What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editorial Fellow position at Atlas Obscura?
Atlas Obscura is hiring an Editorial Fellow to write and report stories about history, science, culture, travel, and more—anything that inspires wonder and curiosity about the world. As an Editorial Fellow, you’ll write short articles as well as longer, more deeply reported pieces, and contribute to our global guide of wondrous places.
This entry-level position is paid, offers benefits, and lasts one year, from a start date of July 5, 2023.
Our fellowships are full-time jobs, but they also offer training and learning opportunities to writers who have not yet established themselves in the field. We give priority to newer writers, and candidates with more than three years of full-time, professional experience in journalism are unlikely to be considered. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
Atlas Obscura is remote-first, which means you can live and work from anywhere within the continental United States or Canada during the fellowship. At Atlas Obscura we also believe exploration is for everyone and encourage diverse applicants. We are committed to an equitable hiring process and an inclusive work environment.
Responsibilities Include:
- Brainstorming, researching, reporting, and writing stories that convey a sense of wonder and surprise
- Contributing and editing writeups and themed lists for our global guide of wondrous places
- Pitching in across departments to provide editorial support
Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate:
- Some applicable writing and journalism education or experience
- Excellent writing and research skills
- Curiosity and excitement about science, history, exploration, and discovery
- Passion for Atlas Obscura’s mission of instilling a sense of wonder in our audience
- Photo-research or photography skills are a plus
You’ll Get Noticed If:
- You’re an idea-generating machine
- You're knowledgeable about any of the subjects we cover
- You have a fresh perspective on the world
This position pays $45,000/year.
About Atlas Obscura
Atlas Obscura is an award-winning travel company founded in 2009. Widely celebrated for building the definitive, community-driven guide to the world's hidden wonders, the company also creates insightful journalism, offers unique online and in-person experiences, produces once-in-a-lifetime trips, and has published two New York Times bestselling books with more than a million copies in print. Atlas Obscura has been nominated for three National Magazine Awards, a James Beard Award, three Webby Awards, and in 2020 was named one of Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing companies.
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