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VACANCY: ICFJ is hiring an Assistant Editorial Project Manager

DEADLINE: JULY 21, 2020 — The International Centre for Journalists (ICFJ) requires the service of an Assistant Editorial Project Manager.

The Assistant Editorial Project Manager must be a skilled multimedia journalist/media practitioner willing to work on a fact-checking project with multiple media partners and social media influencers for a fixed-term period.

The right candidate must possess 3-5 years of experience as a journalist/ media practitioner and have experience in multimedia production and social media skills.

He/she must also possess strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to work remotely.

Interested applicants should send their CVs and cover letters to hajakaiye@icfj.org.

Shortlisted candidates would be contacted for interview.

 

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