Program Associate — AI Journalism Grants (Remote)

Tarbell Fellowship; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

20 weeks parental leave

$2,000 per year in professional dev.

Up to 5% employer pension contribution

London/US/UK remote options

Job summary

Tarbell Fellowship in London/UK is hiring a Program Associate for Institutional Grants to fund AI journalism capacity. You will evaluate opportunities, set funding levels, and manage grants.

The role combines journalism insight with grantmaking, and you’ll help Tarbell deploy over $10M by 2027 while supporting reporters and outlets worldwide. The job offers location flexibility with UK remote options and a London office two days a week; salary UK £54,000-£66,000 depending on location; ideal

Qualifications

• Background in journalism or AI safety/governance with grantmaking experience.
• Ability to reason carefully and communicate clearly.
• Experience evaluating budgets and staffing plans is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate funding opportunities and propose funding levels and grant types.
• Identify important AI journalism projects and help make them happen.
• Manage relationships with grantees, check-ins, and renewals.
• Contribute to strategy through research on media landscape and priority areas.
• Develop a specialized patch within six months (e.g., geography or independents).
• Collaborate with team and help grow Tarbell’s impact.

Skills

Grantmaking experience

Journalism background

AI safety & governance

Strong written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Tarbell Fellowship in London/UK is hiring a Program Associate for Institutional Grants to fund AI journalism capacity. You will evaluate opportunities, set funding levels, and manage grants.

The role combines journalism insight with grantmaking, and you’ll help Tarbell deploy over $10M by 2027 while supporting reporters and outlets worldwide. The job offers location flexibility with UK remote options and a London office two days a week; salary UK £54,000-£66,000 depending on location; ideal