About this program

Safety in Numbers is a collaborative programme driven by four feminist-led organisations: ACOS Alliance, IFEX, International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) and Media Defence. The initiative aims to improve the safety and protection of journalists and media workers worldwide, addressing physical, legal, psychosocial and digital threats. Leveraging the expertise and networks of these organisations, the programme seeks to develop a comprehensive safety net through a rights-based feminist approach, ensuring the inclusion of women and vulnerable groups. With connections to over 375 partners in more than 115 countries, the programme integrates diverse perspectives and resources to build a robust, sustainable ecosystem for the protection of journalists. 

About this opportunity

The IWMF will provide identity-informed newsroom training to newsrooms in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. These trainings provide a customized approach to topics faced by each newsroom in the areas of holistic safety policy creation and tailored training sessions.

We offer:

• An initial call with a safety expert and an assessment to understand what safety trainings and/or policies you need and can realistically implement.
• Customized and identity-informed training to newsrooms for staff and freelance journalists.
• Policy templates that you can easily adapt for your newsroom.
• Real-life example of policies and guides written by newsrooms we have worked with.

Who is this support for?

If you are a newsroom who is looking for safety support then please complete this brief intake form.  

Acerca de este programa

Safety in Numbers es un programa colaborativo impulsado por cuatro organizaciones feministas: ACOS Alliance, IFEX, la Fundación Internacional de las Mujeres en los Medios (o la IWMF, por sus siglas en inglés) y Media Defence. La iniciativa tiene como objetivo mejorar la seguridad y la protección de periodistas y trabajadores de los medios de comunicación en todo el mundo, abordando las amenazas físicas, legales, psicosociales y digitales. Aprovechando la experiencia y las redes de estas organizaciones, el programa busca desarrollar una red de seguridad integral a través de un enfoque feminista basado en los derechos, asegurando la inclusión de las mujeres y los grupos vulnerables. Con conexiones con más de 375 socios en más de 115 países, el programa integra diversas perspectivas y recursos para construir un ecosistema sólido y sostenible para la protección de los periodistas. 

 Acerca de esta oportunidad

La IWMF ofrecerá capacitación en seguridad con enfoque en identidad a las salas de redacción de África subsahariana, América Latina y el Caribe. Estas capacitaciones brindan un enfoque personalizado a los temas que enfrenta cada sala de redacción en las áreas de creación de políticas de seguridad integrales y sesiones de capacitación personalizadas.

Ofrecemos:

• Una llamada inicial con un experto en seguridad y una evaluación para comprender qué capacitaciones y/o políticas de seguridad necesita y puede implementar de manera realista.
• Capacitación personalizada y basada en la identidad para redacciones para sus periodistas y periodistas independientes.
• Plantillas de políticas que puede adaptar fácilmente a su sala de redacción.
• Ejemplos de la vida real de políticas y guías escritas por redacciones con las que hemos trabajado.

¿Para quién es este apoyo?

Si usted es parte de una sala de redacción y busca apoyo de seguridad, complete este breve formulario de admisión.  

The International Women’s Media Foundation is launching the Women on the Ground: Reporting from Ukraine’s Unseen Frontlines program to increase and deepen coverage of critical issues surrounding the war. As part of this program, the IWMF will lead reporting trips to Ukraine. This opportunity is open to American, French, and German journalists representing local and regional news outlets.

The second reporting trip will take place from April 17-30, 2025. All reporting fellows will begin their trip in Warsaw, Poland, before traveling to the base location in Ukraine. Upon arrival, fellows will participate in a three-day Hostile Environment and First Aid Training followed by eight days of reporting. Story pitches should explore underreported issues in Ukraine, with a focus on communities impacted by the war that are important to their local communities in the United States, France or Germany. 

Fellows will have the opportunity to network with other journalists, report collaboratively with their peers, and gain access to various sources and sites related to their reporting. The IWMF arranges travel and in-country logistics for all fellows and covers fellowship-related costs within the framework of the reporting trip including travel, lodging, and meals. 

Day trips outside the base location will be determined by IWMF security protocols and assessed on a case-by-case basis. Please note that dates and locations can change depending on the evolving security conditions. The IWMF reserves the right to end the reporting trip at any point to ensure the security of the participants.

Eligibility Criteria

Applications will be pre-screened for eligibility using the following criteria:

• This opportunity is open to women and nonbinary journalists. Professional journalism must be the applicant’s primary profession.
• Applicants may be freelance or staff journalists and may apply individually or as part of a team. Stories must be published in American, French and German regional and local outlets. 
• Applicants must have three (3) or more years of professional journalism experience. Internships do not count toward professional experience.
• Applicant must provide a letter of support from the editor. 
• Fluent English speakers strongly preferred.
   

Please review the sample application here. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. The deadline for this round is Sunday February 16, 2025 at 12 pm EST. 

Role Overview:

The IWMF is run by a staff passionate about protecting, supporting, and promoting women and nonbinary journalists. Our communications department is seeking a creative, independent, detail-oriented, and highly motivated Communications Coordinator.

This new staff member will excel in digital support – creatively and with social media – and will also help the communications department grow the reputation of the organization through media relations and internal communications. Generally, this includes helping to develop, implement and manage visibility efforts that support the IWMF’s awards program, fellowships, grants, partnerships, research, trainings, events, and emergency support.

IWMF staff work remotely; however, residency in the Washington, D.C., New York City, or Los Angeles regions is a plus for this position. This role reports to the Communications Manager.

