Conflict Operations Editor
Core
Guide newsgathering operations and ensure safety for journalists in conflict zones and security-sensitive environments.
Role type
Senior Conflict Operations Editor (IC)
Builds
Safe, effective wartime bureaus and newsgathering operations in volatile regions
Domain
International journalism, conflict reporting, operational security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crisis management, risk assessment, security protocol development, team leadership in hostile environments, editorial judgment, operational planning
Preferred skills
Extensive experience as correspondent/editor in conflict zones, managing local teams (fixers, drivers, interpreters), developing safety protocols for complex operations
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Collaborate with security experts to make decisions on editorial necessity and safety; provide daily situation updates and analyze security incidents; deploy to establish or scale wartime bureaus; lead disaster recovery and evacuation planning; coordinate support for freelancers and evacuees; ensure digital security for journalists in sensitive environments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
