Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Western Balkans, Europe Center

The Atlantic Council's Europe Center is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as a Nonresident Senior Fellow specializing in the Western Balkans. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the organization's mission to promote European values, stability, and integration within the Western Balkans region. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the popular #BalkansDebrief podcast, cutting-edge analysis, and public and private programming aimed at advancing the Euro-Atlantic integration of the Western Balkans. The successful candidate will play a prominent role in representing the Europe Center's #BalkansForward programming in engagements in Washington DC, in the Western Balkans, and in Europe.

This is a remote position in the Washington, DC area. Pay is commensurate with experience, education, and organizational equity, with offers starting at $70,000.

Job Responsibilities

#BalkansDebrief production:

• Lead the planning, production, and execution of the #BalkansDebrief podcast, ensuring high-quality content that engages audiences and promotes informed discussion on Western Balkans issues.

• Coordinate with policymakers, experts, and stakeholders to secure interviews and discussions relevant to the region's political, economic, and social dynamics.

• Oversee post-production processes, including editing, sound design, and distribution.

External Engagement:

• Represent the Europe Center as a thought leader on Western Balkans issues through participation in conferences, workshops, and media engagements.

• Foster relationships with external partners, including government officials, diplomats, academics, journalists, and civil society organizations, to enhance collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Research and Analysis:

• Provide in-depth analysis on political, economic, and social developments in the Western Balkans region.

• Monitor regional trends, emerging challenges, and opportunities relevant to European integration efforts and contribute thought leadership in these areas.

Program Management:

• Shape the Europe Center's Western Balkans portfolio and strategic direction.

• Develop strategic approaches to accomplish the Center's objectives.

• Work with the Western Balkans team to translate programmatic objectives into deliverables.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of in-region experience in at least one Western Balkan country.

• Fluency in at least one regional language or one European language is required.

• 10+ years of public-facing media experience.

• Familiarity with podcast production and social media management.

• Advanced degree in political science, communication, international affairs, or related field.

• Established relationships with the Washington DC political, think tank, and private sector communities which engage with the Western Balkans.