It’s that time of the year again. European Youth Press is looking for a new set of faces to take part in its structures. As always, we are also looking for new Member Organisations, both for full membership and observer status.
These are our open positions:
- Executive Board Members
- Advisory Board Members
- Internal Auditors
- Treasurer
Location: Remote but willing to regularly travel across Europe for Board Meetings, conferences and trainings (funded & nearly always on weekends);
Language of Communication: English
Term of Mandate: 2 Years
All positions are voluntary!
About European Youth Press
The European Youth Press (EYP) – Network of Young Media Makers is a European non-profit organisation representing young journalists, media creators, and youth media organisations across Europe. EYP aims to empower young media professionals, promote freedom of expression and independent journalism, foster democratic participation, and provide platforms like Orange Magazine for young reporting talents to cover international events and critical social issues.
We are currently opening applications for key leadership, advisory, supervisory, and network membership positions to shape the future of youth journalism in Europe.
1. Executive Board Members
The Executive Board acts as the primary governing body responsible for defining and executing EYP’s strategic vision, supervising operations, representing the network externally, and managing projects and partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic leadership: Co-define and implement EYP’s multi-year strategy, organizational priorities, and annual work plans.
- Network & project oversight: Supervise ongoing projects, flagship initiatives (such as Orange Magazine editions), study sessions, and partner grants.
- External representation & advocacy: Represent EYP at European institutions (e.g., European Youth Forum, Council of Europe, EU events), international media summits, and stakeholder meetings.
- Member relations: Actively communicate with Member Organisations, leading engagement and coordination across the network.
- Legal & financial governance: Act as legal representatives of the association in accordance with statutory guidelines and oversee budget planning and allocation.
Profile & Requirements
- Age eligibility: Must be under 30 years old at the start or during the mandate.
- Background: Experience in journalism, media production, youth advocacy, NGO management, communications, or public policy.
- Skills: Strong organizational skills, team leadership, strategic thinking, and proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Commitment: Willingness to dedicate regular weekly voluntary hours and attend Board meetings, General Assemblies, and strategic workshops.
2. Treasurer
The Treasurer is an integral member of the Executive Board who oversees the overall financial health of the European Youth Press, bridging strategic growth and digital vision with disciplined financial management and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial strategy & growth: Combines strategic goals with robust financial planning to scale EYP’s network initiatives, grant proposals, and youth media projects.
- Budgeting & monitoring: Oversees and manages the multi-year annual operational budget in coordination with the Executive Board, Financial and Administrative Officers, and project leads.
- Grant & EU project accounting: Manages financial reporting, allocation, and tracking for EU grants, international donor funding, and flagship network events (including Orange Magazine editions).
- Compliance & auditing liaison: Coordinates directly with external financial authorities, tax bodies, and EYP’s Internal Auditors to ensure full statutory and financial compliance.
- Treasury & operational controls: Supervises bank accounts, cash flows, international financial transfers, expense reimbursements, and financial risk assessment.
- Board reporting: Prepares transparent financial statements, cash-flow balances, and annual reports for presentation at Executive Board meetings and the General Assembly.
Profile & Requirements
- Age eligibility: Must be under 30 years old at the start of or during the mandate.
- Background: Background or strong interest in business administration, financial management, economics, business communication, or non-profit accounting.
- Skills: Proficiency in budget tracking, financial software/spreadsheets, data-driven planning, attention to detail, and fluent written and spoken English.
- Competencies: Aptitude for combining financial planning with funding strategy to support youth-led social impact and independent media projects.
- Commitment: Willingness to dedicate regular voluntary weekly hours for treasury operations, financial sign-offs, and active participation in Executive Board meetings.
3. Advisory Board Members
The Advisory Board provides expert guidance, strategic oversight, and independent counsel to the Executive Board to ensure organizational growth, financial health, and institutional sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic advisory: Counsel the Executive Board on long-term strategy, institutional partnerships, and organizational development.
- Expert support: Provide domain-specific expertise in fields such as media law, non-profit governance, fundraising, advocacy, and digital innovation.
- Organizational review: Review organizational practices and finances upon request to offer constructive recommendations.
- Mentorship: Offer guidance and mentorship to incoming Executive Board members and project leads.
Profile & Requirements
- Background: Mid-to-senior experience in journalism, media policy, international youth work, legal affairs, finance, or NGO management.
- Skills: High-level strategic analytical skills, strong professional network in the European media or civil society sector.
- Commitment: Attendance at periodic Advisory Board meetings and availability for quarterly consultative calls.
4. Internal Auditors
The Internal Auditors form an independent supervisory organ tasked with reviewing EYP’s financial management, administrative compliance, and governance practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial review: Critically examine accounting documents, financial statements, expense records, and budget allocations.
- Administrative oversight: Assess the overall organizational administration and compliance with legal statutes and internal regulations.
- Annual reporting: Draft and present the official Internal Audit Report to the General Assembly at the end of the financial year.
Profile & Requirements
- Background: Experience or academic training in accounting, finance, business administration, legal studies, or NGO auditing.
- Skills: Keen eye for detail, understanding of non-profit financial procedures, transparency, and objective analytical judgment.
- Independence: Must not hold an executive or managerial role within EYP during the mandate to avoid conflicts of interest.
- Commitment: Dedicated availability around annual financial reporting periods and the General Assembly.
5. Member Organisations (Full & Observer Status)
EYP invites national, regional, and transnational youth media associations and collectives across Europe to join our network.
Member Benefits
- Pan-European network: Connect and collaborate with youth media organizations across Europe.
- Project & opportunity access: Priority access for member journalists to participate in Orange Magazine coverage, international media workshops, exchanges, and funded initiatives.
- Democratic voice: Voting rights (Full Members) or proposal/speaking rights (Observer Members) at the EYP General Assembly to influence the future of European youth journalism.
- Visibility & capacity building: Amplification of your organization’s work via EYP channels and access to capacity-building tools.
Categories & eligibility requirements
- Full membership:
- Must be a legally registered national, regional, or transnational youth media association/NGO operating in Europe for at least one year.
- Objectives must align with democratic principles, freedom of expression, non-partisanship, and youth media empowerment.
- Entitled to full voting rights at the General Assembly.
- Observer status:
- Open to emerging youth media collectives, initiatives, or organizations that do not yet meet full legal registration/longevity criteria.
- Entitled to participate in discussions, propose motions, and join network initiatives without voting rights.
How to apply
To submit your application or nomination, please prepare the following details:
- For individual positions (Executive Board, Advisory Board, Auditors):
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Motivation Letter (max. 1–2 pages) detailing your background, relevant experience, and vision for your selected role.
- Indication of any nomination support from an EYP Member Organisation (if applicable).
- For Member Organisations:
- Official registration documents (for Full Membership).
- Organizational statute/constitution showing non-partisan goals in media or youth work.
- Portfolio or short summary of recent activities and contact details of the designated representative.
Application Deadline: 20 November, 2026 @ 23:59
Submission Portal/Email: applications@youthpress.org
Questions? Contact us at team@youthpress.org
