Digital Security Trainer

Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting, defending, and empowering public-interest journalism, is hiring a digital security trainer to conduct digital security training with journalists and newsrooms in the field.

Reporting to the deputy director of digital security, this position is part of a small digital security team that provides trainings, consultations, and security audits for news organizations of various sizes, documentary filmmakers, and freelance journalists. The team also produces written guides, blog posts, and newsletters on digital security subjects for public consumption, which this role will contribute to, with the potential to expand content development into the realm of video, audio, and graphic content.

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

Qualifications

Must-have

• 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

Preferred

• 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)

Working with us

This is a full-time role with a competitive nonprofit salary in the range of $70,000-85,000, depending on experience. This position will preferably be based in FPF’s Brooklyn headquarters, however, strong U.S.-based remote candidates will also be considered. For more information on our full benefits package, please visit our website’s careers page.

FPF does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual or reproductive health decisions, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law.

How to apply

If you think you’d like to be a part of our team, please submit your résumé and a cover letter (no longer than one page) that includes links to your published writing (blog post, article, etc.).

After an initial application review, FPF’s hiring process includes a phone screen with HR and an interview with the hiring manager. For candidates moving to the final stages, a presentation on a digisec topic to the digital security training team, and a final meeting with our executive director will follow.

FPF provides the following benefits for full-time employees:

• Remote-first workplace – FPF does not have an in-office mandate for any of our roles. However, we aim for one annual all-staff meeting and occasional department meetups at our Brooklyn, New York, office.
• FPF pays 100% of premiums for health, vision, and dental insurance for employees, spouses, and dependents.
  • Health plans: Choose from four Aetna POS options.
  • Vision plans: Aetna or MetLife options.
  • Dental plans: Aetna DMO or MetLife PPO options.
• 401(k) match – FPF will match your contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of your gross salary.
• Paid leave:
  • 13 paid holidays, in addition to the week between Christmas and New Year’s.
  • Six summer Fridays per year (full day off).
  • 20 days of PTO (vacation or personal use) per year, with increases after your second anniversary.
  • Seven days of safe and sick leave per year.
  • Five days of bereavement leave per year.
  • 16 weeks of parental leave for new children.
  • Discretionary paid leave – up to six weeks after six years of service to the organization.
• Annual fund allocations:
  • A work-from-home budget to help build and maintain your home office.
  • A professional development and learning budget to spend on books, courses, etc., to build your skill set.
  • A fund to attend conferences relevant to your role, with separate allocations to cover attendance fees and travel/lodging/meals.
• Pretax savings accounts:
  • Medical flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSA)
  • Commuter benefits
• Learning Time — we designate one Monday per month as a no-meeting day, and allow employees the time to focus on skill building.