Mongabay French Language Fellowship Program 2023 | APPLY NOW

This informs the public about the Mongabay French Language Fellowship Program 2023. Details about the Program are given below.

Mongabay French Language Fellowship Program 2023

About Mongabay French Language Fellowship Program 2023

Mongabay is launching a French language fellowship program to provide paid opportunities for young and aspiring journalists in tropical countries. Through this program, fellows will gain valuable work experience with an international news outlet,  develop their environmental reporting skills, and create a portfolio of original publications.

Mongabay is seeking a full-time Fellowship Editor to manage this program, work closely with fellows to develop ideas into stories, and assist with editing French content from Mongabay’s African news bureau.

Program Details

The Fellowship Editor will primarily be responsible for managing Mongabay’s French-language fellowship program in Africa, including overseeing the application process; selecting and onboarding fellows in coordination with other Mongabay staff; working directly with fellows to publish on Mongabay’s French-language website; facilitating collaboration between fellows and Mongabay editors; and supporting Mongabay’s newsroom with copyediting and spot editing.

hI8P[]\The Fellowship Editor will manage and work with several fellows at any given time, and at least 6 per year. In addition to their primary responsibilities, suitable candidates will be expected to assist with the editorial process of Mongabay Africa.

Eligibility

  • Three or more years of experience working in journalism / editorial / writing required (environmental journalism preferred);
  • Exceptional fluency (writing and speaking) in French is required, and English capability is ideal;
  • Knowledge and familiarity with conservation and environmental issues are essential;
  • Demonstrated editorial ability to work with a variety of content, including formatting of feature articles, graphics, photo captions, and HTML;
  • Experience working with journalists for whom French may not be their native language is a strong positive;
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office, WordPress (or similar), Google Drive, and Asana (or similar project management system);
  • Reliable access to high-speed Internet is required;
  • Must be willing to commit to full-time role (40 hours per week) and available during regular business hours.

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

This position will play a critical role in the success of Mongabay’s new fellowship program, working with young and aspiring journalists from tropical countries. Due to our organizational culture and global work at-home staff, the most successful employees at Mongabay excel at working independently and producing consistent high-quality journalistic content by taking the initiative and thinking creatively about solutions to problems. In this context, this person:

  • Is required to demonstrate talent in editing;
  • functions independently and produces high quality work with tight deadlines;
  • makes timely decisions and demonstrates good judgment;
  • maintains a strong sense of professionalism and reliability;
  • contributes to the Mongabay team by communicating and working cooperatively with staff, while following through on tasks and delivering results;
  • fosters positive relationships with journalists and fellows;
  • adjusts approaches according to feedback;
  • demonstrates personal integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Mongabay French Language Fellowship Program 2023 Application

Apply online here. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until filled. On the application, you will be asked to fill out basic contact information, pay rate expectations, reference information (2), and to upload the following documents:

  1. Cover letter – please provide specific examples of your experience related to this position, as well as specific examples of your ability to work effectively from home and meet deadlines (1-2 pages)
  2. Resume – (1-2 pages)
  3. Two references

Pour la description du poste en français, veuillez cliquer ici. Applications may be submitted in French or English. Please note that you do not need to provide letters of recommendation and we will not reach out to references before getting your permission to do so.

Application Deadline

  •  The applications are On a Rolling basis.

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