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 looking to add to its global staff by hiring a Program Assistant to work with our Innovation Program, including Knight Fellowships.  The Knight Fellows are select international journalists working on long-term innovative projects to transform journalism in their regions. The PA will also assist with organizing innovation programs, including Leap Innovation Lab and Media Party. This role offers connections with prominent journalists and thought leaders around the world, and the opportunity to work with a supportive and creative small team. 

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.

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.
ICFJ is seeking an Arabic translator for its IJNet Arabic site. The site provides the latest in tips, trends and training opportunities for a global, Arabic-speaking audience. 

Internships

ICFJ seeks a paid intern for the International Journalists’ Network (IJNet), ICFJ’s online publication focused on journalism tips, tools and opportunities.

This internship will have a specific focus on fighting disinformation, working with IJNet under ICFJ’s Disarming Disinformation program. It is a great opportunity to build foundational experience in digital publishing and international journalism through tasks that involve managing social media, designing and coordinating engagement activities, tracking analytics and evaluating audience growth. Interns will also have the opportunity to contribute written and multimedia content for publishing on the website.
 

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.

The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is looking for a committed and talented intern to join our communications team and work with us to tell ICFJ's story. This is an exciting and paid opportunity for a self-starter who wants to advance journalism and further develop his or her communications skills - particularly in digital media.