CPJ Recruitment 2026: Apply for Remote Press Freedom Positions in Europe and Central Asia
Overview
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is recruiting for two remote, Europe-based positions in its Europe and Central Asia programme: Program Coordinator, Eastern Europe/Central Asia, and Researcher, Western and Northern Europe. Both are filled through an Employer of Record arrangement, so candidates must live in the relevant Europe and Central Asia region and have independent authorization to work from their location. CPJ is an independent nonprofit founded in 1981 that defends journalists and press freedom worldwide by documenting violations, advocating for imprisoned or threatened journalists, supporting journalists in emergencies and promoting legal and policy reforms. It is headquartered in New York City, with staff across regions.
Program Coordinator
This leadership role reports to the Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia and calls for extensive knowledge of press freedom in Russia and Eastern Europe. The coordinator supervises staff and regional contributors, monitors quality and timeliness, coaches the team and leads crisis response. They oversee monitoring and documentation of attacks and restrictions, keep records of imprisoned, missing, killed or targeted journalists accurate, identify emerging threats, and commission and conduct research and daily reporting, alerts, statements and multimedia content. They also design regional and country advocacy strategies, push for the release of jailed journalists and an end to impunity, and present CPJ's research to media, policymakers and other stakeholders.
Who can apply
Both posts suit experienced professionals in journalism, media freedom, human rights, research, advocacy and regional policy. The source text provided is cut off before giving details of the Researcher role.
What you get
Salary ranges are given for hires in the United Kingdom, and pay for other eligible locations depends on experience, skills, local market and cost of living.
Key dates
The closing date for both positions is September 10, 2026, with no time or time zone specified.