Jessica Marcus
About Jessica Marcus
Jessica Marcus is a Policy Manager for Online Safety at Ofcom, where she leads the development of transparency reporting under the UK Online Safety Act. She has a diverse background in research and policy, with previous roles at organizations such as Storyful and Hall & Partners.
Work at Ofcom
Jessica Marcus currently serves as the Policy Manager for Online Safety at Ofcom, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she leads the development of Ofcom's transparency reporting regime under the UK Online Safety Act. Prior to this, she worked as a Data Analyst focusing on Online Safety from 2022 to 2023. Her experience at Ofcom includes a focus on regulatory frameworks and policies aimed at enhancing online safety.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Marcus holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music and English Literature (Joint Honours) from the University of Leeds, where she studied from 2014 to 2017. She also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Culture, Diaspora & Ethnicity at Birkbeck, University of London from 2019 to 2020. Her educational background supports her expertise in research methodologies, misinformation, and online hate.
Background
Jessica Marcus has a diverse professional background in research and analysis. She has worked in various roles, including as a Senior Intelligence Analyst and Intelligence Analyst at Storyful, where she focused on social media intelligence and risk assessments. Her earlier positions include roles at Hall & Partners, where she served as an Analyst and Graduate Analyst, and as a Marketing Intern at Universal Music Group and the University of Leeds.
Achievements
Jessica served as a UN Delegate for Women UK at the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67). She has contributed to significant initiatives in online safety and transparency reporting, particularly under the UK Online Safety Act. Her work has involved delivering trust and safety intelligence for various platforms and corporations, showcasing her commitment to addressing online risks.