Specialist Editor - Europe and Central Asia

Job Title: Specialist Editor, Europe and Central Asia (ECA)

Department: ECA Programs

Job Band: Researchers & Associates II

Salary Range: £58,000 - 63,000 (or market equivalent if hired outside of the UK)

Workspace Designation: Remote (London, UK preferred; other European locations considered)

Reports to Title: Regional Director, Europe and Central Asia Programs

FLSA Status: Exempt

Union Represented: No

Closing Date: 31 March 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 Specialist Editor - Europe and Central Asia (ECA) is responsible for executing 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. 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. This role is designed to ensure that editorial output aligns with local priorities and effectively supports CPJ’s mission. This role is responsible for writing, editing, and publishing a range of content—including news alerts, statements, reports, and social media posts—aligned with CPJ’s press freedom mission and regional priorities. The Specialist Editor - ECA will commission, edit, and publish daily content on CPJ’s various publishing platforms in a timely manner with a focus on content relative to the Europe and Central Asia region.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Commission, write, edit and publish daily content, including news alerts, statements, letters, reports, and other materials that align with regional needs and priorities
• 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 that adhere to CPJ’s 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
• Maintain and update CPJ’s internal databases with relevant regional information, ensuring that data on journalists who have been killed, imprisoned, or attacked is accurate and ready for publication
• Collaborate with the Regional Director and the Research & Analysis team to execute the regional editorial and communications strategy
• Collaborate with researchers and program staff to ensure that editorial content is accurate, compelling, and impactful
• Edit for content, structure, grammar, and style while adhering to CPJ’s editorial standards
• 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
• Collaborate closely with regional researchers and analysts to ensure accuracy, relevance, and impact of CPJ regional content
• Perform all other duties, as assigned
  
  

Qualifications & Competencies:

Required:

• 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

Preferred:

• Background in international news
• Experience working with writers whose first language is not English
• Familiarity with the AP style
• Proficiency in at least one major language relevant to the region

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 classified as a remote position based within Europe, with a preference for the United Kingdom/London. As CPJ is a US-based organization, the hiring for this position ultimately be managed by an Employer of Record (EOR) firm that is engaged by CPJ for the purpose of employing international staff. Benefits will be consistent with those typically offered by the EOR firm in the country of hire.

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.