International Co-Director

The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), in partnership with Tsinghua University and Bloomberg News, is seeking an International Co-Director (Consultant) for the prestigious Global Business Journalism Program in Beijing, China. The role begins in February 2026 and involves academic leadership, teaching, and managing a globally recognized master’s program that trains top-tier business journalists.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-direct the Global Business Journalism (GBJ) program alongside the Chinese co-director.
• Teach courses in accordance with the GBJ curriculum and provide academic advising to students.
• Coordinate all programmatic activities with ICFJ and Tsinghua University.
• Represent ICFJ in institutional discussions, advocating for academic excellence and student integration.
• Develop and implement a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) system to assess program outcomes.
• Oversee recruitment, internship placements, and alumni career support.
• Lead professional workshops and organize public events.
• Supervise program staff and student media teams.
• Manage and update the GBJ international website and all program social media platforms.
• Maintain regular communication with ICFJ and submit annual reports.
• Engage with current and potential sponsors and explore funding opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience covering business or economics for a major media outlet.
• Experience in program management and personnel supervision.
• Master’s degree or higher.
• University-level teaching or professional training experience.
• International work experience, preferably in China or Asia.
• Proficiency in multimedia, social media, and data journalism.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Fundraising or donor engagement experience is a plus.

Deadline: 31 July 2025

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