Editorial Fellow, Audubon Magazine Job at National Audubon Society in New York

Overview

Editorial Fellow, Audubon Magazine at National Audubon Society — join to apply for this role and contribute to Audubon magazine and Audubon.org. This opportunity supports editorial storytelling across digital and print platforms, focusing on science, conservation, and environmental topics.

About Audubon — The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with a long history of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats. Learn more at www.audubon.org and on social media.

Position Summary

Audubon magazine is offering an exciting opportunity to join our editorial team as an Editorial Fellow, working on both digital stories for Audubon.org and our quarterly print magazine. The magazine celebrates birds and addresses biodiversity loss, habitat conservation, climate change, and related planetary issues, while emphasizing diverse and inclusive science and conservation efforts. In 2021, Audubon won a National Magazine Award for “General Excellence.”

As a full-time fellow, the selected applicant will contribute digital and print content and gain insight into editorial work at a major publication. The fellowship is a training ground for a long-term career in journalism. Ideal candidates will have strong writing and communication skills and an interest in science, conservation, and environmental topics, including social justice. Fellows will develop skills to create fresh, accurate content under deadlines and tell longer narrative stories. The intent is for fellows to gain published work, experience, and job savvy to help them land a staff job or launch freelance work.

Fellows Schedule

The fellowship is approximately 35 hours per week. For fellows outside of New York City or DC, the role is fully remote. For fellows located in NYC or DC, the role is hybrid based out of either the NYC or DC office. Projected term of employment: January 5, 2026, through the end of June 2026.

To apply, please upload a one-page cover letter, a one-page resume, and links to three to five writing samples. The links can be included in the cover letter.

Compensation

$20.00 / hour

Essential Functions

• Pitch and write articles for Audubon.org, working closely with the digital team to turn around news stories on tight deadlines while developing longer reported pieces. May also assign and edit stories under supervision of the digital editorial director.
• Assist the print staff with research, story development, and fact-checking; contribute written stories for various sections of Audubon magazine.
• Help identify and write SEO and high-engagement stories that satisfy a variety of needs, from being a valuable resource on our site to getting featured in magazine newsletters.
• Dive into the backend of Audubon’s website to build stories and maintain content; explore tools for creating innovative storytelling.
• Attend and participate in weekly editorial meetings to review stories in development and plan future coverage.
• Help track and expand efforts to increase diversity among sources, writers, and topics.
• Maintain and foster a culture of safety.
• Other duties as needed and assigned.

Qualifications And Experience

• Graduate-level journalism classes or degree; or relevant work or field experience.
• Experience reporting and writing stories, preferably for online and print.
• Experience developing story ideas and promoting content through social media.
• An avid interest in science, wildlife, and environmental issues, including how they affect birds and people.
• Experience with multimedia and content management systems is a plus.
• Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
• Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates.

Accessibility Statement

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