ACOS opens safety training for exiled media editors
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 11 March 2026 | JP Global Monitoring
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ACOS Alliance has opened applications for its first Editor Safety Cohort, an online training from April 20 to May 11, 2026, offering up to 15 free places for exiled media editors to strengthen safe commissioning, source protection and mental health support.Summary
NEW YORK — The ACOS Alliance has launched applications for its first Editor Safety Cohort Training Program for exiled media, scheduled from April 20 to May 11, 2026. Up to 15 free slots are available for editors working with media organizations operating outside their home countries.
The program is tailored to editors navigating the unique challenges of cross-border journalism, including heightened risks for local journalists, freelancers, and sources. Participants will receive structured training as well as peer learning opportunities, recognizing the expertise exiled editors bring to complex editorial decisions.
Training focuses on safe commissioning practices, mental health awareness, and protocols to protect journalists and sources under pressure. Sessions will be led by an experienced journalist and senior editor with a background in reporting from closed societies where independent journalism carries severe consequences.
Practical exercises include safety mapping for cross-border workflows, guidance on transnational repression, and trauma-aware management for editors overseeing high-stakes operations. Weekly sessions will be held online, complemented by an individual coaching session and completion of the Fundamentals of Safe Commissioning online course.
Participants who complete the program and online course will receive a certificate of completion. Further details and the application form are available on the ACOS Alliance website.
WHY THIS MATTERS: This initiative highlights growing support structures for exiled journalists facing operational and safety risks, offering practical guidance on cross-border editorial workflows. Pakistani media organizations can learn from such programs to strengthen safety protocols, peer support networks, and editorial risk management, particularly for teams working under pressure or in conflict-affected regions.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 17, 2026
ATTRIBUTION: Based on a report by the ACOS Alliance.
PHOTO: AI-generated; for illustrative purposes only.
Key Points
- Applications open for ACOS Alliance's first Editor Safety Cohort, running April 20-May 11, 2026.
- Up to 15 free slots are available for editors working with media organisations outside their home countries.
- Training covers safe commissioning, source protection, mental health awareness and trauma-aware management.
- Weekly online sessions are complemented by individual coaching and a Fundamentals of Safe Commissioning online course.
- Participants who complete the program and course will receive a certificate of completion.
Key Questions & Answers
Who can apply?
Editors working with media organizations operating outside their home countries, particularly those in exile, are eligible to apply.
How many places are available?
The cohort offers up to 15 free slots for qualifying editors.
What topics does the training cover?
Sessions focus on safe commissioning, source protection, mental health awareness, and trauma-aware management; practical exercises address cross-border safety risks.
What do participants receive on completion?
Completing the program and the online Fundamentals of Safe Commissioning course earns a certificate of completion.
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