Arena for Journalism in Europe supports cross-border and collaborative journalism across the continent. We build networks, provide tools and training, and foster cooperation among newsrooms and independent journalists — enabling safe, impactful journalism that transcends borders.
Organization: Arena for Journalism in Europe
Location: Remote — Europe-based (Council of Europe countries, plus Russia/Belarus)
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 10 December 2025 (midnight)
Position Summary
We are seeking a Collaborative Desk Coordinator to oversee our “Collaborative Desk” — a technical infrastructure and support service enabling secure cross-border journalistic collaboration. This role combines IT support, project coordination, and security training to help journalists collaborate efficiently and safely across countries.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop, maintain, and support the Collaborative Desk environment (open-source infrastructure)
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Manage user lifecycle: onboarding/offboarding, documentation, and support requests
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Provide technical support and guidance to cross-border journalism teams
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Conduct security awareness trainings and risk assessments (digital security, data protection, secure communication)
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Create accessible tutorials and user guides in plain language
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Collaborate on project planning, oversee work packages, and handle administrative tasks
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Represent the project at conferences and public events to promote cross-border collaboration and digital security
Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who:
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Has experience offering IT support and user assistance
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Is familiar with digital security best practices, risk management, and data privacy
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Is comfortable working with open-source and independent infrastructure (e.g. Nextcloud, Keycloak, Matrix/Signal or similar tools)
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Is organized, reliable, able to manage tasks independently and coordinate with teams across borders
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Resides in a European country (as defined by the Council of Europe, or Russia/Belarus under terms)
Desirable: Experience working with journalists or media organizations, knowledge of tech policy and digital information ecosystems
Working Conditions & Compensation
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Part-time: 0.5 Full-Time Equivalent (approx. 20 hours/week)
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Flexibility: Fully remote, flexible scheduling
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Travel: About 20 days per year (for meetings/conferences)
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Compensation: Pro‑rated from €58,000–64,000 FTE, depending on experience
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Why This Role Matters
Cross-border journalism often faces technical and security challenges. This role empowers journalists with a secure, reliable digital workspace, knowledge of secure communication, and ongoing support — helping to safeguard their work and sources, and enabling impactful journalism across borders.
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