Managing Director (m/f/d)

JX Fund gGmbH Managing Director (m/f/d)

The JX Fund supports exiled media from countries where independent reporting is no longer possible and helps to maintain a diversity of voices. Without exiled media, censorship, propaganda and disinformation prevail. We collect and curate knowledge and data on the needs, challenges and achievements of exiled media, conduct research, network, mediate and promote. We base our programs for exiled media on this data and offer financial and structural support to help media survive the difficult period of (re)construction in exile. More efficient global support is made possible by data-based overviews and the mapping and matching of actors. Exile media become part of the global media community and provide their local target groups and the global public with (sustainable) independent information.

The JX Fund was jointly initiated in April 2022 by Reporters Without Borders, the Schöpflin Foundation, and the Rudolf Augstein Foundation, who all remain associated as shareholders. With the JX Fund, we have created a modern and powerful organization that brings together different stakeholder groups to support independent media in exile: foundations, NGOs, media, and the public sector.

For the next phase of the JX Fund we are searching for

Managing Director (m/f/d) | 100% ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Managing Director (m/f/d) to lead the JX Fund into the next phase. As a still-young organization in the field of media development and journalism in exile, we require a leader with both strategic foresight and operational strength to further develop and implement our mission, structure, and programming.

The Managing Director will be responsible for the financial, organizational, and programmatic leadership of the organization, while maintaining strong ties with national and international stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizational Management

• Oversee the financial and operational management of the organization.
• Lead HR functions and advance the structural and team evolution of the fund.
• Jointly lead the organization in partnership with a commercial director.
• Drive the ongoing development of a young and growing organization.

Program Development & Response

• Align strategic and programmatic direction with mission and values.
• Conduct ongoing needs assessments to inform program development.
• Conceptualize and implement programs aligned with needs and budget requirements.
• Respond rapidly to emergencies such as political changes, legal shifts, or crises.

International Networking & Representation

• Represent the organization and its mission in external communications.
• Participate in interviews, conferences, and media outreach.
• Maintain and expand international networks and partnerships for program coordination.

Fundraising & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead international fundraising efforts, particularly in the USA and Europe.
• Maintain relationships with donors, funders, and institutional partners.
• Oversee narrative and financial reporting aligned with donor requirements.

Advocacy, Research & Policy Dialogue

• Develop thought leadership and research initiatives related to journalism in exile and media development.
• Maintain regular dialogue with civil society partners and political stakeholders
• Cultivate relationships with similar funds and partner organizations to coordinate funding strategy.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Fluency in English and German (both written and spoken).
• Proven management experience, preferably in a non-profit environment (>10 years)
• Experience in media development and/or practical work in media or journalism.
• Familiarity with German and European public funding structures, including financial and narrative reporting obligations.
• Strong background in international fundraising, especially in Europe and the US.
• Demonstrated intercultural leadership and sensitivity to the needs of vulnerable or distressed target groups.
• Strategic mindset combined with hands-on experience in organizational development.
• Ability to lead during crisis situations and adapt swiftly to changing political or legal environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A key leadership position in an international mission-driven organization.
• Opportunity to shape an international initiative supporting exiled journalists and media outlets.
• Collaborative work culture with a strong commitment to social impact.
• Based in Berlin, with a diverse and dynamic team.
• Starting date should preferably be October 1, 2025.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV, a motivational letter and two references in English or German to bewerbung@schoepflin-stiftung.de by June 8, 2025.

For more information, visit jx-fund.org.