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.

To further strengthen our Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI), we are recruiting a

Business Developer, Europe (f/m/d)

Reporting to the Head of Outreach and Development, duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Implement marketing strategy and activities to enhance awareness and usage of the JTI tools in Europe;
• Customer relations and support;
• Participation in collaborative team efforts and active contribution to the further development of the JTI overall.

We expect the following profile of candidates:

• BA or equivalent in economics, marketing or related;
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in digital services sales, preferably in the field of media, entertainment, advertising or journalism;
• Professional fluency in English is a must, additional languages – French in particular – are a plus;
• Intercultural sensitivity and curiosity, committed to do-no-harm principle;
• Permitted to work inside the European Union.

We offer in return:

• A full-time contract of ten months initially, starting November of 2021;
• A competitive honorarium and social benefits;
• An assignment with one of the most-acclaimed global human rights NGOs;
• Participation in a dedicated and enthusiastic team with a cause.

This position is limited in time due to a pilot project co-funded by the European Commission.

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

Feel free to contact us via [email protected].