Regional Director, Europe and Central Asia
Remote | United Kingdom
- Organization: CPJ - Committee to Protect Journalists
- Location: Remote | United Kingdom
- Grade: Senior level - Senior
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Occupational Groups:
- Human Rights
- Closing Date: 2025-07-23
Join CPJ: Regional Director, Europe and Central Asia
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is seeking a Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia to lead our regional program in defense of press freedom. This is a senior leadership role that combines strategic oversight, programmatic vision, and team management to address press freedom challenges in one of the most politically complex and fast-evolving media environments in the world.
This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of global press freedom advocacy, supporting journalists at risk, documenting violations, and leading a high-performing regional team. The ideal candidate will bring deep regional expertise, strong editorial judgment, and a demonstrated commitment to human rights and press freedom.
🔹 Location: Remote (Europe-based, UK preferred)
🔹 Reports to: Chief Programs Officer
🔹 Salary: London-equivalent salary of £90,000, adjusted for local market conditions
🔹 Deadline to apply: July 23, 2025
To learn more and apply, visit:
👉 cpjorg.bamboohr.com/careers/89
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.