Job Postings - The Committee to Protect Journalists

1) Research Associate, Europe & Central Asia Program

Salary: $28,000 plus benefits, for full-time work. A part-time arrangement may be possible.

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)--an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to the defense of press freedom around the world--is seeking a research associate for the Europe & Central Asia program to work in our New York office.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in media and human rights issues in Eastern Europe & Central Asia region, strong writing and reporting skills, and the ability to work independently as well as collaborate with a small team. Primary responsibilities include researching and documenting press freedom violations, regular monitoring of the news wires and of international news sources available online (in English & Russian), and working with the program coordinator on regional advocacy efforts. In addition, the researcher will have the opportunity to write articles for CPJ's website and
quarterly newsletter, and also will be encouraged to write about international media issues for outside publications.

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are essential. Expertise in the former Soviet republics and
Russian-language proficiency is required.

2) Volunteer Part-Time Internship, Europe & Central Asia Program

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)--an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to the defense of press freedom around the world--is seeking an intern for the Europe & Central Asia program to work one day a
week in our New York office.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in media and human rights issues in Eastern Europe & Central Asia region and the ability to work independently as well as collaborate with a small team. Expertise in the former Soviet republics is desired and Russian-language proficiency is required.

Primary responsibilities include: providing general administrative support for the program; expanding the distribution system for CPJ press releases in the Eastern Europe & Central Asia region; and, proofreading. The internship provides a unique opportunity to learn about the advocacy and documentation work of a human rights/press freedom organization, as well as learn more about press freedom issues in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

For the above positions please send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to:

Alex Lupis
Europe & Central Asia Program Coordinator
Committee to Protect Journalists
330 Seventh Ave. - 12th floor
New York, NY 10001
Fax: 212-465-9568
E-mail: [email protected]

Last updated:    April 2001

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