Specialist Editor – Europe and Central Asia

The Committee to Protect Journalists is looking for a Specialist Editor, Europe and Central Asia (ECA) to execute CPJ’s regional editorial strategy. This includes commissioning, writing, editing, and publishing stories, statements, reports, and other editorial products as needed for CPJ’s various publishing platforms, including the CPJ website and social media.

This position is classified as a remote position based within Europe, with a preference for the United Kingdom/London. The Specialist Editor – ECA will be embedded within the regional program, reporting directly to the Regional Director and working closely with CPJ’s Research & Analysis team.

Key responsibilities 

• Commission, write, edit and publish daily content
• Publish content on CPJ’s website, including selecting photos and writing captions
• Manage and publish regional social media content in real-time, ensuring timely, accurate, and engaging posts adhering to the communications strategy
• Disseminate regional content via email or other communication channels according to the regional editorial and communications strategy
• Ensure content production and publication align with regional time zones and audience requirements
• Edit research on journalists who have been killed, imprisoned, or attacked for their work, ensuring accuracy and adherence to CPJ’s editorial standards
• Utilize CPJ’s internal knowledge management system (Carta) for research purposes
• Identify thematic issues and integrate them into the research and analysis strategy
• Manage multiple editorial projects under tight deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively
• Work with writers of varying experience levels and English-language skills
• Provide training and mentorship to regional staff on editorial best practices

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of experience as an editor for a news agency, website, newspaper, or broadcast outlet
• The ability to recognize sensitive or potentially libelous issues and raise them for discussion
• Experience in web publishing, including using content management systems such as WordPress
• Proficient in Google Workspace
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, stressful environment
• The initiative to identify tasks and to work independently
• Commitment to CPJ’s mission

How to apply

Interested applicants can apply on this page. The last date to apply is March 31, 2026. 

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