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Project Manager at News Revenue Hub
Posted 2 weeks ago
The News Revenue Hub seeks a dynamic professional to join our team of remote digital news experts. The Hub’s consulting team advises cutting edge newsrooms from across the industry on strategies to expand their audiences, develop products, and build sustainable membership programs. The project manager role is the heart of everything we do. Starting Salary: $75,000. Visit the job link for the full job description and to apply.
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PROGRAM ASSISTANT – REPORTERS SHIELD at Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
Posted 2 weeks ago
Application Deadline: Open until filled. We are seeking an entrepreneurial individual to help implement a game changing legal defense organization to protect investigative reporters worldwide from legal harassment from corrupt government officials, organized crime and other nefarious actors. About Reporters Shield Reporters Shield is a new global program defending investigative reporting from legal threats meant to silence critical voices. It has been developed by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) and the Cyrus Vance Center for International Justice of the New York City Bar Association; and it is being incubated by OCCRP. Legal harassment, particularly SLAPP suits (“Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation”), have long been used by the rich and powerful to intimidate journalists, human rights defenders and independent media. Reporters Shield protects investigative reporting organizations from defamation, libel and other vexatious lawsuits by covering the costs of lawyers, providing training on how to handle legal complaints and offering pre-publication review. Beyond providing coverage and protection, the ultimate aims are deterring bad actors from waging these suits and strengthening the entire field of investigative reporting. If you want to join this important movement to protect reporters and help build an exciting new organization, please apply below! Position Overview Reporters Shield is seeking a Program Assistant with strong administrative and project management skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for investigative journalism. This person will work with the Program Manager to assist with day-to-day administration and program management. They will contribute to the initial vetting process for member organizations with an advisory board, and assist with member intake, case management, and budgeting. The assistant will also communicate with members in relation to their legal needs. Because Reporters Shield is still in the start-up stage, the post holder may be asked to carry out other tasks as may be reasonably assigned. This is a hands-on role in a small team in a young organization; your input will contribute greatly to the success of the organization and you’ll work with people at all levels. Reporters Shield operates around the world and it is important for us to cover several languages in the team. For this position, we are targeting someone with Arabic and French language skills, in addition to English which is the working language across the team. Although remote, you must be within a time zone that is within 6 hours of UTC+0 (the time at 0° longitude not adjusted for daylight savings), or be willing to shift your working hours to have regular meetings with team members who are based within 6 hours of UTC+0. Reporters Shield members are based around the world and from time to time, you may be asked to have a call or online meeting outside of traditional working hours. There is a limited amount of travel associated with this role, including possible attendance at conferences. So the ideal candidate must be willing to travel occasionally (1-4 times a year). Essential Duties and Responsibilities: ● Work with the Program Manager and the Director to build and embed a range of organizational processes, including client communication, claims handling and document handling; ● Assist in the recruitment and vetting of potential member organizations. ● Assist in the implementation of information security systems. ● Regular communications with possible and current member organizations and tracking member feedback. ● Receive and process claims from member organizations. ● Implement additional membership benefits including legal trainings, forums and tools. ● Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of the overall program and contribute to reports for government and private donors when necessary. ● Assist with program promotion. ● Other duties as assigned. Performance: ● Patient and understanding person who works well with people from all over the world. ● Top-notch communication and collaboration skills when working with colleagues and members from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds. ● Timeliness, accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail in information management and reporting. ● A basic understanding of nonprofit finance and operations. ● A high degree of emotional intelligence. ● Highly organized. Skills and Experience: Essential: ● Project administration experience. ● Excellent IT skills, including ability to work with different cloud-based office suites and to quickly learn to work with new tools. ● Able to practice digital security. ● Good writing and editing skills; proficient in English. ● Arabic or French language at a professional level. Desirable: ● Experience in nonprofit administration, whether at project or program level. ● Experience working in start-ups or small teams. ● Experience working with CRM software. ● Having worked in, or with organizations and people from, countries and regions in the world other than the one you call home. ● Proficiency in another widely-spoken language. What’s In It For You? ● Competitive compensation (specifics depending on location) ● Working in an innovative organization that is at the forefront of protecting investigative journalism; ● Being able to work from home; ● Working with a small but friendly team; ● Professional development opportunities are available depending on your goals. To Apply To apply, please email your CV as well as a Cover Letter explaining why you are a great candidate for the job to jobs[at]occrp.org All applications must be submitted in English. Incomplete applications will not be considered. We regret that the high number of applicants greatly exceeds our capacity to respond to each person. We apologize that we will not be able to reply to any unsuccessful applicants and are unable to sponsor work visas. Reporters Shield is a start-up and does not yet have its own human resources infrastructure. It is incubated by, and staff will be hosted by, the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project. As an equal opportunity employer, OCCRP values having a diverse workforce and strives to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace. We are actively building a diverse team. We do not discriminate against any person based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, medical conditions, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics. If you are a qualified applicant requiring assistance or an accommodation to complete any step of the application process, please contact info@reporters-shield.org
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Director of Product and Platforms at Cityside
Posted 2 weeks ago
This role combines product leadership with direct ownership of our existing publishing platforms. It’s an opportunity for an ambitious and well-organized product manager to have an outsize impact on our growth, our journalism, and our mission. You’ll report to Cityside’s Chief of Strategy and serve as a member of our leadership team. The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000. You’ll work on an exciting mix of projects impacting both our journalism and our business and operations, and collaborate with a stellar group of journalists and specialists in nonprofit fundraising, advertising, events, and people operations. And most importantly, you’ll be empowered to set the priorities for a product and platform roadmap across our organization.
