Assistant Editor

Who we're looking for

• We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer Assistant Editor who love words and nature. Themes include (but are not limited to): climate change, environmental degradation, use of technology for environmental monitoring, rising sea levels, melting ice caps, impoverishment of marine and terrestrial biodiversity.

What you'll be doing

• Work with writers to edit their pieces and ensure copy is stylistically and tonally appropriate
• Producing informative and compelling pieces on the environmental issues of our day
• Producing at least 3 short-form/ long-form stories a week on newsworthy topics with analysis
• Research, collate and synthesise scientific content aligned with Earth.org’s mission
• Enhance public understanding of the issue at hand by breaking down complex topics into prose free of obscure acronyms and jargon

Who you are

• Undergraduate degree, preferably in English, Journalism, Environmental Sciences, International Politics, Economics, or similar
• Excellent command of the English language
• Ability to discern and utilise relevant and appropriate sources
• Quick turnaround time, while prioritising quality of work

The Opportunity

• Become a global reference point for online environmental news and analysis
• Learn and write about the environmental issues you care about the most
• Build a reputation as a reliable source of factual information
• Strengthen your online portfolio on a reputable platform for a good cause
• Have your work circulate via our website, social media platforms and newsletters
• Sharpen your editing skills
• Bring Science closer to our readers with a clear and engaging prose
• Become a member of a worldwide community of vetted high-caliber writers