Digital Editor

Polis Analysis; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Digital Editor to join its mission-driven team. This unique voluntary role offers university students or recent graduates the chance to gain invaluable hands-on experience in digital media analysis and current affairs. You'll contribute to monthly newsletters, analyze the digital media landscape, and advocate for free speech solutions. This position not only enhances your professional portfolio but also allows you to work alongside experienced professionals dedicated to combating online threats to information integrity. Join a supportive culture that encourages growth and innovation while making a meaningful impact in the realm of digital media.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and research skills are essential for this role.
• Candidates should have excellent writing skills and a commitment to fact-based reporting.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to newsletters on viral fake news and malign influence operations.
• Analyze digital media trends and respond to breaking news impacting information integrity.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Research Skills

Writing Skills

Commitment to Free Speech

Fact-Based Reporting

Education

University Degree or Recent Graduate

Tools

AI Tools

Job description

Polis Analysis is a mission-driven organisation. Our six-point mission defines who we are, what we do, and what we stand for:

• We are committed to helping individuals, not large corporations, navigate a volatile and unpredictable political world. We provide clear, direct analysis of global political developments, explaining how they impact you.
• Our analysis is fact-based, aimed at countering the spread of misinformation.
• We make politics accessible. Our work is free of jargon, free of ads, and free of charge.
• Our stance is strictly impartial to combat the growing polarisation and partisanship found in mainstream media.
• We are dedicated to empowering young people, the next generation of leaders, by helping them navigate the political landscape, especially as they are more exposed to fake news online, have fewer resources to stay informed, and are often less politically engaged.
• Polis Analysis believes that informed citizens create healthier democracies. We stand by the right of individuals to be informed about the political decisions affecting their lives. At Polis Analysis, our goal is to empower citizens with the knowledge they need to navigate global politics. We are not here to influence; we are here to inform.

Role: Digital Editor (2-4 hours per week)

As a Digital Editor, you will support our new Digital Media Observatory by helping us monitor and respond to online threats to information integrity. This voluntary role is perfect for university students or recent graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in digital media analysis and current affairs. You will play a key role in helping us combat malign influence operations and raise awareness about online dangers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to our monthly newsletters identifying and explaining case studies of viral fake news and malign influence operations.
• Examine, analyse, and contribute to long-form reports on the digital media landscape, exploring new risks and emerging trends.
• Respond to breaking news and global events by researching and analysing their impacts on information integrity and free speech.
• Help advocate for free speech solutions to combat threats to information integrity, contributing to Polis Analysis’s media literacy efforts and exploring how AI tools can help protect online spaces.
• Gain practical experience in media analysis, research, and digital communication, working with a dedicated and mission-driven team.
• Build a professional portfolio with your contributions to published content that addresses real-world challenges in the digital media landscape.
• Be part of a supportive team culture, where internal growth and the implementation of new ideas are actively encouraged.
• Learn from and engage with experienced professionals and members of our Advisory Board.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Strong analytical skills and a passion for combating online threats to information integrity.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Commitment to both free speech and fact-based reporting.

Closing date for applications: 30 April 2025

Commitment: 2-4 hours per week

To apply:

Please apply via LinkedIn or send your CV and Cover Letter to [e-mail] by 30 April 2025 at 23:59 UK time. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Non-profit Organizations