JTI Regional Officer- Asia-Pacific Bureau, Taipei
About Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is a Paris-based, globally operating and acknowledged, leading press freedom watchdog and human rights NGO. With our advocacy-and solutions-driven approach we advance the safety of journalists, the informational self-determination of every individual and a healthier polity overall.
Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI)
The Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI) is a global multi-stakeholder initiative focused on promoting trustworthiness and transparency in journalism. JTI works collaboratively with media organizations, technology companies, civil society, and other stakeholders to develop standards and practices that foster reliable and credible journalism in the digital age. As an Officer for JTI, you will play a crucial role in supporting the initiative’s operations and ensuring the smooth functioning of the organization.
Coordinate 2 JTI country representatives
Disseminate JTI towards media and partners
Collect data and contacts, follow up with actual network to deploy at large scale outreach campaigns in the target countries of Asia Pacific;
Contact media outlets to present JTI;
Contact media outlets and partners to organize JTI workshops;
Develop Journalism Trust Initiative network in the Asia-Pacific region.
Support media outlets onboarding on JTI
Support media outlets in the Journalism Trust Initiative process (signups, from assessment stage up to the audit phase);
Pre-fill assessments for a number of media outlets
Identify speaking opportunities and events to promote the Journalism Trust Initiative
Participate in the JTI seminars and workshops held abroad alongside JTI representatives of the region;
Present the initiative at workshops and conferences.
Profile:
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in the field of international relations, public relations, project management, journalism or other relevant discipline;
Minimum of three years of professional experience;
Strong cultural and political knowledge of the Southeast Asia and East-Asian region, and familiarity with ongoing current events and media scene, in particular in Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines and Thailand;
Interested in press freedom, and NGO work;
Professional fluency in English is a must, additional languages – Mandarin Chinese, Indonesian, Mongolian, Malay, Thailand
Location: RSF Taipei office (requires frequent travel – visa needed)
Contract: 6 months (September 2024 – February 2025)
Please submit your application documents (motivation letter, CV, references) via e-mail: [email protected] and quote the position title.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
For more information on the JTI, please visit journalismtrustinitiative.org
(http://journalismtrustinitiative.org/)
