Are you ready to lead with vision and integrity in the evolving world of international journalism?
YOJO (Young Journalists) is iMEdD’s newsroom initiative: a digital-first, video-first newsroom dedicated to empowering the next generation of journalists. Designed as both a training hub and a disruptive publisher, YOJO delivers high-impact field reporting, immersive storytelling, and innovative breaking news coverage of global events and issues. It combines mentorship from experienced journalists with hands-on, up-to-the-minute newsroom experience, producing quality journalism in mobile-oriented formats to engage diverse, global audiences.
Role Summary
As Head of International News, you will lead YOJO’s international coverage and oversee a growing team of young reporters (recent graduates) and freelancers. Your mission is to ensure timely, transparent, and impactful daily reporting on global developments, international politics, human rights, climate, conflict, and cross-border investigations. This is a leadership role requiring editorial vision, strong ethical standards, operational agility, and a passion for mentoring the next generation of international correspondents.
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Key Responsibilities
Editorial Leadership
- Develop and implement the editorial strategy for international news coverage, aligned with YOJO’s values: transparency, innovation, and independence.
- Coordinate global story lists and field reporting plans, ensuring a balance between breaking news, features, and enterprise journalism.
- Lead editorial decision-making for international and local assignments, including conflict zones and sensitive contexts.
- Edit the daily stream of video stories on international affairs.
Team Management & Mentorship
- Manage and mentor a diverse, international team of early-career reporters.
- Support the onboarding, training, and development of graduate journalists through structured guidance and feedback.
Collaboration & Innovation
- Work closely with the Executive Editor, Head of Newsgathering, Head of Innovation, Chief Technology Manager to develop story formats that are optimized for social and mobile platforms.
- Champion the use of immersive technologies (AR, VR, XR), data journalism, and AI-assisted reporting to enhance international storytelling.
Operational Oversight
- Assign and manage field deployments, travel, and safety protocols for international reporting.
- Ensure compliance with editorial standards and fact-checking processes.
- Maintain a strong network of international freelance contributors.
Audience Engagement & Impact
- Shape quality reporting coverage directed at younger audiences, especially digital-first news avoiders.
- Represent YOJO in editorial partnerships, conferences, and public speaking engagements where relevant.
Candidate Profile
- 7+ years of proven experience in international journalism, including field reporting and newsroom leadership.
- Demonstrated experience managing editorial teams; mentoring early-career journalists is a strong plus.
- Outstanding news judgment, risk awareness, and ethical decision-making.
- Passion for video-first storytelling and media innovation.
- Comfortable working in bilingual/multicultural environments and across time zones.
- Skilled in managing remote teams and coordinating international contributors.
What We Offer
- A leadership position at one of Europe’s leading international journalism non-profits, iMEdD (incubator for Media Education and Development).
- The opportunity to shape a new international news desk from the ground up.
- Collaborative work environment with state-of-the-art production tools and AI-assisted workflows.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Support for relocation to Athens, Greece.
- The chance to mentor and empower the next generation of ethical, independent global journalists.
Working Language: English
Contract Type: Full-time
Reports to: Executive Editor
Let’s redefine how international news is reported, produced, and trusted.
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