Opinion Fellow

Opinion Fellowship
Department: Editorial, Opinion
Reports to: Deputy Opinion Editor & Features Editor
Normal location: New York, NY
Terms & conditions: May 2017 – November 2017, Full-time, 40 hours per week

Summary and purpose of role: We believe the open exchange of information, ideas and opinions has the power to change the world for the better. Our independent journalism holds power to account across the globe and brings information that's suppressed into the public domain. This openness allows us to provide our readers with the broadest possible perspective: the whole picture.

Guardian News & Media is now seeking an enthusiastic Opinion Fellow to work with the Opinion team, to produce content in a variety of formats across our digital platforms.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Key responsibilities and duties:
•Pitching ideas for exciting and interesting stories to the Guardian US opinion desk
•Writing news articles, reviews, features and conducting interviews
•Producing clean, accurate material on breaking news to deadline
•Ensuring that published material is kept up to date with the latest information
•Monitoring social media for conversation-starting stories and reactions, and developing these as news stories or in other formats for theguardian.com

Skills and behaviors:
•Experience as a reporter on a college and/or local newspaper, or blog or news website
•Sound experience in a variety of digital storytelling formats
•Excellent knowledge of news sources and social media
•Ability to work to deadlines and deliver stories and work on time
•Interested and passionate about impactful opinion journalism, especially in areas relevant to the Guardian’s mission as a progressive voice
•An understanding of the Guardian US's opinion coverage and editorial values of the Guardian

The fellowship program will run from May through November 2017 (approximately 6 months depending on start date) and is open to graduates of undergraduate and graduate schools.

This is a paid fellowship, and you will work approximately 40 hours per week.

All fellows must be authorized to work in the United States and live within a commutable distance from the area in which the role is based.

Deadline for receipt of application is Friday, March 10, 2017.

Guardian News & Media is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin, or citizenship.

This job description is a guide to the work you will initially be required to undertake. It summarizes the main aspects of the job but does not cover all the duties that the job holder may have to perform. It may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment and as your Experience grows, you will be expected to broaden your tasks, suggest improvements, solve problems and enhance the effectiveness of the role.

Arts Fellow

Arts Fellowship
Department: Editorial, Arts
Reports to: Arts Editor, East Coast & Arts Editor, West Coast
Normal location: New York, NY
Terms & conditions: May 2017 – November 2017, Full-time, 40 hours per week

Summary and purpose of role: We believe the open exchange of information, ideas and opinions has the power to change the world for the better. Our independent journalism holds power to account across the globe and brings information that's suppressed into the public domain. This openness allows us to provide our readers with the broadest possible perspective: the whole picture.

Guardian News & Media is now seeking an enthusiastic Arts Fellow to work with the Arts & Culture team, to produce content in a variety of formats across our digital platforms.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Key responsibilities and duties:
•Pitching ideas for exciting and interesting stories to the Guardian US arts desk
•Writing news articles, reviews, features and conducting interviews
•Producing clean, accurate material on breaking news to deadline
•Ensuring that published material is kept up to date with the latest information
•Monitoring social media for conversation-starting stories and reactions, and developing these as news stories or in other formats for theguardian.com

Skills and behaviors:
•Experience as a reporter on a college and/or local newspaper, or blog or news website
•Sound experience in a variety of digital storytelling formats
•Excellent knowledge of news sources and social media
•Ability to work to deadlines and deliver stories and work on time
•Interested and passionate about key arts areas (film, TV, music) and ideally with knowledge of others (books, stage, art and design)
•An understanding of the Guardian US's arts coverage and editorial values of the Guardian

The fellowship program will run from May through November 2017 (approximately 6 months depending on start date) and is open to graduates of undergraduate and graduate schools.

This is a paid fellowship, and you will work approximately 40 hours per week.

All fellows must be authorized to work in the United States and live within a commutable distance from the area in which the role is based.

