Corporate Travel Consultant

Organisation: Solutions Journalism Network (SJN)

Deadline: 12/08/2026

Location: Southeast Asia (remote)

Solutions Journalism Network is seeking a part-time consultant for a 12-month engagement (with the possibility of renewal) of five to ten hours per week to increase the reach, practice and impact of solutions journalism in Southeast Asia.

Key responsibilities

• Complete the Introduction to Solutions Journalism and Solutions Journalism Train-the-Trainers
  Increase the number of accredited solutions journalism trainers in Southeast Asia
• Lead presentations about solutions journalism for newsrooms and journalists in Southeast Asia
• Provide coaching and support for journalists and newsrooms that leads to published solutions journalism in Southeast Asia
• Foster relationships with journalists and news outlets in Southeast Asia interested in incorporating solutions journalism
• Initiate relationships with universities, or NGOs and other entities interested in supporting solutions journalism and hosting events and activities
• Create and grow a peer network for solutions journalism in Southeast Asia
• Document and provide quarterly updates on the impact of solutions journalism trainings, stories and related other events in the region in accordance with SJN’s approach to impact tracking
• Work with communications team to ensure both training opportunities and impact are shared in accordance with SJN best practices
• Work with SJN staff to identify and fill gaps in SoJo training resources for Southeast Asian countries
• Track solutions stories produced by regional newsrooms and journalists
• Must be fluent in English. Fluency in one or more Southeast Asian language is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience reporting and/or editing strong solutions journalism, with a deep understanding of its principles.
• Experience as a journalism trainer (Solutions journalism training experience is a plus).
• Broad knowledge of Southeast Asian countries. (Deep knowledge of one country is a plus.).
• Creative thinking. You can design systems for sustaining the support needed by journalists, newsrooms and trainers
• Project management skills. You are organized, disciplined and focused.
• Cultural competency and empathy. You value and understand diverse viewpoints.
• Collaborative spirit and adaptability. You have experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including trainers, journalists, newsrooms, and partners.
• Communication. You consistently communicate with clarity and transparency and welcome constructive feedback.
• Networking and relationship-building skills. You can cultivate relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including journalists, academics, community leaders, and business professionals.