Researcher

Committee to Protect Journalists

. Document, investigate, and report on press freedom violations and threats to journalists in North Africa .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • Tunisia, Morocco, SpainMid-LevelSenior💰 $22,160 - $53,570 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in documenting and investigating press freedom violations, with strong research and writing skills for advocacy outputs. Proficient in maintaining databases and networks, and capable of effective communication with journalists and human rights organizations.

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Press Freedom InvestigationResearch and Writing SkillsDatabase ManagementBilingual Communication (Arabic and English)Social Media Content Creation

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Hard Skills

Documenting ViolationsInvestigating ThreatsDrafting ReportsMaintaining DatabasesResearching Journalist AssistanceVerifying InformationCreating News AlertsWriting Background MaterialsAssessing CasesLiaising with Civil Society

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationNetworkingAdvocacyTeam Coordination

Industry Keywords

MENA RegionPress FreedomHuman RightsJournalist AssistanceCivil SocietyMedia WorkersAdvocacyCensorshipLegal HarassmentThreat Assessment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Document, investigate, and report on press freedom violations and threats to journalists in North Africa
Track violations including arrests, censorship, attacks, legal harassment, and other threats across the MENA region
Maintain accurate and timely updates to databases of imprisoned, missing, or killed journalists
Build and maintain databases for local and regional media, government, and civil society contacts
Draft letters of appeal, statements, news alerts, reports, features, research notes, background materials, and verification summaries
Review relevant news websites and publications
Communicate with journalists and human rights activists across North Africa
Liaise with journalists, media workers, civil society partners, and human rights organizations for interviews, updates, and verification
Participate in team check-ins and meetings with CPJ program staff
Maintain and expand a network of regional contacts
Collaborate with the Advocacy and Communications department
Conduct direct advocacy with relevant actors
Research, assess, and verify Journalist Assistance requests in the MENA region
Submit Journalist Assistance documentation through CPJ systems
Assist journalists, vet cases, and coordinate with the Emergencies team
Create and share engaging social media content
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience and skills commensurate with the Researcher, North Africa role
Ability to document, investigate, and report on press freedom violations and threats to journalists
Research and writing skills for editorial and advocacy outputs
Ability to maintain accurate, timely databases and contact networks
Ability to draft letters of appeal, statements, news alerts, features, research notes, background materials, and verification summaries
Ability to communicate and liaise with journalists, media workers, civil society partners, and human rights organizations
Ability to conduct research, assessment, and verification for Journalist Assistance requests
Ability to assist journalists, vet cases, and coordinate with teams receiving support
Ability to create engaging social media content
Arabic and English translation ability
Availability to work and attend meetings on US Eastern time as needed
Ability to work from the Middle East/North Africa region or a country in a similar time zone
No specific educational credential is stated

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits consistent with those typically offered by the EOR firm in the country of hire
Equal employment opportunities and protection from discrimination and harassment
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities