About the role#
The National Audubon Society is seeking an Editorial Fellow to join the team for a full-time, paid fellowship. This role serves as a training ground for a career in journalism, offering hands-on experience with both digital content for Audubon.org and the quarterly print magazine. Fellows gain experience in reporting, writing, and editorial operations while working alongside staff to cover science, wildlife, and environmental issues.
What you'll do#
- Pitch and write articles for Audubon.org and contribute to Audubon magazine.
- Work with the digital team to meet tight deadlines for news stories.
- Develop longer reported pieces and assist print staff with research and fact-checking.
- Assign and edit stories under the supervision of the digital editorial director.
- Identify and write SEO-focused and high-engagement content.
- Use the website backend to build stories and maintain content.
- Explore tools for creating new ways to tell stories.
- Participate in weekly editorial meetings to plan coverage.
- Help track and expand efforts to increase diversity among sources, writers, and topics.
- Maintain and foster a culture of safety.
What you'll need#
- Graduate-level journalism degree or classes, or relevant work experience.
- Experience reporting and writing for online or print publications.
- Experience honing story ideas and promoting content through social media.
- An interest in science, wildlife, and environmental issues.
- Familiarity with multimedia and content management systems is a plus.
- Commitment to organizational values including care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
- Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid position working 35 hours per week.
- The term runs from January 2027 through June 2027.
- The role is hybrid-preferred. Hybrid employees work in the New York office every Monday and Tuesday, plus two additional days per month. Remote work may be considered for candidates outside of commuting distance to an Audubon office.
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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