About the Program
The Global AI Reporting Fellowship (GAIR) trains journalists worldwide to cover AI responsibly. 4 cohorts in 2026 (20 fellows each).
Role Summary
Own end‑to‑end delivery of four online cohorts, faculty coordination, selection process, and sponsor / partner liaison.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and run the cohort calendar, session logistics, and LMS / communication stack.
- Drive admissions (application portal, rubric, interviews) and ensure regional diversity targets.
- Coordinate 25–35 faculty / guests across time zones; manage prep and content QA.
- Oversee capstone publication pipeline with media partners; manage editorial clinics.
- Manage budget, contracts, payments; track KPIs on a live dashboard; report to leadership and sponsors.
- Risk management & safeguarding; legal review coordination; data protection compliance.
- Post-cohort alumni engagement; surveys at 3 / 6 / 12 months; maintain Open Badges credentialing.
Qualifications
5–7+ years in program management (ed-tech, journalism training, media development, or similar).Experience working with journalists; strong cross‑cultural communication.Operational excellence : admissions ops, vendor management, procurement, budgets.Familiarity with AI / tech policy, misinformation / OSINT, and newsroom workflows (a plus).Tools : Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack, spreadsheets / dashboards; comfort with online learning environments.KPIs (examples)
Applicant volume & quality (avg rubric score ≥ 3.5 / 5).Diversity targets met (region, language, gender).On‑time delivery of sessions (≥ 95% on schedule).Completion rate ≥ 85%; ≥ 60 capstone publications across 2026.Sponsor satisfaction (NPS ≥ 60); budget variance ≤ ±5%.