Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press Employee Directory
Legal ServicesDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is a nonprofit legal services organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, founded in 1970 to safeguard First Amendment freedoms and journalists' rights to gather and report news. It offers free legal resources and supports journalists and news outlets on issues such as open government and access to information, and it operates a 24/7 Legal Defense Hotline. It also files amicus briefs and represents journalists and news organizations pro bono in cases involving First Amendment freedoms and newsgathering. In addition to litigation work, the group provides free resources on media-law topics and conducts trainings for news organizations, freelance journalists, documentary filmmakers, and others who gather and report news; it also runs fellowships and internships to prepare the next generation of media lawyers. In 2026 the organization expanded its Local Legal Initiative with the addition of a Louisiana-based staff attorney, signaling ongoing growth in on-the-ground legal support.