Deadline: April 29, 2022 (11:00 a.m. EDT [New York time])
Mongabay’s conservation technology reporting fellowship is now open. June-November 2022. Applications open.
The Sue Palminteri WildTech Reporting Fellowship primarily involves writing stories for Mongabay about conservation technology-related research.
Over the course of the part-time, six month program, the reporting fellow will work directly with Mongabay editors to develop their writing skills and publish a series of their stories on Mongabay’s renowned website, which boasts over four million global readers every month.
WildTech Reporting Fellow will be writing roughly six news stories and six interviews on a variety of conservation technology topics over a course of a six-month commitment. Topics will be assigned by one of our editors. The Mongabay fellow will work closely with Mongabay journalists, receiving guidance and feedback on their stories before publication.
The one-on-one training and mentorship from editors provides the fellow with a deeper understanding of journalistic programs and processes at Mongabay and helps build the fellow’s writing portfolio.
Program Schedule:
This is a part-time program. The Fellow will be working virtually (at home or wherever they feel most productive) with set deadlines to be met. We are flexible on how many hours per week the fellow is able to work. Some weeks could require more hours than others depending on the editorial stage of each assignment; our Fellow has to be flexible and plan accordingly.
Honorarium:
Thanks to the support of Conservation X-Labs, Mongabay readers, and Sue’s network of friends, the WildTech Reporting Fellow will receive a $5,000 honorarium for the duration of the program.
Fellowship Perks:
Publishing experience in a high-profile news outlet
Learning about journalistic programs and processes at Mongabay
Becoming part of a community of passionate and talented writers
Coaching and support.
How to apply:
Required Application Materials:
Applicants are required to submit the following documents (have these items prepared before beginning the application process):
1. Resume
2. Cover letter
Indicate why you are interested and what values & skills you can contribute to Mongabay.
Indicate whether you have previous experience in conservation technology or related fields. If you don’t, please explain what compelled you to apply for this opportunity.
3. Submit a writing sample from a journal entry or blog article (600 words max.)
4. Optional: submit an additional writing sample of your own.
