Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Remote OK
$64k–$69k/yr
Company Description Established in 1970, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (Reporters Committee) provides pro bono legal representation, amicus curiae support, and other legal resources to protect First Am…
Skills: Organizational Skills, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Project Management, Stakeholder Coordination
Washington, District of Columbia, United States • Remote OK
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The Legal Coordinator manages the operational infrastructure for legal programming, including tracking legal guides and coordinating journalist trainings. They provide administrative support to ensure legal resources are current and responsive without providing legal advice.
Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in a legal, nonprofit, or professional services environment. Candidates must possess exceptional organizational skills and a strong commitment to press freedom.
Established in 1970, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (Reporters Committee) provides pro bono legal representation, amicus curiae support, and other legal resources to protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists. Reporters Committee serves news organizations, reporters, documentary filmmakers, media lawyers, and many more who use its online resources.
The Legal Coordinator, Pre-Publication Review & Journalist Support is a new role designed to assist the expanding work of Reporters Committee’s legal programming team. This position will support the operational systems that makes our work possible by tracking the currency of our legal resources, coordinating journalist and newsroom legal trainings, and expanding outreach to ensure that journalists who need legal support know where to find it.
The Legal Coordinator will report directly to the Director of Pre-Publication Review & Journalist Support. The Legal Coordinator will not provide legal advice. Instead, this individual will ensure that the infrastructure behind our legal programming is organized, current, and responsive, thus allowing attorneys and program staff to focus more on substantive legal work and strategic development. The ideal candidate is highly organized, mission-driven, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
Reporters Committee is based in Washington, D.C. Applicants based in the Washington, D.C.-metropolitan area or East Coast time zone are strongly preferred but stellar remote applicants will be considered. Starting salary, based on experience, will range from $63,500–$69,300.
Legal Guides & Publications
Journalist Training & Outreach
Program & Administrative Support
Requirements
Preferred
How to apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the position by the priority deadline of August 14, 2026. Please submit materials in one PDF or Word file. Applications received after the priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Compensation and Benefits: Salary range, based on experience, is $63,500 - $69,300. Our generous benefit package should also be considered. For all regular full-time positions, the Reporters Committee offers:
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and operate computer equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Please note: the Reporters Committee does not sponsor work visas. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
RCFP Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At the Reporters Committee, we celebrate the diversity of our employees and our leadership. RCFP is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
RCFP provides free legal resources to protect First Amendment freedoms & the newsgathering rights of journalists.
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is a nonprofit organization that has provided free legal resources to protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists since 1970. The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and our team of attorneys protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists by: *Operating a 24/7 Legal Defense Hotline to answer questions from journalists and media lawyers. *Filing amicus briefs and statements of support in court cases involving First Amendment freedoms and access to public information. *Representing journalists and news organizations pro bono in cases involving First Amendment freedoms and newsgathering. *Providing free resources on media law topics ranging from open government and reporter shield laws to access to court documents and proceedings. *Leading trainings to help news organizations, freelance journalists, documentary filmmakers, and others who gather and report news navigate legal issues. *Preparing the next generation of media lawyers for a career defending the First Amendment through fellowships and internships. For more information, visit our website at rcfp.org.
Offices: P.O. Box 34176, Washington, DC 20043, US
RCFP provides free legal resources to protect First Amendment freedoms & the newsgathering rights of journalists.
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is a nonprofit organization that has provided free legal resources to protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists since 1970. The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and our team of attorneys protect First Amendment freedoms and the newsgathering rights of journalists by: *Operating a 24/7 Legal Defense Hotline to answer questions from journalists and media lawyers. *Filing amicus briefs and statements of support in court cases involving First Amendment freedoms and access to public information. *Representing journalists and news organizations pro bono in cases involving First Amendment freedoms and newsgathering. *Providing free resources on media law topics ranging from open government and reporter shield laws to access to court documents and proceedings. *Leading trainings to help news organizations, freelance journalists, documentary filmmakers, and others who gather and report news navigate legal issues. *Preparing the next generation of media lawyers for a career defending the First Amendment through fellowships and internships. For more information, visit our website at rcfp.org.
Offices: P.O. Box 34176, Washington, DC 20043, US