Deadline for receipt of application is Friday, March 10, 2017.

Guardian News & Media is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin, or citizenship.

This job description is a guide to the work you will initially be required to undertake. It summarizes the main aspects of the job but does not cover all the duties that the job holder may have to perform. It may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment and as your Experience grows, you will be expected to broaden your tasks, suggest improvements, solve problems and enhance the effectiveness of the role.

Breaking News Fellow

Breaking News Fellowship
Department: Editorial, Newsdesk
Reports to: Deputy Editor, News
Office location: New York, NY
Terms & Conditions: May 2017 – November 2017, Full-time, 40 hours per week

Summary and purpose of role: We believe the open exchange of information, ideas and opinions has the power to change the world for the better. Our independent journalism holds power to account across the globe and brings information that's suppressed into the public domain. This openness allows us to provide our readers with the broadest possible perspective: the whole picture.

Guardian News & Media is now seeking two enthusiastic Breaking News Fellows to work with the news desk, to produce breaking news in a variety of formats across all of our digital platforms.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Key responsibilities and duties:
•Pitching ideas for exciting and interesting stories to the Guardian US news desk
•Working with the Guardian US team on formulating and pitching completed stories across the social web
•Writing or contributing to news articles, live blogs, explainers and social-powered news
•Producing clean, accurate material on breaking news to deadline
•Working with the news desk on determining the most suitable format for live and breaking news stories
•Ensuring that published material is kept up to date with the latest information
•Monitoring social media for conversation-starting stories and reactions, and developing these as news stories or in other formats for theguardian.com

Skills and behaviors:
•Experience as a reporter on a college and/or local newspaper, or blog or news website
•Sound experience in a variety of digital storytelling formats
•Excellent knowledge of news sources and social media
•Ability to work to deadlines and deliver stories and work on time

The fellowship program will run from May through November 2017 (approximately 6 months depending on start date) and is open to graduates of undergraduate and graduate schools.

This is a paid fellowship, and you will work approximately 40 hours per week.

All fellows must be authorized to work in the United States and live within a commutable distance from the area in which the role is based.

All candidates interested in applying for our New York Fellowship should upload your resume and cover letter as one document.

Deadline for receipt of application is Friday, March 10, 2017.

Guardian News & Media is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin, or citizenship.

This job description is a guide to the work you will initially be required to undertake. It summarizes the main aspects of the job but does not cover all the duties that the job holder may have to perform. It may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment and as your Experience grows, you will be expected to broaden your tasks, suggest improvements, solve problems and enhance the effectiveness of the role.

Time Inc. Postgraduate Fellowship

What we’re looking for: We're looking for 2017 graduates who want to start their careers at a legendary company on our iconic Southern campus in Birmingham, AL. We prefer that applicants have completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. If you’re a media-obsessed, enthusiastic self-starter who wants to build a career with iconic brands from our Southern campus in the heart of Birmingham, we want to hear from you.

Interested? Submit your application for the program, which runs from June to May of the following year. You'll be prompted to indicate the top brands and departments where you want to work. Students interested in an editorial internship are required to provide samples of their work or a digital portfolio.

After submitting your application, follow us @TimeIncCareers on Twitter and Instagram for the latest company news. If you have any questions, feel free to tweet us.

Review the full program details here. We offer opportunities across various departments.

Business Reporting Journalists in Residence Fellowship at Chicago Booth

The Stigler Center at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business is launching a Journalists in Residence Program from March 27–June 2, 2017. This program provides a transformative learning experience for up-and-coming journalists from around the world, working in all forms of media. It aims to shape the next generation of leaders in business reporting.

The program will take place over approximately 10 weeks at our Hyde Park campus, during which selected participants will audit classes, participate in events, collaborate with peers, and socialize with the university’s greatest scholars. Participants will choose their own classes at Chicago Booth. Examples of classes include The Firm and the Non-Market Environment with professor Marianne Bertrand, Crony Capitalism with professor Luigi Zingales, and Understanding Central Banks with professor Anil Kashyap.

