Bellingcat is Hiring - Editor - Applications Closed
Description of the Role
Bellingcat is looking for an experienced editor to oversee commissioning, writing, and publication of our investigations. This is an exciting role in a pioneering investigative outfit that works with some of the world’s leading lawyers, think-tanks, NGOs, and media outlets. The right candidate will have a solid understanding of open source investigative techniques, excellent written English, and will be a motivated self-starter. There are opportunities to work on important international investigations and to learn from the best in this field. This role will be mainly home-based.
The role will pay £46,000 per year.
Responsibilities
- Designing an editorial process for Bellingcat submissions
- Assessing story pitches and giving editorial direction to writers
- Sharpening copy ready for publication
- Writing headlines and social media posts
- Ensuring the visual presentation is consistent and imaginative
- Preparing articles for publication on the Bellingcat website
- Promoting investigations and managing Bellingcat’s social media accounts
- Writing the Bellingcat’s weekly newsletter
Skills
- Excellent written English (provide 3 samples of published writing)
- Solid understanding of open source investigation – the methods, the pitfalls, the best-of-class standards
- Ability to use basic Open Source tools (e.g. Echosec)
- Fluency in major social media platforms
- Design and Motion Graphics an advantage (ability to use Adobe InDesign or Illustrator, and After Effects)
- Arabic, Russian, or Spanish would be an advantage
Attributes
- Motivated self-starter, full of ideas and initiative, able to work without close supervision
- Willing to work outside of normal office hours when required
Experience
- At least 5 years’ experience in a writing and editing role either with a media outlet or with a think tank/NGO
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
Send a CV with a covering letter saying why you want this job and why you’re the right candidate to jobs@bellingcat.1eye.us
Successful candidates have been contacted for interviews.