Editorial Fellow - Remote

Overview

The Sierra Editorial Fellow is an early career journalist looking for real world experience in the day-to-day world of magazine publishing, focusing on environmental and social justice issues.

In Short

• Write weekly articles and dispatches for the magazine’s online edition.
• Write short articles and news dispatches for the magazine’s print edition.
• Fact-check articles for the magazine.
• Carry out short- and long-term research or writing projects as needed.
• Attend weekly editorial meetings.
• Participate in writing workshops to improve craft.
• Cultivate and expand social media reach and maintain strategies for building new audiences.
• Miscellaneous editorial office duties, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong writing, research, and editing skills.
• Awareness of and interest in environmental and social justice issues.
• Ability to multitask and work under deadlines.
• Familiarity with Sierra print/online content and tone.
• Self-starter who can take the lead on story ideas, assignments, and research.
• Published clips and/or experience working at publication a plus.
• Committed to evolving understanding of systems of oppression.
• Uplifting and additive approach towards mistakes and challenges.

Benefits

• Gain real-world experience in magazine publishing.
• Work with a team committed to environmental and social justice.
• Participate in writing workshops.
• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to develop a portfolio of published work.