Communications Associate

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is #hiring a remote communications associate to develop and implement communications strategies to maximize the impact of CPJ’s work in defense of press freedom worldwide. The position is an integral part of the Communications Department and collaborates with programmatic teams across the organization to ensure that CPJ’s reporting, expertise and advocacy goals achieve maximum reach.

This position reports to the Communications Director and will be based in Europe with a preference for the UK; other locations will be considered. It is located in Europe, with a preference for candidates based in the UK, and is classified as fully remote. Availability to work and attend meetings on the US Eastern time zone as needed is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the Communications Director and others across the organization, the Communications Associate will support the implementation of CPJ’s media and outreach strategy.
• Support CPJ’s global media relations including daily handling of CPJ’s press inbox, cultivating relationships with journalists, pitching op-eds, fielding media queries, and supporting media interviews.
• Draft, proofread, format, and distribute press materials; produce promotional materials and web content, and contribute to social media messaging.
• Monitor daily news and opinion from the sector and related areas to identify key opportunities for rapid response and detect potential reputational risks; recommend target groups, beats, or media communities where CPJ should increase engagement or outreach.
• Responsible for operating as the communications team’s first responder amid breaking news occurring in the Europe time zone.
• Support the media component of report launches, missions, campaigns.
• Manage and maintain CPJ’s global media database, and coordinate with regional teams on the inclusion and organization of their contacts.
• Deliver communications guidance to regional programs and support the digital communications team to manage CPJ’s homepage and the publication of time-sensitive digital communications across social media.
• Enhance and maintain a framework for tracking requests, pitches, and media interactions; produce analysis and project-specific reports.

Eligibility

Required:

• A deep interest in and commitment to press freedom
• At least 3-5 years experience working directly with journalists, including global media; good news judgment and political awareness
• A clear understanding of media relations, campaigning, and the role of strategic communications in advancing advocacy
• Impeccable writing and editing skills with proven ability to translate complex issues into succinct, accessible language for multiple audiences
• Strong project management skills, meticulous attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to set priorities and complete tasks promptly
• Comfortable working on tight deadlines with the ability to multitask and prioritize
• Independent yet collaborative approach; reliable team player adept at working with remote management and staff.
• Experience with platforms like Mailchimp and WordPress
• Able to travel to the United States, typically 1 trip per year.

Preferred:

• A bachelor or master’s degree in communications, journalism, international relations, or a related field or equivalent professional experience
• Non-profit experience with global scope working on policy-relevant issues
• International experience and at least one additional language

How to apply

Interested applicants can apply for the position on this page. The last date to apply is Monday May 18th 2026. 

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