The program is open to working journalists who have multiple years of media experience and are proficient in English.

Participants will receive:
Reimbursement for economy-class airfare to/from Chicago and visa application fee
A stipend of $9,000 to cover living expenses over the ten-week program
World-class training in business fundamentals at Chicago Booth free of charge
Participation in seminars and workshops at Chicago Booth and across the university
An opportunity to write for the ProMarket blog
Interaction with Booth faculty and students as well as other program participants
Designated study space
Certificate of participation upon successful completion of program

Application deadline: December 30, 2016

For more information about the program and to apply, visit our website: research.chicagobooth.edu/Stigler

Demos Emerging Voices Fellowship

The Fellowship:
The Emerging Voice Fellow gives voice to strong progressive values within Demos’ core areas of work: expanding the freedom to vote; addressing the role of money in politics; rebuilding pathways to the middle class; expanding women’s reproductive and economic autonomy; combatting the climate crisis in tandem with the racial and economic inequality crises; limiting corporate and financial sector power; and advancing racial equity. This fellowship is dedicated to developing junior writers and thinkers, in order to help them enter important public debates as a dynamic progressive voice.

As part of Demos’ Emerging Voices Initiative, the aim of the fellowship is to diversify the pipeline of public intellectuals and policy journalists in American political debates. As such, the fellowship provides one year of financial support, professional mentorship, and deep integration with a professional communications platform, which includes the Demos blog, PolicyShop, as well as our print, social and broadcast media activity. The Fellow will report to Rich Benjamin, Senior Fellow.

Candidates should be first and foremost strong writers—with backgrounds in investigative journalism, criticism, feature writing, policy analysis, blogging or other commentary. In addition, candidates should demonstrate a strong grasp of the pace of political and policy debate and be capable of engaging at the appropriate speed. Candidates with demonstrable interest affecting change in under-represented communities, and with diverse social backgrounds, are especially encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Conceiving and forging research and commentary agenda with advice and consultation among Demos staff.
• Researching and writing investigative journalism and/or commentary for media outlets on regular basis.
• Participating in the organization’s programmatic work, alongside Demos staff.
• Contributing to organization’s public events.

The successful candidate must have the following skills and qualities:

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills: You are a strong writer and communicator and demonstrate a strong ability to research, analyze, and persuade the public on complex ideas.
• Disciplined self-starter: You have the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines. You also have the ability to generate ideas and to deliver work inspired by your own initiative.
• Strong commitment to advancing Demos’ mission: You are passionate about Demos areas of work and are committed to excellence in research and communication as an emerging public intellectual.
• Media exposure: You have some publication credits (essays, blog posts, reviews, or other formats), ideally which advance a compelling progressive narrative of our democracy and/or economy.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate: You have a desire and ability to cooperate and seek guidance alongside experienced Demos staff.
• Commitment to racial equity. You consistently integrate your deep understanding of key racial equity concepts into work projects and interactions. You address the structural implications and disproportionate impacts of policies, activities, and decisions on race, class and other group identities within the context of your job responsibilities and writing.

The strongest candidates will also possess some of the following skills:
• Strong leadership ability
• Public speaking skills
• Facility with multi-disciplinary thinking and capacity for multi-issue research
• Progressive volunteerism experience
• An interest and track record addressing Latino social-political issues in the contemporary United States is an added value. This includes Latino civic involvement, Latinos and the economy (wages, education, housing, wealth), Latino politics, and Latino civil rights (voting rights policy, immigration, etc).

Candidates need to bring a strong commitment to excellence and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position is full-time and based in New York City.

Fellowships: Editorial, Justice, and Video

Want to grow as a journalist while absorbing a universe of green knowledge? Apply for the Grist Fellowship Program.

