New

Project Coordinator

The Associated Press
life insurance, parental leave, sick time
United States, New York, New York
200 Liberty Street (Show on map)
Feb 19, 2026
Date: Feb 18, 2026 Location: New York, NY, US, 10281 Company: Associated Press The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiasednews in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world's population sees AP journalism every day. The Associated Press Fund for Journalism (APFJ) is a nonprofit foundation created by The Associated Press that ensures state and local news outlets across the US have the content and support they need to deliver nonpartisan reporting that engages communities and advances civic life. The APFJseeks adynamicproject coordinator to join our growing team.Reporting to our Senior Manager of Grant Operations with a dotted line to the CEO of APFJ, your work will make the continued success of the APFJ possible.Working behind the scenes,you'llseamlessly organize and schedule meetingsand eventsfor APFJ executives with both internal and external stakeholders,support travellogisticsand expense reporting, and move projects and grant activities alongto meet deadlines while keeping documentation organized,updated, and visible to the right parties. This is a full-time role thatwill be based in the AP New Yorkoffice. What you will do: Schedule and coordinate meetings for the CEO across internal and external calendars Create and manageteam meeting agendas, materials, and presentations Communication management:draft, proofread, send, and follow up on emails and action items Monitor and report onprogress across all grant projects and help coordinate moving parts Partner with the grant operations manager to prep andmaintaindocumentation, and join cross-departmental check-ins to track grantdeliverables from start to finish Spotfriction pointsin grant delivery and day-to-day processes, andoutlinesolutions Database upkeep and data entry Additionaltasks as needed to support the APFJ team Who you are: 4+ years of experiencewithscheduling,projectand event coordination Bachelor's Degreerequired ProficiencyintheMicrosoft OfficeSuite,project management software, and CRMplatforms Business acumen with experience working with cross-functional teams and seniormanagersin large,complex organizations Excellent communication and presentation skillsacross levels of leadership Ability tomeettight deadlinesandusetime efficiently to completetaskson schedule Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English language Authorization to work in the United States for any employer What will set you apart: Knowledge of the media landscape A keeninterest in furthering the APFJ mission An eye for process improvement, andsuperior organizational skills Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills Salary & Benefits: The anticipated salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 - based on a candidate's skills, qualifications and location. The Associated Press offers comprehensive benefits, which include: Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage Retirement benefits Company paid life insurance Paid vacation and sick days Paid parental leave for any new parent Mental well-being resources Application deadline isMarch 4, at11:59 PM ET AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law. Nearest Major Market: New York City Job Segment: Project Manager, Data Entry, Business Process, CRM, Database, Technology, Administrative, Management