Global Press Journal is an award-winning, international news organization that works to create a more informed, inclusive world by training and employing local women journalists in the world’s least-covered places. We produce accurate, exceptional journalism that transforms global narratives and increases access to information locally.

We are recruiting a freelance Spanish-language copy editor to join the Global Press Accuracy Network (GPAN) and work closely with editors and reporters to produce accurate, ethical stories.

To be considered for this role, candidates must have at least one year of professional copy-editing experience in the Spanish language. Copy editors complete thorough, high-quality copy edits of Global Press Journal news content, using Global Press style and adhering to standard grammar, punctuation and rules of clarity. Experience copy editing for a local-language publication is a plus.

GPAN members are paid per piece and are typically given 24-48 hour deadlines. GPAN members specify the amount of work they are looking for and work closely with Global Press’ managing editor, lead editors and reporters. All GPAN work can be done remotely.

Global Press Journal reporters work in the least-covered parts of the world and speak dozens of languages. We currently publish in six languages and syndicate our news to dozens of countries. Global Press is a diverse and thriving international media organization that seeks out team members who:
·        Are willing to challenge the 24-hour news cycle and stereotypical definitions of international news value
·        Believe in the power of local women journalists to write and report undiscovered, high-quality human stories to change our world
·        Are equally committed to journalistic tradition and journalistic innovation
·        Thrive in a collaborative environment where team members can be honest with one another and always aim to be better than they were yesterday
·        Strive for 100% accuracy in every assignment
·        Employ discipline, generosity and humor in their daily work

Think you have what it takes? Then apply to be a copy editor for Global Press!
 Please upload a resume and cover letter that explains why you are the ideal candidate for this position.

Title: Editorial Coach, Latin America

Department: Global Press Institute

Status: Full time 

Location: Global, Remote
Application Close Date: March 20th, 2023 at 5 pm ET
Target Start Date: May 1, 2023
Compensation: $65,000- $75,000 USD (DOE)

Benefits: Global Press offers health benefits, unlimited vacation, industry-leading family leave and values-driven employment. International team members are offered employment via a staffing agency.

About: Global Press is an award-winning, international news organization that creates a more informed, inclusive world by training and hiring local women journalists in the least-covered places on earth. Our goal is to produce ethical, accurate journalism that transforms global narratives.

Global Press is hiring a regional editorial coach for Latin America to lead learning and professional development for our diverse team of reporters in Latin America. Editorial coaches will develop, assess and measure reporter professional development to ensure it aligns with Global Press Institute’s standards and mission. The editorial coach sits on the Global Press Institute  team and reports to the Lead Editorial Coach.  You will collaborate heavily with the newsroom, working directly with reporters, regional editors, story editors and photo editors. Editorial coaches also receive editor bylines on stories they edit. 

Editorial coaches are journalists who are committed to teaching reporters and creating learning-centered editorial processes that enable our journalists to become the reporters of record in their region. The ideal candidate is a bilingual journalist with a proven track record of producing ethical, accurate, and exceptional journalism, a deep commitment to mentorship, and a knack for creating processes that support journalists so they can create their best work.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Editorial Coach to reporters in training who are new to the organization 

• Become an expert in Global Press Institute’s learning curriculum on Global Press Institute Online (GPI Online), our learning management system

• Measure and assess individual reporter skill sets and performance on a quarterly basis

• Build pathways to learning new skills for reporters on GPI Online and in the newsroom to ensure reporters are actively building basic, intermediate and advanced skills

• Collaborate with the Lead Editorial Coach and the Global Training Manager on new training solutions on GPI Online and in the newsroom

• Coach reporters in story idea development, writing and article structure. Edit stories on an as needed basis in the newsroom

• Work closely with the Latin America Regional Editor (to be hired) and the Managing Editor to share feedback on reporter development and identify skills gaps and learning opportunities. 

• Proficiently work in both English and Spanish

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an editor in a regional, national or international newsroom 

• Fluent in English and Spanish (Fluency will be evaluated during the hiring process. TOEFL scores of advanced and high-intermediate are required. )

• Extensive experience reporting, writing  and editing copy in Spanish

• Experience editing copy in English preferred 

• Passionate about and/or experience with coaching and mentoring journalists and/or teams of journalists

• Experience working within learning management systems and using and/or creating training rubrics and skill development metrics

• Experience reporting and editing stories from Latin America

• A deep cultural understanding of Latin America

• Experience in one of the Global Press coverage countries (not required, but preferred)

  Please complete application in English only.
  

Global Press is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and representation at all levels of the organization.

Global Press is recruiting a freelance fact-checker to join the Global Press Accuracy Network (GPAN) and work closely with editors and reporters to produce accurate, ethical stories.

To be considered for this role, candidates must have at least one year of professional fact-checking or research experience in Nepal and be fluent in English and Nepali. Experience fact-checking for a local-language publication is a plus.   

