Program Officer, Institutional Grants for AI Journalism

Tarbell Fellowship; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

20 weeks parental leave

Professional development fund

Pension contribution

Flexible working hours

London office access

Job summary

Tarbell Center for AI Journalism in London seeks a Program Officer for Institutional Grants to fund AI journalism at major outlets. You’ll evaluate proposals, design grant strategies, and steward relationships with grantees across the US and UK.

In partnership with the Program Director, Grants, you’ll shape a growing portfolio, manage a Program Associate, and help Tarbell distribute over $10M by 2027. The role blends journalism insight with grantmaking expertise, spanning international outlets

Qualifications

• Experience in journalism or AI safety and governance.
• Ability to reason about funding decisions with incomplete evidence.
• Strong written and verbal communication for funding recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate funding opportunities and recommend grant levels and types.
• Identify and fund key AI journalism projects through various calls.
• Manage relationships with grantees, check-ins and renewals.
• Help shape the program's evaluation and growth.

Skills

Journalism background

AI safety & governance knowledge

Grantmaking experience

Budgeting & staffing assessment

Job description

Tarbell Center for AI Journalism in London seeks a Program Officer for Institutional Grants to fund AI journalism at major outlets. You’ll evaluate proposals, design grant strategies, and steward relationships with grantees across the US and UK.

In partnership with the Program Director, Grants, you’ll shape a growing portfolio, manage a Program Associate, and help Tarbell distribute over $10M by 2027. The role blends journalism insight with grantmaking expertise, spanning international outlets