Specialist Editor, Asia-Pacific
Quick answer
Committee to Protect Journalists is hiring a remote mid-level Specialist Editor, Asia-Pacific with 3-5+ years of editorial experience to support regional editorial strategy and content production.
- Role
- Specialist Editor, Asia-Pacific
- Organization
- Committee to Protect Journalists
- Location
- Remote, based in the Asia-Pacific region
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- Determined based on skills and experience and local market ranges. See below for more information.
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Specialist Editor - Asia-Pacific is responsible for executing CPJ’s regional editorial strategy, including commissioning, writing, editing, and publishing stories, statements, reports, and other editorial products for CPJ’s various publishing platforms.
What you'll do
- 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
- 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
What it takes
- 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
- Commitment to CPJ’s mission
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Benefits will be consistent with those typically offered by the EOR firm in the country of hire.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is remote, based in the Asia-Pacific region.
What is the compensation range?
Salary will be determined based on skills and experience and adjusted for local market rates depending upon the country of hire.
What are the key qualifications required?
3-5+ years of experience as an editor, proficiency in Google Workspace, and strong organizational skills.
How do I apply?
Apply now on the Committee to Protect Journalists' job posting page.
Is the job remote?
Yes, the job is remote, based in the Asia-Pacific region.
How to apply
Apply directly on Committee to Protect Journalists's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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