Director of the London Office

Position description

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is an independent organization that promotes freedom, independence, and pluralism in journalism and those who embody these ideals. Headquartered in Paris, with sections and bureaus in fourteen cities, including Berlin, London, Rio, Taipei, Tunis, Dakar, Prague and Washington, and a network of correspondents in 150 countries, the organisation has a strong capacity for international mobilization and advocacy and holds significant influence in the field. We are looking for our

Director of the London Office (UK)

Your mission

You will Report to the Director General of RSF, work closely with the international coordination team, and be assisted by a UK-based Advocacy officer. With the support of various departments at headquarters, you will be responsible for the office, developing the organisation’s activities and reputation by defending and promoting press freedom and the right to reliable information in the region (UK). This will include the production of impactful publications, regular engagement with government and authorities, and managing projects with journalism stakeholders.

Your main responsibilities will therefore be to:

• Serve as the Director of RSF’s London bureau:
  • Lead the development of the office and fundraise for the activities;
  • Manage relations with the RSF UK board of directors and the RSF UK advisory board;
  • Supervise a team and manage the day-to-day operations of the London bureau, including responsibility for bureau accounting and financial reporting.
• Monitor press freedom issues, publish press releases on press freedom violations in your area and propose relevant actions (proactive and/or corrective)
• Implement RSF’s advocacy work with authorities, dealing with Government, international organisations, and media actors, and support the implementation of priority global campaigns, in accordance with the mandate of the organisation.
• Act as RSF’s spokesperson in English and represent RSF for interviews, at external events and meetings.
• Lead public relations activity in the UK in collaboration with Paris headquarters (e.g. disseminating press releases, reports, and recommendations and making contributions to RSF’s global initiatives).
• If relevant, develop capacity-building, training, and support programs for journalists and media outlets in difficulty

Qualifications

You have significant senior experience as a journalist or association manager with a strong focus on fundraising ( trusts and foundations, high-net-worth individuals, corporate partners, or events).

You are sensitive to issues of civil liberties, particularly freedom and independence of the press, and have a good understanding of international issues.

You have management skills.

You have in-depth knowledge of the issues in the UK and internationally

You have excellent written and oral communication skills and are comfortable and experienced in public speaking for a range of audiences, including for international media outlets

Your are persuasive and excellent interpersonal skills which enable you to develop and maintain a strong network amplifying the impact of RSF’s operations.

You are organized and rigorous, and enjoy working in a project-based environment.

Your responsiveness and ability to work with a remote team will enable you to be valued as a key partner in the organization.

You are fluent in English and French.

Conditions

Position based in London with policy of 2 days working remotely

Permanent contract visa ability to work in UK is needed

Available starting in January

London (Full-time) – £60,000-£70,000, depending on experience.

Application instructions

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