Associate Editor in Russian

EPIP; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing investigative journalism worldwide. This part-time, remote position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) by enhancing access to vital reporting resources in the Russian language. You'll collaborate with a multicultural team, focusing on building networks among investigative journalists in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. If you have a passion for journalism, strong organizational skills, and experience in social media, this role is perfect for you. Make a meaningful impact in the world of journalism while working from anywhere!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in journalism or related fields.
• Strong skills in investigative and data journalism.
• Excellent Russian and English writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Disseminate GIJN’s resources in Russian and strengthen networks.
• Collaborate with a diverse team to enhance investigative journalism.
• Manage social media presence and engage with audiences.

Skills

Investigative Journalism

Data Journalism

Social Media Management

Digital Storytelling

Fact-Checking

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Russian Language Proficiency

English Language Proficiency

Knowledge of Journalism in Post-Soviet States

Tools

WordPress

Mailchimp

Excel

Canva

Job description

This is a part-time position with the nonprofit Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN). Applicants must have a solid understanding of investigative and data journalism, as well as experience and strong skills in managing social media.

GIJN is an association of 250 member organizations in 91 countries dedicated to spreading and advancing investigative journalism around the world. This position aims to disseminate and increase access to GIJN’s reporting resources in the Russian language, as well as strengthen and build networks and organizations of investigative journalists within Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia. This position reports to GIJN’s Regional Editor.

GIJN is a distributed nonprofit, and this is a remote position. GIJN is staffed by an extraordinary multicultural team based in over 20 countries. You’ll work in a collaborative network that is having an impact every day on the front lines of journalism.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. At least three years of demonstrated work experience in an online environment, either in full-time employment or freelance, for a newsroom or journalism-related organization.
2. Understanding of investigative and data journalism.
3. Excellent Russian-language writing and editing skills.
4. Fluent command of English, in speaking and writing.
5. Digital storytelling skills.
6. Strong organizational and fact-checking skills.
7. A detail-oriented personality.
8. The ability to work remotely and comfortably in a global, virtual, highly diverse cross-cultural team.
9. Self-motivated with good communication skills.
10. Ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines.
11. Work experience in social media, ideally including Instagram, X, YouTube, Telegram, and Facebook.
12. Knowledge of the journalism development in post-Soviet states.
13. Knowledge of WordPress, Mailchimp, Excel, and Canva is a plus.