Salary: $30's plus benefits for full-time work
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)--an independent, nonprofit
organization dedicated to the defense of press freedom around the world--
seeks a research associate for the Middle East & North Africa program to work in our New York office.
The ideal candidate will have an interest in media and human rights issues
in the Middle East and North Africa region, strong writing and reporting
skills, and the ability to work independently as well as collaborate with a small team. Primary responsibilities include researching and documenting
press freedom violations, regular monitoring of the news wires and of
international news sources available online (in Arabic & English), and
working with the program coordinator on regional advocacy efforts. In
addition, the researcher will have the opportunity to write articles for
CPJ's website and quarterly newsletter, and also will be encouraged to write about international media issues for outside publications.
Additional Qualifications:
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are essential. Expertise in the Arab world and Arabic-language fluency is required.
How to Apply:
Please send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to:
Joel Campagna
Middle East and North Africa Program Coordinator
Committee to Protect Journalists
330 Seventh Ave. - 11th floor
New York, NY 10001
E-mail: jcampagna@cpj.org
The Deadline for applicants is May 1, 2008
No Phone calls please