Director, New Initiatives & Global Innovation

International Center for Journalists; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) seeks a Director of New Initiatives in Washington, DC to lead proposal development and new programs. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on grant writing and program design to advance journalism worldwide.

The successful candidate will turn ideas into scalable initiatives, build systems to support innovation, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, while upholding ICFJ’s mission of independent, quality journalism.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting competitive proposals for U.S. government or private foundations.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multidisciplinary programs.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills with a focus on impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the proposal development process and advance new areas of business.
• Create systems that ensure ideas scale across the organization.
• Work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and manage multiple priorities.

Skills

Proposal development

Grant writing

Strategic leadership

Program management

Job description

The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) seeks a Director of New Initiatives in Washington, DC to lead proposal development and new programs. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on grant writing and program design to advance journalism worldwide.

The successful candidate will turn ideas into scalable initiatives, build systems to support innovation, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, while upholding ICFJ’s mission of independent, quality journalism.