partnership with the Head of Research, you will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive research agenda focused on how artificial intelligence shapes child development, learning, well-being, and family technology use. This is a unique opportunity to drive foundational work on AI and youth, engaging across disciplines and sectors, influencing policy and practice, and elevating the profile of Common Sense as a thought leader in the field.
Europe Director
Brussels, Belgium
Reports to: Head of AI
Salary: DOE
Five years ago, Common Sense Media launched its first international office in the UK, and we’ve since established a robust advocacy footprint in the EU and Australia. We are seeking a Europe Director to serve as Common Sense Media’s lead ambassador and advocacy representative in the EU. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about building the organisation’s impact with European policymakers and other key partners and stakeholders to help shape the future of technology and media for children, families, and society.
IT Intern
San Francisco, CA
Reports to: Senior IT Manager
Salary: $25/hr
We're seeking a motivated and detail-oriented summer IT Intern to support our Information Technology team. This internship is ideal for a student interested in IT operations, back-end systems, and process improvement, with a strong commitment to providing excellent internal customer support. This is a hands-on opportunity to learn how IT powers a mission-driven organization while gaining real-world experience in technical support, documentation, and operational workflows.
Lead Marketing Director, Common Sense Media for Schools
San Francisco, CA
Reports to: Chief Marketing Officer
Salary: $132,000–$150,000 per year
We are seeking a visionary education marketing leader to drive the marketing strategy for Common Sense Media for Schools. This role will elevate our position as the essential voice in digital literacy education, building deeper connections with educators through compelling content, strategic partnerships, and community engagement. The ideal candidate will bring education sector expertise with proven ability to grow and build brands that resonate with teachers and school leaders.
Senior Director, Data & Analytics
San Francisco, CA
Reports to: Chief Product & Technology Officer
Salary: $140,000–$166,250 per year
We are seeking a hands-on, strategic leader to own the data strategy for Common Sense. This Senior Director of Data & Analytics will guide how we collect, structure, and analyze data to deliver actionable insights that drive business decisions across Product, Marketing, and the broader organization.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
San Francisco, CA
Reports to: Director of Talent Management and Engagement
Salary: $72,000–$95,000 per year
We're seeking a full-lifecycle Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive the entire recruitment process—from sourcing to offer—of primarily technical and some non-technical positions and partner closely with hiring managers across the organization.
Who we are
An independent voice for kids, families, and schools everywhere.
Common Sense is a nonprofit organization giving kids, families, and schools the tools to make informed choices about media and technology. Families know us for our independent, age-based reviews of movies, TV shows, books, games, podcasts and apps. Educators use our free curriculum and edtech reviews to plan lessons and integrate technology into their teaching practice. At our core, we are a children's advocacy group. We draw on original research, industry expertise, and community partnerships to advocate for laws and policies that help kids thrive.