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Senior Director of Technology at ProPublica
Posted 3 weeks ago
ProPublica is looking for a seasoned leader to guide its wide-ranging technology efforts and teams. As the senior director of technology, you will lead the development and execution of our technology strategy to ensure our systems and technical initiatives support the organization’s objectives and mission. You will manage a team of talented product developers and an enterprise technology (IT) group that supports the work of colleagues across the organization. This person will manage a two-person enterprise technology and security (IT) team and four product developers, and, alongside the senior director for design and product, will co-lead the larger team. They will advise and consult across the organization on technology decisions made by other groups, such as news apps, data and administrative functions including HR and finance. The role reports to the chief product and brand officer.
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Data Journalist at Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
Posted 3 weeks ago
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands. Other locations may be considered. Deadline: December 31st, 2023 About OCCRP The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) is a growing, global nonprofit media organization that is reinventing investigative journalism for the public good. By developing and equipping a global network of investigative journalists and publishing their stories, we expose crime and corruption so the public can hold power to account. We see a future where organized crime and corruption are drastically reduced and democracy is strengthened. Our global team includes editors, researchers, data engineers, security specialists, administrators, technologists, and strategists, each with areas of in-depth expertise. Position overview We are seeking a data journalist to join our busy team and be the vital link between our research and data team, reporters, and editors. This role is perfect for an established journalist who wants to grow their career in investigative data journalism and develop as an editorial decision-maker. Responsibilities ● Leading regional data journalists: You will work closely with OCCRP’s regional data journalists and make sure they prioritize their work in the organization’s interest. Together with the editorial leadership, you will develop a strategy to grow data journalism at OCCRP. ● Scoping data projects: You will help decide which projects to prioritize and develop data strategies for investigations. You will bring your expertise to the pitch process, ensuring OCCRP makes informed decisions on data or tech-heavy story pitches. Bringing data-driven story ideas is a plus. ● Managing technical aspects: You will work alongside the research and data team to ensure that the right decisions are made when it comes to managing the technical aspects of larger data-heavy investigations, ensuring journalists have the tools, training, and support they need. ● Data analysis: You will find leads in the data and conduct data analysis. You will also help reporters develop their own data skills using our in-house tools and other basic data wrangling/analysis techniques. ● Leak preparation: You will analyze and summarize new leaks, help find angles for stories, explore and communicate key connections and leads, and suggest other relevant resources. ● Advanced analytics: You will work with the research and data team to explore and prototype advanced data analytics and data science methodologies that can be used in specific investigative projects (e.g., flight tracking). Qualifications We are looking for candidates who have the following qualifications: ● Journalistic Experience: Demonstrated experience in journalism (or a closely related field) is necessary for this role. ● Management Skills: Candidates who have managed (distributed, remote) teams in the past will have an advantage ● Data Analysis Skills: Candidates need to have an understanding of data analysis techniques. ● Programming Knowledge: Candidates should ideally have some knowledge of Python or other programming languages. This will be beneficial in managing the technical aspects of our investigations and exploring advanced data analytics methodologies. ● Confidentiality Commitment: Candidates must be committed to maintaining high standards of confidentiality to ensure the safety of our sources and reporters. ● Experience with Command Line Tools: Candidates who have worked with command line tools will have an advantage. These skills will be useful in managing data acquisitions and leaks. ● Eagerness to Learn: We value a growth mindset and are looking for individuals who are eager to learn and grow with us. To Apply Please email a cover letter, resume, and several of the best investigations you have worked on to jobs[at]occrp.org no later than December 31, 2023. All applications must be submitted in English. Incomplete applications will not be considered. We apologize that we will not be able to individually reply to all applicants. As an equal opportunity employer, OCCRP values having a diverse workforce and continuously strives to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace. We do not discriminate against any person based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, medical conditions, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics. If you are a qualified applicant requiring assistance or an accommodation to complete any step of the application process, please contact hr[at]occrp.org
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