Researcher, North Africa

GFMD Women in Media Working Group; Brussel Hoofdstad; Teletrabalho; EUR 53 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) in North Africa is seeking a Researcher to document, investigate, and report on press freedom violations. The role is fully remote with availability for US Eastern time meetings and requires translating reports between Arabic and English.

The position focuses on tracking violations, updating CPJ databases, drafting letters and alerts, and creating social media content while building regional contacts across the MENA region.

Responsabilidades

• Track and document press freedom violations, including arrests, censorship, attacks, legal harassment, and other threats to journalists and media outlets across the MENA region, with focus on North Africa.
• Maintain accurate, timely updates to CPJ’s databases of imprisoned, missing, or killed journalists.
• Draft letters of appeal, statements, and news alerts on tight deadlines
• Research and write reports on press freedom issues in the region
• Prepare research notes, background materials, and verification summaries in accordance with CPJ standards.
• Communicate regularly with journalists & human rights activists across North Africa and with human rights groups
• Maintain and expand a network of regional contacts relevant to CPJ’s work.
• Conduct direct advocacy with relevant actors to advance CPJ’s mission.
• Conduct research, assessment, and verification for Journalist Assistance (JA) requests in the MENA region.
• Create and share engaging content for social media.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Organisation: Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)

Deadline: 23/10/2026

Location: Remote

The Researcher, North Africa will document, investigate, and report on press freedom violations and threats to journalists in North Africa. The role includes research and writing for CPJ’s editorial and advocacy output, maintaining up-to-date data on press freedom violations, and translating reports between Arabic and English. The position reports to the Regional Director, MENA, and is fully remote, with availability for US Eastern time zone meetings as needed.

Key responsibilities

• Track and document press freedom violations, including arrests, censorship, attacks, legal harassment, and other threats to journalists and media outlets across the MENA region, with focus on North Africa.
• Maintain accurate, timely updates to CPJ’s databases of imprisoned, missing, or killed journalists.
• Draft letters of appeal, statements, and news alerts on tight deadlines
• Research and write reports on press freedom issues in the region
• Prepare research notes, background materials, and verification summaries in accordance with CPJ standards.
• Communicate regularly with journalists & human rights activists across North Africa and with human rights groups
• Maintain and expand a network of regional contacts relevant to CPJ’s work.
• Conduct direct advocacy with relevant actors to advance CPJ’s mission.
• Conduct research, assessment, and verification for Journalist Assistance (JA) requests in the MENA region.
• Create and share engaging content for social media.

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