Editorial Fellow, Audubon Magazine

National Audubon Society • New York, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Audubon magazine is seeking an Editorial Fellow to join its editorial team and contribute to digital stories for Audubon.org and the quarterly print magazine. The fellow will report on subjects including science and conservation news, biodiversity loss, habitat conservation, climate change, environmental and social justice, and the importance of diversity and inclusion in science and conservation. This full-time fellowship offers hands-on experience with the day-to-day work of editing at a major publication and is intended to build skills and experience for a career in journalism, including a staff or freelance career. The role is scheduled for 35 hours per week, with a projected term from January 2027 through June 2027, and pays $21.00 per hour.

The position is classified as hybrid preferred. Hybrid employees are expected to work in an Audubon office every Monday and Tuesday and two additional days each month of their choosing. Remote work within the United States may be considered for candidates who are not within commuting distance of an Audubon office, subject to Audubon's “Where We Work” Policy.

Requirements

• Graduate-level journalism classes or a 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.
• Avid interest in science, wildlife, and environmental issues, including their effects on birds and people.
• Commitment to Audubon's organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with multimedia and content management systems.
• Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and write articles for Audubon.org, working with the digital team on news stories with tight deadlines and developing longer reported pieces.
• Under supervision of the digital editorial director, potentially assign and edit stories.
• Assist print staff with research, story development, and fact-checking, and contribute written stories for sections of Audubon magazine.
• Identify and write SEO and high-engagement stories that serve site audiences and may be featured in magazine newsletters.
• Build stories and maintain content in Audubon's website backend, and explore tools for innovative storytelling.
• Attend and participate in weekly editorial meetings to discuss stories in development and plan future coverage.
• Help track and expand efforts to increase diversity among sources, writers, and story topics.
• Maintain and foster a culture of safety.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed