Committee to Protect Journalists: Regional Director, Americas
Founded in 1981, the Committee to Protect Journalists (“CPJ”) is an independent, non-profit organization defending journalists worldwide without regard to their political ideology. Through its work to safeguard journalists, CPJ protects the rights of all people to have access to diverse and independent sources of information. For nearly four decades, CPJ has helped win the early release of imprisoned journalists, secure convictions in journalist murders, and enable positive legal reform in countries where the climate for free expression has deteriorated.
The Regional Director, Americas, is a key leadership role within CPJ’s senior management team, reporting to the Chief Programs Officer. This position provides strategic direction and oversight of all areas of CPJ’s work in the region, including the work in the U.S., guiding the organization’s advocacy, research, and assistance efforts. The Regional Director collaborates with other regional leads to identify global trends, address pressing issues, and develop cohesive strategies aligning with CPJ’s mission.