Director of Journalist Safety

The Director of Journalist Safety serves as VOA's senior official responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing policies and programs that protect journalists and staff operating in increasingly complex and high-risk environments worldwide.

What You Will Do

Develop and implement journalist safety policies, procedures, and risk mitigation strategies, conduct threat and risk assessments, advise VOA leadership, and coordinate with external partners to ensure the safety and security of VOA personnel.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in journalist safety, risk management, international media operations, security planning, or related fields, and strong leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in journalist safety, risk management, international media operations, security planning, or related fields
• Knowledge of international affairs, U.S. foreign policy, and global threats affecting journalists
• Knowledge of broadcasting, digital media, and international journalism operations
• Experience developing policies, procedures, and operational programs
• Ability to assess complex threats and develop mitigation strategies
• Strong leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to manage sensitive issues requiring diplomacy and discretion
• Familiarity with hostile-environment operations and safety best practices for journalists