Director, Ethical Journalism Network

The Ethical Journalism Network is seeking a Director. The EJN is a small but important charity, which supports journalists around the world striving to uphold ethical practices in order to build public trust in good journalism. Read more about our work here: www.ethicaljournalismnetwork.org.

The Director leads and manages the EJN on behalf of its board, representing the organisation on public platforms and in the media:

• Developing and delivering international programmes of activities relating to media ethics;
• Managing relationships with funders and reporting on the impact of our work to both funders and the board;
• Managing the EJN’s relationships with its global network of supporters and strategic partners;
• Managing the teams delivering project work.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic self-starter who shares the aims and values of the Ethical Journalism Network

Essential qualities include:

• Understanding of working in a not-for-profit organisation;
• Understanding of the media landscape, including social media and multi-media journalism;
• Some business management experience;
• Experience of fundraising and managing relationships with funders.
• Ability to liaise with a wide range of supporters globally;
• Good communications skills, including multi-media communication.

This role is UK-based and candidates must have the right to reside in the UK and be prepared to travel when Covid restrictions are lifted.

Salary: £50,000

Interested individuals should send a CV and covering letter to  EJNDirector@ethicaljournalismnetwork.org by March 12.