Jobs at ICFJ

Thank you for your interest in the International Center for Journalists.

ICFJ is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting a diverse and international workplace. We offer a competitive benefits package, which includes health and dental plans, partial tuition reimbursement, and generous annual leave.

Through the Whayne Dillehay Internship Program and Andrew Guthrie Internship Fund, ICFJ has been able to expand our internship program - a key training ground for the organization. Nearly one-third of ICFJ staffers began their careers as interns and many now assume important leadership roles.

Are you an expert in audience engagement or data journalism? Do you teach how to use innovative tools to enhance news coverage? Have you worked on an award-winning investigation? At ICFJ, we run as many as 70 programs annually, and we are always expanding our network of trainers, speakers and mentors. If you are interested in sharing your expertise with our program participants, please fill out this form.

Open Positions

ICFJ is seeking a dynamic and strategic Development Manager to lead fundraising efforts, craft high-quality grant proposals, design innovative programs, and collaborate with key staff to support donor pipeline management and ensure impactful reporting.
ICFJ is looking to add to its global staff by hiring a Program Assistant to work for the Programs Department.

The program assistant is responsible for supporting and assisting the senior program staff as needed and acting as a full and active member of the program team to ensure that ICFJ maintains the highest standard of quality and efficiency in all of its projects. Spanish proficiency is required.
ICFJ is looking to contract a Consultant on monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) for U.S. government proposals to support our Development team as needed. The core responsibility will be to contribute sections related to MEL for ICFJ’s proposals for U.S. government funding. 

The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) seeks to contract a U.S. Government Grant Writer as a consultant to support our Development team as needed. The core responsibility will be to write certain ICFJ proposals as needed to secure U.S. government funding. The consultant should have a proven track record securing government grants with in-depth knowledge of the U.S. Agency for International Development, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL), U.S. Embassies and other government agencies. The Consultant will work with ICFJ staff and local partners leading the proposal development process from the idea stage to the submission. The consultant must be able to write grant proposal narratives, meticulously manage all of the attachments, from the budget to the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) plans, and have vast experience working with international partners. 

ICFJ is seeking a Controller/Director, Finance and Accounting who will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial precision and integrity by leading the accounting team, developing robust internal controls, and delivering timely, accurate financial reports.

The Program Director works in the design and implementation of ICFJ programs worldwide. The program director assists other staff members with programs or projects as needed; and acts as a full and active member of the program team to ensure that ICFJ maintains the highest standard of quality and efficiency in all its projects. The director works closely with senior management in identifying key objectives for ICFJ programs and managing individual programs.

Internships

ICFJ seeks a paid intern for our Programs department. Estimated start date: mid-August 2024.

The internship is a great opportunity to build foundational experience in running international programs. Core tasks could include coordinating travel logistics, maintaining databases, conducting due diligence, tracking finances, monitoring and evaluating projects, communicating impact through the Web and social media, researching media innovation for project development and other administrative tasks.