FPL and Media Defence launch “Ripostes”, a legal aid fund for independent media in France
This marks a first in France. The Fonds pour une Presse Libre (FPL), a French non-profit supporting independent media, and Media Defence have joined forces to create Ripostes – the first and only legal aid fund dedicated to supporting independent press in the country. The fund will become operational on 15 October 2025. This 50/50 […]
[NOW CLOSED] We’re Hiring: Director of Finance and Operations
[button link=”https://www.mackiemyers.co.uk/job/director-of-finance-and-operations-636423″ underlined=”underlined”]Apply here[/button] Summary The Director of Finance and Operations is responsible for Media Defence’s financial and administrative functions. This position plays a crucial role in strategic development and process improvements to maintain the continuing success of the organisation. We are looking for a qualified finance leader who understands the international charity sector […]
We’re Hiring: Director of Finance and Operations
[button link=”https://www.mackiemyers.co.uk/job/director-of-finance-and-operations-636423″ underlined=”underlined”]Apply here[/button] Summary The Director of Finance and Operations is responsible for Media Defence’s financial and administrative functions. This position plays a crucial role in strategic development and process improvements to maintain the continuing success of the organisation. We are looking for a qualified finance leader who understands the international charity sector […]
We’re Hiring: Communications Assistant [NOW CLOSED]
Location: Hybrid / London. We combine home working and office-based working to suit individual and organisational needs. Salary: £28,000–£31,000 (FTE), pro-rata based on 22.5 hours a week. Contract: One-year fixed-term contract, part-time (22.5 hours a week) — renewable pending funding. Hours: 22.5 hours (3 days a week) Responsible to: Communications Officer Key relationships: Director of […]
Conoce al equipo: Marta Cabrera
Nos complace enormemente dar la bienvenida a Marta Cabrera, una destacada abogada especializada en derechos humanos, quien se une a nuestro equipo como consultora legal. Con años de experiencia en las Cortes Interamericana y Europea de Derechos Humanos, Marta aporta una perspectiva invaluable a nuestro trabajo. En esta entrevista de la serie Conoce al equipo, […]
Meet the Team: Marta Cabrera
We’re thrilled to welcome Marta Cabrera, an accomplished human rights lawyer, to our team as a legal consultant. With years of experience at both the Inter-American and European Courts of Human Rights, Marta brings invaluable insight to our work. In this Meet the Team interview, she shares her journey, the cases that shaped her, and […]
Launching our 2025-2029 Strategy
Meet the Trustees: Barrister Rina See
We’re delighted to introduce Rina See as the newest addition to Media Defence’s Board of Trustees. In this instalment of our Meet the Trustees series, we speak with Rina about her journey in law, her passion for media freedom, and what she hopes to bring to Media Defence. Welcome to the “Meet the Trustees” series. […]
[Now Closed] We’re Hiring: Capacity Building Manager
Location Hybrid / London We combine home working and office-based working to suit individual and organisational needs. This post requires presence in the office in Central London at least once a month, but preferably once a week. Salary: £42,000 – £52,000 Contract: Permanent, full-time Hours: 37.5 Responsible to CEO Key relationships: CEO, Development and Programmes […]
[Now Closed] We’re Hiring: Finance and Operations Officer
Location Hybrid / London Expectation to work one day in the office. Salary: £32,512 – £34,000 Contract: Permanent, full-time Hours: 37.5 Responsible to Finance Manager Key relationships: Finance & Operations Team, Legal Team, Grants Team Closing date: Monday 23rd September 2024 by 5pm About Media Defence Media Defence is a charity that helps media to […]
Call for Consultants: Training Materials on Freedom of Expression in the Middle East and North Africa
The purpose of the consultancy is to update existing modules on freedom of expression and digital rights to encompass domestic law and national and regional trends from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for use in Media Defence’s litigation surgeries. Background Media Defence’s vision is a world where journalists no longer face legal challenges […]
Strategic Support for Legal Defenders of Press Freedom: Our Lawyer Impact Survey
Working with lawyers Part of Media Defence’s mission is to provide support to lawyers who represent journalists. We do this by providing knowledge exchange opportunities, such as litigation surgeries and in-depth exploration of specific legal issues. We also support lawyers with their cases. This can range from advising on case strategy to helping develop legal […]