HIRING – February 2026

About Freedom Network

Freedom Network is a mission-driven organization dedicated to media development and civil liberties that works as a watchdog and facilitator for press freedom, safety of journalists and sustainability of independent public interest media. The organization’s core values are the promotion of access to information and the protection of freedom of expression, including freedom of the press and the Internet, to contribute to the development of an informed society that sees media as a key partner of democracy, advocating for human rights, social justice and community development. We work with a diverse range of stakeholders to create meaningful change and impact for freedom of expression.

The Islamabad-based media watchdog is inviting applications from interesting candidates or organisations for the following positions:

Job Title: Safety Hub Coordinator

Status: CLOSED

Location: Karachi – Sindh

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

The Safety Hub Coordinator will be responsible for managing the functional mandates of FN-established platforms Pakistan Journalists Safety Fund (PJSF) and Pakistan Journalists Safety Coalition (PJSC) in the region in your jurisdiction under this position as Safety Hub Coordinator. This will include, among other things, emergency assistance to journalists in distress, monitoring and documenting threats and attacks against journalists and media workers; verifying information based on methodologies provided by FN and liaising with stakeholders including journalists, press clubs, unions of journalists and other relevant stakeholders including media associations and government authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor cases of violations against media and its practitioners in Sindh Province
• Investigate cases of violations against media and its practitioners in Sindh Province
• Document the violation cases in the FN digital database as per the procedure provided and training to be given on monitoring, tracking and documenting cases
• In serious cases of violations against media and its practitioners, help journalists apply for assistance through Pakistan Journalists Safety Fund (PJSF) by ensuring its informational and verification requirements
• Liaise on behalf of FN with relevant media stakeholders, including press clubs, journalists’ unions, legislators and media supporters, where required and when requested.
• Help improve the public profile of Freedom Network and PJSF in Sindh Province

Qualifications

• Must be a journalist with at least three years of experience in practical journalism
• Must be a member of Karachi Press Club or union of journalists in Karachi
• Minimum graduate and maximum master in a relevant field (e.g., Public Administration, Social Work, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Journalism etc.)

How to Apply

Interested candidates or organizations may send their CVs on the given email address with “position” mentioned in email subject bar: hiring@fnpk.org

Last date for submission: 25 February 2026

Freedom Network is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.