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ABOUT AL-BUSTAN SEEDS OF CULTURE

Rooted in Arab arts, culture, and language, Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture offers artistic and educational programming that enriches understanding and celebrates diversity, while supporting the pursuit and affirmation of Arab American cultural identity and playing a constructive civic role within broader American society.

SUMMARY

Al-Bustan News Service is looking for an ambitious reporter to join our team for a Journalism Fellowship. The Journalism Fellow will produce outstanding articles for our news site, covering Arab-American and Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) communities in the Greater Philadelphia area.

RESPONSIBILITIES

We seek an individual with strong editorial judgment, a background in news, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and an ability to identify and pursue local news stories. This position requires a clear understanding of journalistic ethics and standards, with a commitment to factual accuracy, an adherence to deadlines, and the ability to work with a team. The Fellow will work remotely and report to the Editor. The Fellowship spans 6 months from the hire date, with the possibility of continued work with Al-Bustan News Service.

• Report two news articles per month. (500-word minimum)
• Monitor news and generate relevant story ideas that include a wide range of voices and perspectives.
• Report stories assigned by the News Service Editor.
• Pitch news stories to the News Service Editor.
• Collaborate with Al-Bustan’s News Service Editor, other Journalism Fellows, staff, and leadership.
• Adhere to Al-Bustan’s editorial standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 1-2 years of reporting experience
• Excellent news judgment
• Ability to write stories following AP guidelines
• Ability to work under deadline
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Passionate about news relevant to the Arab-American and larger SWANA communities
• Commitment to independent media
• Ability to cover news stories within the Philadelphia area.
• Ability to attend periodic meetings at our Philadelphia offices.
• Applicants must have valid US work authorization
• Being bilingual (Arabic/English) is a plus

FELLOWSHIP DATES

6 months, beginning Spring 2024

COMPENSATION

Fellows are paid $625 per article with a maximum compensation during the Fellowship of $7,500.

TO APPLY

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so applying early is strongly encouraged. All applications must be received by May 30, 2024 and must include: 1. A cover letter. 2. A resume. 3. A portfolio of journalistic work. Please send to: info@albustanseeds.orgTop of Form

Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, people with disabilities, women and LGBTQ-identified people are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person