Climate Change and Press Freedom Fellowship 2026: $75,400 Paid Global Opportunity with the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) @Unknown

Overview

The Climate Change and Press Freedom Fellowship 2026, offered by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), is a prestigious, fully paid, one-year opportunity for professionals worldwide to contribute to efforts protecting journalists covering climate change and environmental issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct original research on the intersection of climate change and press freedom.
• Analyze global trends and identify risks faced by environmental journalists.
• Develop policy recommendations and advocacy strategies.
• Utilize CPJ’s extensive database spanning over 30 years.
• Conduct cross-regional assessments of threats against journalists.
• Identify key patterns and areas requiring intervention.
• Conduct surveys with environmental journalists worldwide.
• Organize and participate in roundtables and regional meetings.
• Engage with civil society organizations, newsrooms, and advocacy groups.
• Draft reports, briefing materials, and articles to support CPJ’s advocacy agenda.
• Strengthen CPJ’s knowledge base on climate and press freedom.
• Help shape long-term strategies for journalist safety.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of press freedom, journalism, and climate change.
• Demonstrated experience in climate or environmental issues.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with corruption, corporate accountability, or investigative reporting (preferred).
• Fluency in English (additional languages like Spanish or French are an advantage).
• Proficiency in Google Workspace.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Availability to work within 6 hours of US Eastern Time.

Benefits

• Annual salary of $75,400 (or equivalent depending on location).
• Remote or hybrid work options.
• Opportunity to work with a globally recognized organization.
• Exposure to international advocacy and policy work.
• Opportunity to contribute to global efforts protecting journalists.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can submit their applications via the official CPJ careers portal: Apply for the CPJ Fellowship.

Deadline

Application Deadline: April 12, 2026.