The Pulitzer Center is recruiting a Program Coordinator, AI Initiative to support its growing work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, journalism, education and accountability. This is a fully remote position open to candidates located anywhere in the world, offering an opportunity to work with an international organization supporting innovative and consequential journalism.
The position comes with a listed annual salary range of $54,500 to $62,000 for US-based employees, depending on experience. The role also offers a comprehensive benefits package and flexible remote working arrangements.
The successful candidate will work at the operational centre of the Pulitzer Center’s AI Initiative, coordinating communications, training programmes, grants, fellowships and other activities. The role is particularly relevant for professionals with experience in programme coordination, administration, journalism, media, artificial intelligence, grant management and working with distributed international teams.
About the Pulitzer Center
Founded in 2006, the Pulitzer Center supports enterprise reporting in the United States and around the world. The organization works with journalists and educators across more than 80 countries and supports in-depth reporting, audience engagement and public understanding of complex global issues.
Through its work, the Center supports journalists conducting investigations, producing compelling stories and engaging diverse audiences. Its global networks include thousands of journalists and educators, making this opportunity particularly attractive to candidates interested in international journalism, media innovation and the growing impact of technology on society.
About the Program Coordinator, AI Initiative Role
The Pulitzer Center is seeking an organized and mission-driven professional to support the expanding activities of its AI Initiative.
The Program Coordinator will play an important operational role by managing communications, coordinating training programmes, supporting grantees and fellows and helping ensure that AI-focused journalism and education initiatives run effectively.
The position is part of the AI Accountability Network and includes responsibilities connected to the AI Spotlight Series, a biweekly AI newsletter, grants and fellowships.
As the network continues to grow, the successful candidate will work closely with AI editors, the AI Spotlight Series coordinator and operations teams. The role also involves collaboration with internal and external partners located across different parts of the world.
While the position is primarily administrative, the Pulitzer Center also values experimentation and creativity.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will support several important areas of the Pulitzer Center’s AI programming.
AI Newsletter Coordination
The Program Coordinator will help coordinate the production of the organization’s biweekly AI newsletter.
Responsibilities include identifying relevant stories and authors, sourcing written content and supporting the editorial workflow. The coordinator will also help schedule writers, set production targets and track relevant performance metrics.
This aspect of the role may suit candidates with experience in editorial coordination, newsletters, digital communications or content management.
AI Spotlight Series and Training Coordination
A major part of the role involves supporting the AI Spotlight Series.
The successful candidate will work with external contractors and support activities such as scheduling, event coordination, identifying coaches, arranging translators, developing regional partnerships for promotion and providing technical support.
The role also involves:
- Supporting community-building initiatives.
- Identifying in-person training opportunities.
- Coordinating event planning.
- Managing applications for training sessions.
- Reviewing applications and selecting candidates.
- Liaising with coaches, videographers and other contractors.
- Supporting the development of the online curriculum.
- Coordinating content and design updates to the programme website.
- Developing and maintaining dashboards for website and programme metrics.
- Supporting data analysis.
- Managing and moderating the AI Listserv and supporting community growth.
Supporting Grants, Fellows and Global Programmes
The Program Coordinator will also provide important administrative support across the AI Editorial Programme.
Responsibilities include processing paperwork for approved reporting projects, scheduling payments, arranging travel insurance, tracking deliverables and maintaining project records.
The successful candidate will support processes involving coaches, fellows, grantees and external partners. They will help track documentation, troubleshoot issues and coordinate programme-related payments in line with legal agreements and required procedures.
The role also includes tracking programme impact and developing metrics to support decision-making.
Additional responsibilities include supporting communications and promotional activities, contributing data and drafting content for funder communications and reports, and helping organize the participation of AI team members and grantees at conferences and other events.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should have at least five years of experience supporting administrative and programmatic activities for distributed teams.
The Pulitzer Center is also looking for candidates with an interest in or knowledge of technology’s impact on society, algorithmic accountability and related issues.
Other key requirements include:
- Experience in or an understanding of AI in journalism and media.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Experience developing efficient workflows and systems.
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity when working across nationalities.
- Proficiency in English and one or more additional Pulitzer Center languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, Bahasa Indonesia or French.
- Experience in grant administration or nonprofit payment processing.
- Commitment to equity and collaboration.
- Familiarity with training coordination and virtual event logistics.
- Experience with newsletters and community management.
- Strong spreadsheet and tabular data skills.
- Knowledge of website analytics and accessibility best practices.
Salary, Benefits and Remote Work
The listed salary range for US-based employees is $54,500 to $62,000 annually, depending on experience.
The Pulitzer Center also offers benefits including health insurance, a retirement plan with employer contributions, generous paid time off and professional development support.
Importantly, the position is described as fully remote and open to candidates located anywhere in the world. The successful candidate should be comfortable collaborating virtually, travelling occasionally for multi-day commitments and working flexibly to accommodate partners across different time zones.
Candidates based outside the United States should note that the advertisement specifically identifies the published salary range as applying to US-based employees.
What Success Looks Like in This Role
The successful Program Coordinator will be expected to help ensure reliable newsletter production, smooth training coordination and accurate processing of grant and payment documentation.
Other success measures include effective impact tracking, clear stakeholder communication, improvements to programme workflows and growth of the AI Listserv and related community-building activities.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Pulitzer Center states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
The organization strongly encourages applications from people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should review the complete vacancy announcement and application instructions through the official Pulitzer Center careers platform.
Applicants should ensure that their experience clearly demonstrates their ability to coordinate complex programmes, manage multiple workflows and work effectively with geographically distributed teams.
For professionals with a background in programme administration, journalism, media, AI, training coordination, grants or international development, this fully remote opportunity offers a chance to contribute to global conversations about AI accountability and the future of journalism.
