The Atlantic Council's Europe Center is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as a Resident 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 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.