Laura Cole
About Laura Cole
Laura Cole serves as the Principal of Content and Media Policy at Ofcom, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in policy development and regulatory duties, she has held various roles within Ofcom and has experience in marketing and account management.
Work at Ofcom
Laura Cole has been serving as Principal, Content and Media Policy at Ofcom since 2019. In this role, she has been involved in significant policy development, particularly regarding Ofcom's regulatory responsibilities for BBC content standards under the revised BBC Charter. Prior to her current position, she held various roles within Ofcom, including Senior Standards Executive from 2017 to 2019 and Standards Executive from 2015 to 2017. She began her career at Ofcom as a Graduate Associate from 2013 to 2015, contributing to her extensive experience in media policy.
Previous Employment Experience
Before her tenure at Ofcom, Laura Cole worked as a Marketing Executive at Sotheby's for five months in 2013. She also served as an Account Manager at JYL Hand to Hand from 2011 to 2012. Her early career at Ofcom included roles as a Graduate Associate and Standards Executive, where she gained foundational knowledge in media standards and regulation.
Education and Expertise
Laura Cole studied Geography at the University of Nottingham, where she earned a BA Hons with a 2:1 classification from 2008 to 2011. She also attended Lady Margaret School from 2001 to 2008. Her educational background has equipped her with analytical skills relevant to her work in media policy and regulation.
Policy Development Initiatives
In her role at Ofcom, Laura Cole has directed the implementation of regulatory duties for UK-established video-sharing platforms. This initiative reflects her expertise in content regulation and her commitment to ensuring compliance with media standards. Her leadership in policy development has been crucial in shaping Ofcom's approach to content and media policy.