Remote Digital Security Trainer

Summary

Join Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) as a Digital Security Trainer to conduct trainings for journalists and newsrooms, contribute to public editorial content, and work closely with the digital security team.

Requirements

• A passion for the First Amendment and protecting the press freedom rights of all
• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, journalism, education, or related field preferred, but candidates with commensurate experience will also be considered
• 2-3 years experience working with investigative journalists or alongside media organizations, handling sensitive information and under-threat sources, preferred
• 2-3 years experience teaching technical skills to a nontechnical audience, preferred
• Exceptional communication skills — the ability to establish a strong connection with the journalists we train
• Knowledge of the core principles of encryption and secure communication tools
• Keen understanding of how computers operate within a variety of operating systems (desktop and mobile)
• Comfort working independently, as well as collaboratively
• Reliable team player adept at working with remote management and staff
• Comfort with public speaking
• A proven ability to translate complex issues into succinct, accessible language for multiple audiences
• Flexibility to undertake occasional international travel

Responsibilities

• Lead digital security trainings on topics such as risk assessment, password managers, multifactor authentication, encrypting voice calls and text messages, operating and administering SecureDrop, anonymity on the internet, device security, mitigating online harassment, and more
• Work closely with all team members to ensure trainees’ needs are met; from intake and service implementation to follow-up
• Assist teammates in workshopping curricula and supporting materials for digital security trainings
• Contribute to public editorial content, such as guides, blog posts, and newsletters
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the deputy director of digital security

Preferred Qualifications

• Curriculum and/or training content development with a focus on digital security
• Understanding of the field of investigative journalism and threats to the profession
• Experience working with international audiences on digital security topics, with an understanding of global contexts
• Ability to speak or write in non-English languages (especially Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, and/or Russian)