Deputy Director, Research & Analysis (Internal Candidates Only)

Job Title: Deputy Director, Research & Analysis (Internal Candidates Only)

Department: Research & Analysis

Job Band: Management III

Salary Range: $131,124 - $145,000

Office Location: New York City or Remote

Workspace Designation: Hybrid-Optional or Remote

Reports to Title: Director, Research & Analysis

FLSA Status: Exempt

Union Represented: No

Restrictions: This position is open to applications from internal CPJ staff members only

Closing Date: April 19th, 2026

Organization Overview:

Founded in 1981, the Committee to Protect Journalists (“CPJ”) is an independent, non-profit organization defending journalists worldwide without regard to their political ideology. Through its work to safeguard journalists, CPJ protects the rights of all people to have access to diverse and independent sources of information. For over four decades, CPJ has helped win the early release of imprisoned journalists, secure convictions in journalist murders, and enable legal reform in countries where free expression has deteriorated. CPJ’s widely cited database and reports have raised global awareness of attacks on press freedom. Learn more about CPJ’s fight to defend freedom of the press here http://cpj.org

At CPJ, we are dedicated to upholding values of equity and free expression in both our internal operations and external endeavors. As a global organization headquartered in the United States, we aspire to build a diverse workplace and foster an inclusive and welcoming environment. We strive for our people to be representative of the global community on which we report and to equip them with the opportunities and resources they need to learn and succeed.

Job Summary:

The Deputy Director, Research and Analysis (R&A), reports to the Director, R&A, and is responsible for identifying emerging trends and threats and commissioning research into these, working with both internal and external subject matter experts, in collaboration with the Research Director. The Deputy Research Director will write, edit and commission reports (responsibility will vary depending on timing/ nature of research) and manage specialist researchers as needed.

This position is only open to internal candidates who are already employed by CPJ, as it requires specialized and built-in knowledge of CPJ’s systems and the nature of our work, as well as the ability to perform global analysis of CPJ data.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with regional programs and the Emergencies and Advocacy teams to identify emerging press freedom trends and issues, and share insights across the organization that informs CPJ’s advocacy, awareness, and assistance efforts.
• Research, write, edit, and commission pieces that showcase CPJ’s unique research and analysis and helps internal and external audiences understand main issues and dynamics impacting journalists’ safety.
• Recruit and manage specialist researchers/ contractors as needed for specialist research projects.
• Work with the Data and Visualizations Editor to ensure research is presented effectively in a variety of formats.
• Support the Impact and Strategy Manager to ensure internal adoption and development of Carta as a research platform.
• Monitor research produced by other organizations and explore and support research partnerships.
• Develop new ideas for thematic research.
• Represent CPJ in media interviews (local and international), conferences, and meetings with authorities, companies, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and supervision to staff as assigned, including setting clear expectations, delegating work, monitoring performance, coaching and developing team members, conducting evaluations, addressing performance or conduct issues, supporting hiring and onboarding, and fostering an inclusive, accountable, and high‑performing team culture.
• Collaborate with other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Qualifications & Work Experience:

• Minimum of five years experience in researching, reporting, and publishing on press freedom and/ or journalist safety.
• Strong understanding of how press freedom issues intersect with others such as technology, human rights, corruption, regional and local dynamics, and democracy.
• Excellent English writing, reporting and organizational skills.
• Significant experience of press freedom advocacy and assistance efforts, including managing information and/or databases to support this work.
• Experience managing individual contractors and project work across time zones and subject matters.
• Strong understanding of how Carta is used across CPJ and its potential as a research platform.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, including Gmail, Google Calendar, Docs, Sheets, and Drive, with basic working knowledge of its tools and functionalities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong commitment to press freedom.
• Familiarity with AP style.

Additional Manager Qualifications, Characteristics, and Competencies:

• Leadership qualities: Demonstrates clear leadership within the organization, representing the organization as a whole both externally and internally, and able to set and deliver strategy for the benefit of the entire organization and the organization’s mission.
• Collaborative: Shows cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group; demonstrates respect for the opinions of others; identifies and pushes for solutions in which all parties can benefit; helps and supports fellow employees in their work to contribute to overall CPJ success; keeps people informed and up-to-date; shares information and own expertise with others to enable them to accomplish group goals.
• Composed: Poised in the face of setbacks or crises. A thoughtful communicator. Offers constructive solutions to organizational challenges.
• Competent decision maker: Ability and confidence to vary between being flexible and holding firm on a decision, depending on what the situation requires.
• Strategic thinker: Formulates objectives and priorities, and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization locally and in a global environment; capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks.
• Interpersonal skills: Ability to work effectively with different people and teams of people by putting others at ease; treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect; considers and appropriately responds to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
• Problem solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of situations.

Physical Requirements:

This position’s physical demands reflect work in a typical office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Location:

This position is located in the United States, with a strong preference for candidates based in the NYC commutable area, and is classified as hybrid-optional or remote. Availability to work and attend meetings on the US Eastern time zone as needed is required.

We promote a flexible working environment with hybrid and flexible work schedule opportunities. Our office is located in New York City office in midtown Manhattan, and was designed to be a place where we can work effectively and collaboratively, bringing energy, inspiration, commitment, and deep learning to our mission. Staff hired in the commutable NYC area are welcome and encouraged to use the CPJ office.

Benefits (subject to change):

• Health Care Plans (100% employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans for employee coverage)
• Health Reimbursement Account (employer-funded HRA of $5,000 for individuals / $6500 for employees with dependents annually)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (employer contribution of 4%. Additional employer dollar-for-dollar match of elective employee contribution up to 3%)
• Life Insurance and AD&D Plans (100% employer-sponsored with the option to elect additional voluntary plans)
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and paid holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability (employer-sponsored with the option to elect additional voluntary plans)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent care, and commuter expenses)
• Voluntary benefits plans (accident, hospitalization, critical Illness, pet, and legal insurance)
• Flexible Work Schedules, including hybrid options with two required in-office days per week and remote work flexibility. Longer remote working periods are also offered, allowing up to sixty days per year.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

CPJ provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.