The Grist Fellowship Program is an opportunity to hone your skills at a national news outlet and deepen your understanding of environmental issues. We’re looking for early-career journalists with a variety of skills, from traditional reporting to multimedia whizbangery. We will offer exposure to the leading sustainability thinkers and theories of our time, real-world experience at a fast-paced news site, and the occasional “Is a hot dog a sandwich?” debate.

For our spring term, which begins in February 2017, we are offering three fellowships: an editorial fellowship, a justice fellowship, and a video fellowship. Fellows must make a six-month commitment. Each fellowship pays $2,600 per month. The editorial and video fellowships are based in Seattle, the justice fellow has the option to work remotely.

 

Editorial Fellow

Come be a fellow at Atlas Obscura! We are hoping to hire an editorial fellow to begin September 6, 2016, with the potential for a longer-term commitment.

Do you love history, culture, science, maps? Do you want to spend your days working at a digital media company devoted to exploring the world's hidden wonders? Do you want hands-on experience with a small team?

Work duties will be varied, as this is a start-up, and everyone pitches in. You would get experience writing and producing web stories, working on multimedia projects, and learning about social media strategy.

Some key attributes:
Demonstrated writing and reporting ability
Curiosity
Sense of humor
Passion for AO’s mission of finding and reporting on the coolest things on the planet

Salary. NYC-based job. Both 3-and-6 month stints available, with a preference for those who can stay for six. This is a 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. gig, so no current students with class commitments will be considered.

Guernica Fellowship

We are pleased to announce that Guernica is looking for applicants to join its inaugural Fellowship Program. The program aims to provide deep training in magazine editing and production, coupled with opportunities to work on a dedicated writing or multimedia project with an editor-mentor. Up to five emerging writers, editors and multimedia journalists will be selected for a six-month fellowship, which will include:

- Opportunities to work across the editorial planning and production cycle of the magazine
- Fact checking and copy editing
- Reading submissions
- Contributing ideas for forthcoming issues
- Assisting with publicity and social media
- Developing at least one piece for publication
- Mentorship from senior staff and training from industry professionals
- A $750 honorarium

Our focus when reviewing applications will be on finding emerging writers, journalists and editors with clear passion for digital publishing and literary reportage, and evident intellectual curiosity.

Nexus Media Journalism Fellowship

Climate Nexus is a strategic non­profit communications group dedicated to highlighting the impacts of climate change and clean energy solutions, both domestically and internationally.

For our Nexus Media Reporting Fellow, we are seeking a highly motivated college graduate who is interested in telling stories relating to climate change and getting experience in digital and video journalism. The fellow will create online content for Nexus Media , a syndicated newswire covering climate and energy. Experience will include pitching stories, writing articles, editing video, and light camera work. The goal is to have the fellow hone his or her skills in research, writing and video production, while creating digital content for commercial media audiences. The position is based in New York City and open to applicants with an undergraduate or advanced degree.

The Fellowship lasts for nine months and runs from mid­-September through mid­-June 2017, although dates are slightly flexible. Interviews will take place in August.

OUR ISSUES
We work with leading climate scientists, national and international NGOs, public and academic institutions, business, medical, faith and scientific leaders, economists, and grassroots activists to enrich public understanding of climate change and showcase solutions.

Applicants should possess the following characteristics:
­ Proven interest in climate science and policy
­ Strong research skills
­ Ability to write crisp, clean copy
­ Diligent work ethic and attention to detail
­ Ability to work with a team
­ A flexible work schedule—expect to work some early mornings and late evenings

Other desired qualifications include:
­ Experience communicating complex science to general audiences
­ Experience or education in journalism
­ Experience or education in film production

DETAILS
­ Fellows must be able to work 40 hours/week Monday-Friday on a roughly 9­-5 schedule, with occasional morning and evening work as the news cycle demands.
­ Compensation: $15/hour
­ For more information, visit climatenexus.org and nexusmediastudios.com