Career Position for Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator, AI Initiative
Employer: Pulitzer Center
Location: Global Remote (Work from anywhere)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $54,500 – $62,000 USD annually (commensurate with experience)
Application Deadline: Open until filled
About the Pulitzer Center
Founded in 2006, the Pulitzer Center champions the power of journalism and storytelling to make complex issues relevant and inspire action. We support enterprise reporting in the United States and around the world, collaborating with thousands of journalists and educators across more than 80 countries.
We are seeking a mission-driven Program Coordinator to support our growing AI Initiative. This position helps coordinate AI-focused journalism, education, training, grants, fellowships, and community-building activities worldwide.
Role Overview
As Program Coordinator, you will serve as a vital operational link within the AI Accountability Network. You will work closely with AI editors, the AI Spotlight Series coordinator, operations teams, contractors, coaches, fellows, grantees, and partners across multiple countries and time zones.
This is a fully remote position that requires comfortable virtual collaboration, flexible scheduling to accommodate global time zones, and occasional multi-day travel.
Key Responsibilities
1. AI Newsletter & Community
Source relevant stories, solicit written contributions, and coordinate editorial workflows for the bi-weekly AI newsletter.
Schedule writers, set performance targets, and track newsletter engagement metrics.
Manage and moderate the AI Listserv, including platform administration and content development.
2. AI Spotlight Series
Coordinate training sessions, events, coach identification, live translations, and regional partnerships with external contractors.
Manage training applications, review submissions, and select candidates.
Coordinate with videographers, coaches, and contractors to build online curricula and plan in-person module delivery.
Maintain website content, update design, build analytics dashboards, and support accessibility/usability initiatives.
Develop, deploy, and evaluate participant and trainee surveys.
3. Grants & Program Administration
Process paperwork, track project deliverables, and schedule payments for grantees, fellows, coaches, and external partners.
Monitor program schedules, troubleshoot administrative bottlenecks, and escalate issues when necessary.
Track program impact metrics and compile data to support funder communications and grant reports.
Coordinate conference participation, panel arrangements, and travel logistics for team members and grantees.
Assist in launching new AI products and initiatives.
4. Editorial & General Support
Partner with the Communications team to promote events, programs, and educational resources.
Manage the editorial email inbox, respond to inquiries, and collect grantee demographic data.
Draft, copyedit, and publish content for email campaigns and the website.
Participate in organization-wide committees, task forces, strategic planning, and special projects.
Qualifications & Skills
Experience: Minimum 5 years supporting administrative and program activities for distributed/remote teams.
Domain Knowledge: Strong interest in or understanding of technology’s impact on society, algorithmic accountability, and AI in media/journalism.
Nonprofit Administration: Prior experience handling grant processing, payment workflows, and program schedules within a nonprofit setting.
Technical Skills: Proficiency with spreadsheets/tabular data, website analytics tools, accessibility best practices, and listserv platforms.
Event & Media Coordination: Track record of coordinating virtual events, training modules, survey evaluations, and newsletter production.
Language Skills: Proficiency in English plus at least one additional Pulitzer Center language (Spanish, Portuguese, French, or Bahasa Indonesia).
Work Ethic: Strong self-starter with excellent organizational, communication, and multi-tasking skills. Deep cultural awareness and commitment to equity and collaboration across international borders.
Key Performance Indicators
Your success in this role will be measured by:
High-quality, consistent delivery of the bi-weekly AI newsletter.
Seamless execution of AI Spotlight Series sessions and positive participant experiences.
Timely and error-free processing of grants, partner payments, and documentation.
Actionable data collection and clear reporting on program impact metrics.
Growth, retention, and active engagement across the AI Listserv and wider communities.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $54,500 – $62,000 USD per year.
Benefits: Global candidates receive competitive compensation and tailored benefits packages. For US-based employees, benefits include healthcare coverage, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid leave, transit benefits, parental leave, and full insurance coverage.
Professional Growth: Dedicated support for ongoing professional development.
Equal Opportunity
The Pulitzer Center is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences.
How to Apply
Submit your application directly through the Pulitzer Center recruitment portal:
