Junior Business Development Manager, North America (f/m/d)
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
Junior Business Development Manager, North America (f/m/d)
Reporting to the Head of Outreach and Development, duties will include, but not be limited to:
- Implementing marketing strategy and activities to enhance awareness and usage of the JTI tools in the United States of America and Canada;
- 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 and Spanish in particular – are a plus;
- Intercultural sensitivity and curiosity, committed to do-no-harm principle;
- Permitted to work in the USA, preferably based in Washington D. C.
We offer in return:
- A full-time contract of ten months initially, starting March of 2022;
- 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 Craig Newmark Philanthropies.
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 and feel free to contact us via [email protected].