COMMITTEE TO PROTECT JOURNALISTS

JOB OPENING:

COMMITTEE TO PROTECT JOURNALISTS
Research Associate, Europe & Central Asia Program
(Salary: $28,000 plus benefits, for full-time work. A part-time arrangement
may be possible.)

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)--an independent, nonprofit
organization dedicated to the defense of press freedom around the world--is
seeking a research associate for the Europe & Central Asia program to work
in our New York office.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in media and human rights issues
in Eastern Europe & Central Asia region, strong writing and reporting
skills, and the ability to work independently as well as collaborate with a
small team. Primary responsibilities include researching and documenting
press freedom violations, regular monitoring of the news wires and of
international news sources available online (in English & Russian), and
working with the program coordinator on regional advocacy efforts. In
addition, the researcher will have the opportunity to write articles for
CPJ's website and quarterly newsletter, and also will be encouraged to write
about international media issues for outside publications.

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are essential.
Expertise in the former Soviet republics and Russian-language proficiency is
required.

Please send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Alex Lupis, Europe
& Central Asia Program Coordinator, Committee to Protect Journalists, 330
Seventh Ave. -- 12th floor, New York, NY 10001. Fax: 212-465-9568. E-mail:
[email protected].

PART-TIME JOB OPENING:

COMMITTEE TO PROTECT JOURNALISTS
Volunteer Internship, Europe & Central Asia Program

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)--an independent, nonprofit
organization dedicated to the defense of press freedom around the world--is
seeking an intern for the Europe & Central Asia program to work one day a
week in our New York office.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in media and human rights issues
in Eastern Europe & Central Asia region and the ability to work
independently as well as collaborate with a small team. Expertise in the
former Soviet republics is desired and Russian-language proficiency is
required.

Primary responsibilities include: providing general administrative support
for the program; expanding the distribution system for CPJ press releases in
the Eastern Europe & Central Asia region; and, proofreading. The internship
provides a unique opportunity to learn about the advocacy and documentation
work of a human rights/press freedom organization, as well as learn more
about press freedom issues in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

Please send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Alex Lupis, Europe
& Central Asia Program Coordinator, Committee to Protect Journalists, 330
Seventh Ave. -- 12th floor, New York, NY 10001. Fax: 212-465-9568. E-mail:
[email protected] .

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