UK Director, Reporters Without Borders

Journo Resources; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent non-profit organization is seeking a UK Director to lead its London bureau, advocate for press freedom, and manage fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in journalism or association management, a strong understanding of civil liberties, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a salary between £60,000 and £70,000 and includes two days of remote work per week. Applications are due by December 31 via email.

Qualifications

• Significant senior experience in journalism or association management.
• Knowledge of civil liberties, press freedom, and international issues.
• Strong management and organizational capabilities.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
• Network development and maintenance expertise.
• Fluent in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and fundraising for RSF’s London bureau.
• Monitor press freedom issues and publish press releases.
• Implement advocacy work with various authorities.
• Act as RSF’s spokesperson in English.
• Lead UK public relations in collaboration with headquarters.
• Develop training programs for journalists if relevant.

Skills

Senior experience as a journalist or association manager with fundraising focus

Sensitivity to civil liberties and press independence

Management skills

In-depth knowledge of UK and international issues

Excellent written and oral communication

Public speaking experience

Persuasiveness and interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work with a remote team

Fluency in English and French

Job description

Reporters Without Borders is looking for a UK Director who will report to the Director General of RSF, work closely with the international coordination team, and be assisted by a UK‑based Advocacy officer. With the support of various departments at headquarters, you will be responsible for the office, developing the organisation’s activities and reputation by defending and promoting press freedom and the right to reliable information in the region (UK). This will include the production of impactful publications, regular engagement with government and authorities, and managing projects with journalism stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Director of RSF’s London bureau:
  • Lead the development of the office and fundraise for the activities;
  • Manage relations with the RSF UK board of directors and the RSF UK advisory board;
  • Supervise a team and manage the day‑to‑day operations of the London bureau, including responsibility for bureau accounting and financial reporting.
• Monitor press freedom issues, publish press releases on press freedom violations in your area and propose relevant actions (proactive and/or corrective)
• Implement RSF’s advocacy work with authorities, dealing with Government, international organisations, and media actors, and support the implementation of priority global campaigns, in accordance with the mandate of the organisation.
• Act as RSF’s spokesperson in English and represent RSF for interviews, at external events and meetings.
• Lead public relations activity in the UK in collaboration with Paris headquarters (e.g. disseminating press releases, reports, and recommendations and making contributions to RSF’s global initiatives).
• If relevant, develop capacity‑building, training, and support programs for journalists and media outlets in difficulty

Profile

• You have significant senior experience as a journalist or association manager with a strong focus on fundraising (trusts and foundations, high‑net‑worth individuals, corporate partners, or events).
• You are sensitive to issues of civil liberties, particularly freedom and independence of the press, and have a good understanding of international issues.
• You have management skills.
• You have in‑depth knowledge of the issues in the UK and internationally.
• You have excellent written and oral communication skills and are comfortable and experienced in public speaking for a range of audiences, including for international media outlets.
• You're persuasive and have excellent interpersonal skills which enable you to develop and maintain a strong network amplifying the impact of RSF’s operations.
• You are organized and rigorous, and enjoy working in a project‑based environment.
• Your responsiveness and ability to work with a remote team will enable you to be valued as a key partner in the organization.
• You are fluent in English and French.

Conditions

• Position based in London with policy of 2 days working remotely.
• Permanent contract visa ability to work in UK is needed
• Available starting in January
• London (Full‑time) – £60,000‑70,000, depending on experience.

How to Apply

This role pays £60,000‑70,000pa. To apply, send your application, CV, and cover letter, specifying your availability, to [e-mail], International Coordinator with the reference LONDON before the December 31.

The interview and selection process will be conducted in coordination with the RSF UK Trustees and the RSF International Secretariat.

Find out more about RSF here.

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