GPAN members are paid per piece and are typically given 24-48 hour deadlines. GPAN members specify the amount of work they are looking for and work closely with Global Press’ managing editor, lead editors and reporters. All GPAN work can be done remotely.

Global Press Journal reporters work in the least-covered parts of the world and speak dozens of languages. We currently publish in five languages and syndicate our news to dozens of countries.

Global Press is a diverse and thriving international media organization that seeks out team members who:

·         Are willing to challenge the 24-hour news cycle and stereotypical definitions of international news value

·         Believe in the power of local women journalists to write and report undiscovered, high-quality human stories to change our world

·         Are equally committed to journalistic tradition and journalistic innovation

·         Thrive in a collaborative environment where team members can be honest with one another and always aim to be better than they were yesterday

·         Strive for 100% accuracy in every assignment

·         Employ discipline, generosity and humor in their daily work

Think you have what it takes? Then apply to be a fact-checker for Global Press!
Please upload a resume and cover letter that explains why you are the ideal candidate for this position.

Global Press is recruiting a freelance fact-checker to join the Global Press Accuracy Network (GPAN) and work closely with editors and reporters to produce accurate, ethical stories.

To be considered for this role, candidates must have at least one year of professional fact-checking or research experience in Haiti or Democratic Republic of Congo and be fluent in English and French. Experience fact-checking for a local-language publication is a plus.   

GPAN members are paid per piece and are typically given 24-48 hour deadlines. GPAN members specify the amount of work they are looking for and work closely with Global Press’ managing editor, lead editors and reporters. All GPAN work can be done remotely.

Global Press Journal reporters work in the least-covered parts of the world and speak dozens of languages. We currently publish in five languages and syndicate our news to dozens of countries.

Global Press is a diverse and thriving international media organization that seeks out team members who:

·         Are willing to challenge the 24-hour news cycle and stereotypical definitions of international news value

·         Believe in the power of local women journalists to write and report undiscovered, high-quality human stories to change our world

·         Are equally committed to journalistic tradition and journalistic innovation

·         Thrive in a collaborative environment where team members can be honest with one another and always aim to be better than they were yesterday

·         Strive for 100% accuracy in every assignment

·         Employ discipline, generosity and humor in their daily work

Think you have what it takes? Then apply to be a fact-checker for Global Press!
Please upload a resume and cover letter that explains why you are the ideal candidate for this position.

Title: Bilingual Editor, French 

Department: Global Press Journal

Status: Part-time Employee (20-24 hours/week)

Location: Remote, in Global Press coverage region preferred

Target Start Date: Q1 2023

Part-Time Compensation: $36,000-$55,000 - Depending on experience and global location

Benefits: Global Press offers a bold suite of benefits to employees in all global locations, including medical and wellness support. 

About: Global Press Journal is an award-winning non-profit news organization that creates a more informed, inclusive world by training and hiring local women journalists in the least-covered places on earth. Our goal is to produce ethical, accurate journalism that transforms global narratives.

Global Press is hiring editors to work with our teams of reporters in Haiti and Francophone Africa. Candidates should be bilingual journalists with a proven track record of producing exceptional journalism and a deep understanding of one or more countries in the coverage region. Editors report to the regional editor and collaborate closely with reporters, regional editorial coaches, researchers, fact checkers and copy editors to produce powerful stories that serve both French and English-language audiences. 

The editor will be responsible for helping reporters to shape stories that are impactful, insightful, and distinctive. They should be skilled at finding unique ways into timely global conversations and original angles on ongoing local issues. The ideal candidate has a razor-sharp sense of what makes a story compelling; they’re a detail-oriented editor with the emotional intelligence to match.  

Responsibilities

• Work with Global Press reporters to edit consequence-driven stories and communicate with reporters in French

• Ensure that each story prioritizes the reporter’s voice and leverages her unique local access

• Participate fully in the Global Press editorial process, ensuring that each story prioritizes the reporter’s voice and leverages her unique local access

• Work closely with local and global audience teams to ensure each story reaches its intended audience

• Collaborate with the regional editorial coach to identify training needs and professional development opportunities for each reporter

• Collaborate with the photo, graphics, and product teams to ensure each story has a powerful presentation and  impactful visuals 

• Collaborate with product development and design teams to ensure that each story is presented in a clear and powerful way

• Attend weekly pitch meetings, bi-weekly team meetings, and brainstorming sessions

Qualifications

• 3-5 years as an editor in a newsroom

• Based in, or has deep cultural experience in relevant Global Press coverage regions 

• Has fluency in French and is fully bilingual in English, with CEFR C1 proficiency

• Experience writing and editing in both English and French

• Experience collaborating with visual and web product teams to ensure high-impact engagement for audiences

• Is mission-aligned and deeply values the opportunity to work with both emerging and established journalists around the world

Hiring Timeline

• Candidate screening

• Finalist candidate interviews

• Candidate edit tests (paid)

• Offers to 1-3 candidates