Editorial Assistant, Earth Journalism Network (EJN)

Internews seeks to hire an Editorial Assistant who will assist with the production, tracking, and distribution of EJN content, maintaining the EJN website and providing editorial support to EJN program staff across regions.

The Editorial Assistant should have experience with research, writing and editing content in English, and content management. This position reports to the EJN Senior Editor and Content Officer.

Responsibilities

• As directed, research and write project updates and impact stories and assist with the product of newsletters, resources and reports.
• Assist with the distribution of content, primarily posting resources, project updates and stories on the EJN website.
• Participate in screening applications for grant and training opportunities, reviewing submissions to ensure they meet specific criteria.
• Assist with webinars, online courses and workshops, including providing technical support, organizing registration, and inviting speakers.
• Assist the EJN Editor and web development team with coordinating improvements to the EJN website.
• Support with data collection and database management, including data entry, organizing files and distributing surveys, and provide other administrative support as directed.
• Assist with social media activities such as engaging with EJN’s Google group and WhatsApp group members, offering creative input and contributing to communications campaigns as needed.

Required qualifications

• 3 years’ prior relevant experience, including journalism experience; newsroom experience preferred.
• Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Strong writing skills; copyediting experience a significant asset.
• Familiarity with content management systems (e.g., Drupal).
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Interest in environmental and/or climate change issues.
• Willingness to work with international colleagues in distant (and multiple) time zones.
• Ability to work well with others, meet deadlines, and respond to changes in priorities.

Preferred qualifications

Note: Candidates who do not have these preferred qualifications, but who are interested and willing to learn, are encouraged to apply.

• Experience with media and/or development projects

How to apply

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To learn more and apply, please click here.