Job Announcement: Coordinator of Right-to-Know Coalition for Journalists - October 6, 2003 Vol.4 No.20

October 6, 2003 Vol.4 No.20:

Published: 10/06/2003

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Job Announcement: Coordinator of Right-to-Know Coalition for Journalists

A new coalition of journalism organizations is hiring a coordinator to help advance freedom-of-information issues. Applications must be submitted by October 15, 2003.

The person in this position would coordinate freedom-of-information (FOI) activities of a large coalition of news/media organizations. Tasks include: monitoring of legislation and litigation, informing coalition members and other groups of issues and developments, helping to formulate a long-term FOI strategy for the coalition, developing a public information campaign, maintaining a web site and electronic mail list, and promoting more press coverage of access and secrecy issues. Applicants should have knowledge of and experience with FOI issues. A legal or journalism background could be helpful but is not necessary. Position is full-time. Salary in the $40,000-$50,000 range based on experience. Office will be located in the Washington, D.C. area.

Mail cover letter explaining qualifications for the job, a resume and three references to:

Lucy Dalglish, Executive Director
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
1815 North Fort Myer Drive, Suite 900
Arlington, VA 22209

For more information, call the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press at 703-807-2100. No on-line applications will be accepted.