Journalist / Researcher

Freelancingforgood; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A human rights organization is seeking a Freelance Journalist/Researcher for a three-month fixed term contract. The role involves monitoring and publishing articles on Reform UK and requires excellent research and writing skills. Candidates should demonstrate a passion for opposing hate and a proactive attitude. Applications are encouraged from individuals who can manage emotional stress associated with this important work. This position offers the flexibility of working fully remote or being London-based.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate knowledge of Reform UK or the far right.
• Proactive, innovative individual able to work independently.
• Emotional resilience is important due to the nature of the work.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, research, and publish articles about Reform UK.
• Collaborate with teams to provide information for campaigns.

Skills

Research skills

Investigative skills

Journalistic skills

Writing skills

Online research

Job description

HOPE not hate is looking for a Journalist/Researcher.

Overview:

• Freelance role: full time, three months fixed term contract
• Location: Either fully remote within the UK or London-based
• Language: English
• Salary: £35,000 per year (pro-rata)
• Applications closing: 1st February

Job Description

HOPE not hate are looking for a freelance journalist/researcher to join the Research Team’s Reform UK Monitoring Unit for three months to work on a specific report. The role will include:

• Monitoring, researching and publishing relevant articles and reports about Reform UK.
• Working with teams across HOPE not hate to ensure they have relevant information for campaigns.

Role Requirements

The type of person we are looking for:

• Someone passionate about opposing the far right and hate in all its forms. Being able to demonstrate a knowledge of Reform UK or the far right would be helpful.
• Someone with excellent research, investigative and journalistic skills.
• Someone with excellent writing skills. You will be required to write and publish.
• Someone with an interest in online research and open-source intelligence techniques is a bonus.
• Someone who is proactive, innovative and intelligent and is able to work fast and independently.
• Someone who can demonstrate emotional resilience when working on a tough issue in a high pressure climate.

We understand that our work can be stressful, and we have support in place for all team members who need it, but we encourage applicants to think carefully about whether they are prepared to work on this subject area day in day out.

How to apply?

To apply, please answer each of the following questions, using no more than 300 words per question.

• Outline why you are interested in becoming a journalist/researcher at HOPE not hate.
• Outline any research and writing experience.
• Explain what threat you think Reform UK poses and any relevant knowledge you have about them.

Please also provide a CV and a sample of something you have researched and written (max 2,000 words). The sample does not need to have been published and can be an extract.

Then just send your application to [e-mail] with the subject line 'Researcher – Application'.