Climate Home News is looking for a journalist to cover climate and energy policy developments across Africa, with a global view
Climate Home News is seeking a full-time energy transition reporter based in Africa with remote working, who will contribute to expanding our coverage of international climate diplomacy.
Founded over a decade ago, Climate Home News is a leading independent digital media outlet covering climate change. We aim to be the go-to newsroom for a global community seeking to understand the political, social and economic drivers of the climate crisis and responses to it.
As efforts toward a just energy transition expand in the Global South, we plan to bring the latest developments across Africa to our international audience of professionals working on climate and energy issues.
In this new reporting role at Climate Home News, the successful candidate will produce regular news stories and features covering energy transition on the African continent and at the global level, working closely with our editors.
We seek applications from well-connected journalists with a few years’ experience, capable of proposing story ideas, cultivating sources, analysing data, and delivering accurate copy in English. Our reporters are also expected to align with our rigorous and ethical journalistic standards.
Salary range: USD25,000-30,000 per year depending on experience and location
Location: 100% remote working (based in Africa – some travel will likely be required)
Term: Full time for a 12-month fixed-term freelance contract, with a possibility of renewal
Application deadline: September 1, 2024
Responsibilities:
- Identify high-impact stories on the politics of the global and African energy transitions of interest to our specialist audience
- Produce weekly news stories and regular features, under the supervision of our news editor and general editor
- Cultivate sources in the energy sector and explore varied reporting techniques including data analysis, field visits and analysing company reports and documents
- Contribute to Climate Home’s popular weekly newsletter
- Use reporting skills to produce multimedia content for social channels, including video scripts and infographics
- Seek out and develop reporting and publishing partnerships with African media outlets to increase our reach and impact
Requirements:
- At least three years of media reporting experience
- Spoken and written fluency in English
- Self-starter who is comfortable interacting with everyone from local communities to governments and businesses
- Ability to work remotely and coordinate tasks with an international team
Desirable qualifications:
- Experience working in the international field
- A track record of interest in climate change and energy issues
- Experience with investigative and accountability reporting
- Languages other than English
- Proficiency in photography and video
How to apply:
Please send a full CV, a cover letter and links to three recently published samples of your work using this form. The deadline for applications is Sept. 1, 2024.
Note that applicants selected for interview will first be asked to complete a short writing test.
As an organisation committed to diversity and inclusion, we particularly welcome applications from citizens of African countries, women and non-binary people.
Due to an expected high number of applications, we will only be able to respond to those we would like to pursue (this will be no later than mid-September). Thank you for your understanding.