The IWMF is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce, and we seek applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

We will not be accepting submission for this position following February 15, 2025, unless otherwise noted.

Who We Are

The IWMF is the only global organization built to serve the holistic needs of women and nonbinary journalists. We are a bold and inclusive organization that supports journalists where they are with awards, reporting opportunities, fellowships, grants, safety training and emergency aid. As one of the largest supporters of women-produced journalism, our transformative work strengthens equal opportunity and press freedom worldwide.

Role Specifics:

Coordinate and implement digital communications strategies for social media, multimedia, and email platforms:

• Assist in ideation and development of innovative social media campaigns: 
  • Source, write, create, and schedule original content for use on social media, and research content to supplement social media campaigns
• Draft and edit written content including social media posts, articles, advocacy statements, and newsletters 
• Design, develop, and create graphics and/or short-form video for digital use:
  • Support and manage graphic and video design projects, owning select vendor/consultant relationships

Contribute to and oversee execution of IWMF social media strategy on platforms including Instagram, LinkedIn, X and TikTok:

• Maintain audience engagement and organizational presence amid evolving social media landscape

Monitor conversations online regarding the IWMF and within the journalism and gender equity industries:

• Identify and engage in timely, topical discussions to enhance IWMF share-of-voice
• Report on metrics and inflection points concerning digital and social engagement

Maintain and edit IWMF website; support website development projects as needed

Support IWMF virtual and in-person events, including ceremonies for Courage in Journalism and Courage in Photojournalism Awards

Support IWMF collateral creation, distribution and organization including printed materials, imagery, fact sheets, reports, and research

Role Requirements:

A deep passion and commitment to nonprofit work and the role of women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, nonbinary folks, and journalists in a flourishing democracy

1—3 years of experience working in externally-facing, digital communications:

• Experience in a social or civil justice, media, journalism, gender equity, or related/adjacent industries is a plus

Strong writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Experience working in cross-functional teams – communications, fundraising and programming

Ability to work independently and prioritize, multi-task, and respond to requests in a timely fashion and solve problems as they arise 

Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment with a lean staff:

• Work effectively amid urgent requests and handle frequently changing and/or emerging priorities with accuracy

Experience managing social media accounts (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, etc.) including monitoring and analytics:

• Ability to easily adopt and adapt the voice, tone, and cadence of an organization for frequent online posting and engagement

Experience with email marketing platforms, newsletter creation, and distribution

Experience in creative, video and graphic design for social media and marketing purposes

Familiarity with or ability to become quickly proficient in Microsoft365, Asana, and Slack

Some regional and international travel may be required

Role Preferences:

Location in the Washington, D.C., New York City, or Los Angeles metropolitan areas

Experience crafting external campaign messaging:

• Ability to communicate organization mission, vision, values, and impact with a diverse set of audiences
• Experience drafting audience-specific messaging for community members, stakeholders and donors

Proficiency using design tools including Canva and Adobe (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)

Experience utilizing multimedia programs to develop digital and video assets:

• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro video editing software
• Experience editing short-form videos

Proficiency with content management systems (e.g. WordPress) and social listening tools (e.g. Hootsuite)

Familiarity with building and executing paid digital advertising campaigns using Meta Business Suite

Strong writing and copy-editing skills for social and marketing purposes:

• Familiarity with AP Style guidelines

Prior work with consultants and vendors on small- and large-scale projects

Proficiency in Spanish, French, Arabic or other major world languages is a plus

What Else You Should Know

The salary for this position is $55,000.

The IWMF is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based upon race, color, sex, age, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, or any other status protected by applicable law. The IWMF values a diverse workplace and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Our most recent Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement can be found at https://www.iwmf.org/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-statement/. We regret that we can only hire candidates currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The IWMF offers a generous benefits package, including individual health insurance (80% paid by the IWMF), dental coverage, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, the opportunity to establish an FSA and paid holidays as well as paid leave between Christmas and New Year’s Day. In addition, we offer a 401k contribution up to 5%, with employer match up to 4%. Other benefits include two weeks of paid vacation, two weeks of sick leave and three personal days within the first year of employment.

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter, resume and three references via our online application system, Submittable, by February 15, 2025. References will not be called without prior notification. Applications will be reviewed on ongoing basis. Please note that your application is reviewed by a human being; cover letters clearly written by Artificial Intelligence will not be considered.

If you are experiencing any accessibility/connectivity issues with the application process, please contact info@iwmf.org.

This is an application for the United States Journalism Emergency Fund established by the International Women’s Media Foundation and supported by the Luce Foundation. To qualify for this emergency fund, you must be a U.S.-based journalist of any gender targeted as a result of your reporting at events related to the highly charged political unrest and polarization in the U.S., including elections, civil movements and other challenging environments. You may request support for:

• Immediate needs related to your professional work, such as destroyed or stolen equipment and protective gear;
• Small grants for medical and psychological care for incidents directly related to threats and crises caused by one’s work as a journalist.

Applicants must provide proof of their financial need. Funding is available to both staff journalists and those working independently. To request assistance from the IWMF’s United States Journalism Emergency Fund, please complete this preliminary questionnaire. Requests that do not meet the criteria above will not be considered. 

For legal support if you have been arrested or face immediate threat of arrest, please contact the Reporters Committee for the Freedom of the Press at their free legal hotline (1-800-336-4243). The hotline is available 24/7. 

If you have any questions relating to the IWMF’s United States Journalism Emergency Fund, please email programs@iwmf.org.