Remote Environmental Journalism Fellow

Sierra Club; United States; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Club is seeking an Editorial Fellow for Sierra Magazine in Oakland or remote. You will write for online and print editions, fact-check content, and develop story ideas under a deadline-driven newsroom culture.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong writing and editing skills, and a commitment to environmental and social justice issues. You’ll participate in workshops and help expand audience reach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong writing, research, and editing skills.
• Awareness of environmental and social justice issues.
• Ability to multitask and work under deadlines.
• Familiarity with Sierra print/online content and tone.
• Self-starter who can lead on story ideas, assignments, and research.
• Published clips and/or experience working at a publication is a plus.
• Committed to evolving understanding of systems of oppression and privilege.
• Constructive, can-do attitude with kindness and humor.

Responsibilities

• Write weekly articles and dispatches for the magazine’s online edition.
• Write short articles 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 build new audiences.
• Miscellaneous editorial office duties as needed.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Strong writing

Editing

Research skills

Environmental justice

Multitasking

Deadlines

Self-starter

Publications

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Sierra Club is seeking an Editorial Fellow for Sierra Magazine in Oakland or remote. You will write for online and print editions, fact-check content, and develop story ideas under a deadline-driven newsroom culture.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong writing and editing skills, and a commitment to environmental and social justice issues. You’ll participate in workshops and help expand audience reach.