AlterNet, a leader of independent news and information on a wide range of progressive topics, is now accepting applications for writing fellows. Our mission is to help college and university graduates early in their careers gain entry-level skills and experience in a fast-paced digital news environment, with interest in text-based (with the potential of some video-based) content.
Requirements: Qualified candidates must have:
• A background in newswriting/nonfiction essay writing and/or video creation and editing
• A burning interest in social justice & progressive issues that AlterNet covers: race, sexuality and gender, the environment, civil liberties, economic and world affairs
Roles: Based on your interest, and our needs, your fellowship will combine a mix of these activities:
• Original writing and research
• Production work, consisting of CMS formatting, image editing, and securing rights to republish content from other publishers
• Video editing
• Social media production
• General support of AlterNet editors’ day-to-day editorial work
• Administrative support for ongoing editorial and development projects
Deadlines and Duration of Program for Fall 2017
Application deadline: Oct. 6, 2017
AlterNet fellowships may be full-time or part-time, depending on your stated interest and our need—full-time or at least 24 hours (3 full 8-hour days) a week is preferable.
AlterNet fellowships last a minimum of 11 weeks and are based in our New York City office. Fellowships are offered on a rolling basis—please specify in your application when you would like to participate (i.e., if October 2–December 15 aren’t feasible, the dates you can begin and end an 11-week period, and if you wish to state a preference for full-time or part-time).
Compensation and Credit: AlterNet will assist fellows in arranging for academic or work-study credit, as needed. We offer a stipend of $400/week for full-time fellows (or $12/hour for part-time fellows).