WhoWhatWhy seeks an election integrity fellow

Are you a current student or recent graduate looking to gain journalism experience in a unique environment? Are you passionate about American democracy, fighting voter suppression, and making a difference?

The groundbreaking investigative news site WhoWhatWhy is looking for an election integrity fellow to join our reporting team. The election integrity fellowship is focused on journalism exposing the many ways elected officials charged with ensuring voters’ rights and honest elections, continue to fail in their duty, with ominous implications for the 2020 election. You will work from your location, learning the craft of exceptional investigative journalism from experienced editors. This is an extraordinary opportunity to learn how to be a specialized, nuanced journalist. Plus, you will earn a monthly stipend.

Expectations:

We are looking for a passionate go-getter, who is eager to learn and already knowledgeable on or interested in the issue of voter suppression to a certain degree
You will be expected to “own” the election integrity beat and write an average of three stories per month with the guidance and supervision of our politics editor and editorial team
You must be willing to commit to do this job for a minimum of 6 months
A hunger to learn and grow as a reporter
Some previous journalism experiences
Passion for election integrity issues, especially voter suppression

All staff are required to respond to emails on a daily basis. If you possess a high level of self-motivation, work well independently, strive for excellence, and can commit quality time to refining your journalism skills and producing solid work, please apply.

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