Editorial Fellow
Mother Jones, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Position Description
The Ben Bagdikian Fellowship Program offers an industry‑leading crash course in investigative journalism. Fellows fact‑check our most ambitious and impactful reporting, learning what it takes to publish hard‑hitting stories that inspire change. As fact‑checkers, fellows work closely with reporters and editors across the newsroom and platforms to ensure the accuracy and fairness of our reporting.
Fellowships are full‑time positions.
Fellows’ primary responsibility is fact‑checking our bi‑monthly print magazine, web stories, videos, and weekly radio show. They reverse‑engineer investigations and reported pieces, learning how to report, organize, and write sophisticated magazine or radio stories.
Additional duties may include original writing and reporting, involvement in digital projects such as newsletters, multimedia production, and our Climate Desk partnership, depending on time, interest, and organizational needs.
Fellows receive training in research tools, methods, media law, and regular skill‑building sessions covering the operations of a media organization.
Fellows should be prepared to work from our Washington, DC, or San Francisco offices at least once a week.
Fellows are required to work in the United States; CIR cannot furnish work visas.
This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement with Local 2103, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, AFL‑CIO.
Responsibilities
Fact‑check the bi‑monthly print magazine, web stories, videos, and weekly radio show.
Reverse‑engineer investigations and reported pieces.
Provide original writing and reporting when opportunities arise.
Participate in digital projects such as newsletters, multimedia production, and the Climate Desk partnership.
Attend training in research tools, media law, and skill‑building sessions.
Work from Washington, DC, or San Francisco office at least once a week.
Comply with the collective bargaining agreement of Local 2103.
Qualifications
Curious, hardworking, and committed to learning independent journalism practices.
Background in journalism or related field is desirable but not required.
Can work full time for a year starting 3 August 2026.
Prepared to work in the United States; cannot receive work visa sponsorship.
Open to candidates from historically underrepresented communities, including people of color, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities.
Benefits Fellows receive $27.47 per hour plus health, dental, and vision benefits, 12 sick days, and accrual of 15 vacation days. The CIR workweek is 37.5 hours.
How to Apply Applications are open from 8 April to 26 April at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. Apply here: https://www.motherjones.com/careers/fellowships/
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Fellowships are full‑time positions.
Fellows’ primary responsibility is fact‑checking our bi‑monthly print magazine, web stories, videos, and weekly radio show. They reverse‑engineer investigations and reported pieces, learning how to report, organize, and write sophisticated magazine or radio stories.
Additional duties may include original writing and reporting, involvement in digital projects such as newsletters, multimedia production, and our Climate Desk partnership, depending on time, interest, and organizational needs.
Fellows receive training in research tools, methods, media law, and regular skill‑building sessions covering the operations of a media organization.
Fellows should be prepared to work from our Washington, DC, or San Francisco offices at least once a week.
Fellows are required to work in the United States; CIR cannot furnish work visas.
This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement with Local 2103, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, AFL‑CIO.
Responsibilities
Fact‑check the bi‑monthly print magazine, web stories, videos, and weekly radio show.
Reverse‑engineer investigations and reported pieces.
Provide original writing and reporting when opportunities arise.
Participate in digital projects such as newsletters, multimedia production, and the Climate Desk partnership.
Attend training in research tools, media law, and skill‑building sessions.
Work from Washington, DC, or San Francisco office at least once a week.
Comply with the collective bargaining agreement of Local 2103.
Qualifications
Curious, hardworking, and committed to learning independent journalism practices.
Background in journalism or related field is desirable but not required.
Can work full time for a year starting 3 August 2026.
Prepared to work in the United States; cannot receive work visa sponsorship.
Open to candidates from historically underrepresented communities, including people of color, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities.
Benefits Fellows receive $27.47 per hour plus health, dental, and vision benefits, 12 sick days, and accrual of 15 vacation days. The CIR workweek is 37.5 hours.
How to Apply Applications are open from 8 April to 26 April at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. Apply here: https://www.motherjones.com/careers/fellowships/
#J-18808-Ljbffr