Job Description
We are seeking a Media Clinic Coordinator & Curriculum Developer to support GAIA Asia Pacific’s Media Clinic from January to April 2026. The Media Clinic will build the capacity of 20 participants from Bangladesh, Indonesia, and the Philippines. This includes 10 communications officers and 10 community representatives. Participants will be trained through a structured six-part series on investigative journalism, fact-checking, data storytelling, and digital security to address misinformation around the climate crisis and amplify grassroots voices.
This role will coordinate training communications, support learning delivery, and lead documentation and storytelling outputs across the program. We prioritize candidates who can start as soon as possible.
Key Responsibilities
Training coordination and participant support
Coordinate with GAIA Asia Pacific staff, mentors, and facilitators to deliver a structured six-part training series (online).
Support participant management for 20 participants across three countries. This includes onboarding, reminders, scheduling, and logistics coordination.
Prepare run of show documents and session materials in coordination with facilitators.
Curriculum support and communications outputs
Support the development, packaging, and finalization of the Media Clinic curriculum. This includes presentation materials, learning guides, templates, and resource lists.
Create and adapt digital materials for recruitment, session promotion, and post-session sharing. This includes graphics and short videos.
Translate training content into accessible, justice-based storytelling formats that participants can use in their own contexts.
Documentation and reporting
Document each session and consolidate outputs into a final Media Clinic documentation package.
Maintain records of participants, mentors, and facilitators, including name, gender, country, and organizational or media affiliation.
Track attendance and capture key insights, learnings, and participant feedback.
Support simple performance and learning reporting, including highlights, quotes, and examples of participant work.
Digital safety and ethical standards
Help ensure training materials and communications follow ethical reporting and safeguarding practices.
Support safe handling of sensitive information, aligned with digital security principles shared in the Clinic.
Additional coordination
Provide administrative and coordination support as needed to ensure smooth delivery of the Media Clinic.
Who You Are
You care deeply about environmental and social justice. You believe communities should lead, and you understand the responsibility of ethical storytelling. You are organized, reliable, and calm under deadlines. You communicate clearly, listen well, and collaborate respectfully across cultures and time zones. You are comfortable working with both communications staff and community members.
Skills and Experience
At least three years of experience in communications for environmental or social justice work, ideally in non‑profits, networks, or community‑based programs.
Experience supporting or coordinating trainings, fellowships, workshops, or multi‑session learning programs.
Familiarity with investigative journalism, fact‑checking, verified sourcing, or ethical reporting standards. Direct newsroom experience is a plus, but not required.
Strong writing and editing skills in English, including the ability to simplify complex topics and produce clear, learning‑friendly materials.
Comfort handling documentation tasks. This includes attendance tracking, session notes, participant profiles, and compiling insights into clean reports.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accessible communications.
Commitment to zero waste, community‑led solutions, and justice‑based storytelling.
Deliverables (January to April 2026)
Six‑part Media Clinic curriculum package (session outlines and training materials).
Documentation of the training of 20 participants, including participant and facilitator details, attendance, and consolidated insights.
A set of digital communications assets supporting the Media Clinic (recruitment, session reminders, post‑session highlights).
A final short narrative summary capturing outcomes, learning highlights, and examples of participant outputs.
Work Setup
This is a remote, project‑based position. Applicants based in the Philippines are preferred. Some sessions may require availability across Bangladesh, Indonesia, and the Philippines time zones.
We Value Inclusion
We are committed to equal employment opportunity principles and providing all employees with a safe work environment free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome you regardless of your race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, age, physical ability, nationality, or any other status unrelated to the performance of the job and protected by law. GAIA practices affirmative action, and candidates from historically disadvantaged or marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Fill up this Google Form to submit your application: https://forms.gle/9hTzKtBmj1T2PcR38 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Priority will be given to those received on or before January 5, 2026.
Target start date:
January 19, 2026
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