About the role#
The National Audubon Society is hiring an Editorial Fellow to join the team for a full-time, paid position. This role serves as a training ground for a career in journalism, offering a behind-the-scenes look at operations for both digital and print platforms. The fellowship runs from January 2027 through June 2027.
What you'll do#
- Pitch and write articles for Audubon.org and contribute content for the print magazine.
- Work with the digital team to produce news stories on tight deadlines and develop longer reported pieces.
- Assist print staff with research, story development, and fact-checking.
- Manage backend website tools to build and maintain content.
- Identify and write SEO and high-engagement stories.
- Attend weekly editorial meetings to plan coverage.
- Help track and expand efforts to increase diversity among sources, writers, and topics.
- Optionally assign and edit stories under the supervision of the digital editorial director.
- Maintain a culture of safety.
What you'll need#
- A graduate-level degree or coursework in journalism, or equivalent work experience.
- Experience reporting and writing stories for print or online outlets.
- Experience honing story ideas and promoting content through social media.
- An interest in science, wildlife, and environmental issues, specifically how they affect birds and people.
- A commitment to Audubon values, including care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
- Experience with multimedia or content management systems is helpful but not required.
- Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments.
Location & details#
- This position is based in New York, NY.
- The role is hybrid, with a requirement to work in an office every Monday and Tuesday, plus two additional days per month.
- Remote work within the United States may be considered for candidates not within commuting distance of an Audubon office.
- This is a 35-hour per week position.
About National Audubon Society
The National Audubon Society is a non-profit organization focused on the protection of birds and their habitats. Founded in 1905, it operates throughout the Americas using science, public policy, and environmental education. The organization employs over 1,000 people and maintains a network of nature centers and chapters. Its work includes land stewardship and grassroots conservation efforts.
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