AWJP Editor, West African GBV Reporting Fellowship

This is a call for application to all African Women Journalists to apply for the AWJP 2022. See eligibility requirements and application information below.

Africa Women Journalism Project (AWJP) Editor, West African GBV Reporting Fellowship

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The AWJP is an initiative dedicated to empowering women journalists by providing them with the skills and resources they need to create content that raises awareness of under-reported issues affecting women and makes a business case for sustained gender reporting supported by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ).

The AWJP + ICFJ West African GBV Reporting Fellowship, run with the support of the Ford Foundation in West Africa, focuses on women and girls in their reporting on cultural, societal, and political inequalities that contribute to gender-based violence, impede economic opportunity, and limit the participation of West African women in development.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be responsible for editing exciting and engaging content for broadcast, online and print content. The ideal candidate must be a creative problem solver with solid journalist judgment, detail skills and the ability to think creatively.

The ideal candidate should have solid news judgment and a thorough understanding of the different writing styles and subject matter relevant to gender-focused news organizations and will work alongside several other editorial experts, including researchers, writers, data analysts, designers, and social media strategists.Scope of work:

Skills

Have strong writing/editing/proofreading skills and an excellent portfolio.
Excellent written skills in English. Similar skills in French will be an advantage.
Have an eye for detail paired with critical thinking skills.
Be able to prioritize tasks and multitask.
Have excellent knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, audio, and visual media.
Knowledge of GBV and other gender-related expertise will be an added advantage.
Have the ability to deal with criticism or disagreements with Fellows professionally.
Be familiar with significant laws concerning libel, copyright, invasion of privacy, and contempt.
Experience with or familiarity with digital collaboration tools such as Slack, GSuite, Miro and Trello is preferred but isn’t a must.
High levels of integrity, accountability, energy, and adaptability
Be willing to work unusual hours to accommodate different time zones.
Have excellent internal and external communication skills.

Qualifications:

At least eight (8) years of work experience in journalism, writing website content, editing, proofreading, layout, graphic design, and communications in the public or private sector.
The ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and execute tasks in a collaborative environment is required.