Climate Change & Press Freedom Fellow (Remote, 2026) – Fully Paid Global Fellowship Opportunity
Applications are now open for the Climate Change and Press Freedom Fellow, a 12-month, fully paid fellowship designed to strengthen global advocacy for journalists reporting on environmental issues.
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is offering an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about climate change, journalism, and human rights.
With a competitive salary of $75,400 (or international equivalent) and flexible remote working options, this fellowship is ideal for candidates seeking to make a meaningful impact at the intersection of climate justice and press freedom.
About the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)
Founded in 1981, the Committee to Protect Journalists is a globally respected nonprofit organization dedicated to defending the rights of journalists. CPJ works tirelessly to ensure that reporters can operate safely and independently, regardless of political or geographic constraints.
Over the past four decades, CPJ has played a vital role in:
- Securing the release of imprisoned journalists
- Advocating for legal reforms that protect free expression
- Investigating and exposing attacks on media professionals
- Raising global awareness about threats to press freedom
As climate change reshapes global risks, CPJ is expanding its focus to address the growing dangers faced by environmental journalists.
Fellowship Overview: Climate Change and Media Freedom
The Climate Change and Press Freedom Fellowship is part of CPJ’s Climate Crisis Journalist Protection Initiative, a program aimed at safeguarding journalists covering environmental and climate-related issues.
Across the globe, reporters investigating climate change often confront:
- Corporate and political pressure
- Organized crime networks
- Legal harassment and censorship
- Physical threats and violence
This fellowship recognizes that climate journalism is increasingly central to global accountability, and protecting those who report on it is essential.
Key Responsibilities
The selected fellow will play a crucial role in shaping CPJ’s advocacy strategy through rigorous research and collaboration. Responsibilities include:
- Conducting original research and policy analysis on climate change and press freedom
- Performing a global landscape analysis using CPJ’s extensive data on journalist threats
- Designing and implementing a global survey targeting environmental journalists
- Identifying patterns of risk linked to corruption, corporate interests, and governance failures
- Developing recommendations for advocacy and safety interventions
- Building partnerships with civil society organizations, newsrooms, and international stakeholders
- Organizing roundtables, consultations, and regional meetings
- Producing reports, briefing materials, and public-facing content
This role offers a unique opportunity to influence global policy conversations on climate change and media freedom.
Eligibility and Required Skills
CPJ is seeking candidates with strong analytical skills and a demonstrated commitment to climate and media issues. Ideal applicants should have:
- Proven experience in climate change, environmental policy, or journalism
- Deep understanding of press freedom and global media dynamics
- Excellent research, writing, and critical thinking abilities
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work both independently and within global teams
- Fluency in English (additional languages such as Spanish or French are an advantage)
- Proficiency in digital tools such as Google Workspace
This is a mid-level role, suitable for professionals with relevant experience in research, advocacy, or journalism.
Work Location and Flexibility
The fellowship is designed to accommodate global talent. Candidates can work:
- Remotely from anywhere within 6 hours of U.S. Eastern Time, or
- In a hybrid arrangement based in New York City
This flexibility allows professionals from diverse regions to contribute to CPJ’s mission while collaborating effectively with international teams.
Compensation and Benefits
The fellowship offers:
- A salary of $75,400 per year (or local equivalent for international hires)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Exposure to global advocacy networks and policy-making processes
- Opportunities for professional growth in international human rights work
Benefits vary depending on location, with U.S.-based employees receiving a comprehensive benefits package.
Why This Fellowship Matters
Climate change is one of the most urgent issues of our time, and journalists play a critical role in uncovering its impacts. However, reporting on environmental issues often places journalists in harm’s way.
This fellowship directly contributes to:
- Protecting journalists from threats and violence
- Strengthening global press freedom
- Advancing accountability in climate governance
- Supporting accurate and independent climate reporting
By joining CPJ, fellows become part of a global effort to ensure that truth and transparency prevail in the face of climate crisis.
Application Details
- Deadline: April 12, 2026
- Duration: 12 months
- Location: Remote or New York City (hybrid optional)
Interested candidates should apply through the official CPJ careers portal.
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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization that is offering this fellowship. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications & CVs to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.
