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 Better Conflict Bulletin is looking for writers

Better Conflict Bulletin is looking for a professional writer to produce a weekly newsletter for those who care about making the U.S. political conflict less violent and more productive. The ideal candidate is someone who is both fascinated and horrified by the polarization of American politics. You’re already reading widely across the political spectrum, suspicious of ideology and tribalism, nerdy about conflict dynamics, and more into the idea of learning to live together than winning.

ABOUT THE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a new publication which will offer news and informed perspectives on the U.S. civil conflict. Topics will include polarization, the culture war, disinformation, institutional trust, censorship, algorithms, extremism, protest movements, and so on. We are writing for professionals whose work touches this conflict in some way including mediators, technologists, researchers, policy-makers and journalists. Conflict is an essential part of how society changes, so we’re not trying to end or “resolve” it. Rather, we’re trying to have better conflict — a good fight. Our orientation is practical, as we are always asking the question: what can I, as a professional whose work is touched by this conflict, do differently to make things better?

THE BETTER CONFLICT BULLETIN WILL BE IN NEWSLETTER FORM AND INCLUDE:

  • A weekly roundup of the best news, essays, and research in this space. This will be your main task.
  • Interviews with people working on conflict-related problems.
  • Original articles that summarize important trends or research.

WE MIGHT DISCUSS CONTENT LIKE:

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN SUBMISSION

  • Write a short introduction about yourself
  • Include a paragraph highlighting your writing experience, relevant credentials and publication credits
  • Attach links to your strongest work or portfolio, and online profile.

COMPENSATION

  • “$500 per newsletter, plus the same for occasional reported pieces.”

CONTACT

All questions and submissions to Jonathan Stray, Editor at Better Conflict Bulletin, at:  DM Jonathan on Twitter or his website’s contact page

Apply here.

Margarita Sanabria

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