What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deseret Magazine fellowship position at Deseret News?
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About Deseret Magazine
Proposed as a state in 1849, Deseret once stretched from the Eastern Sierras to the Rockies, down to the Mexican border, and across what is now Idaho, Wyoming, and Oregon. Deseret Magazine covers this vast and storied territory and its intersection with the broader world. Through deeply reported narratives and thoughtful essays informed by our heritage and values, we celebrate the people and culture of this often-overlooked region and explore the politics and ideas that animate it.
Each issue of Deseret Magazine serves two purposes: helping our readers understand the place they call home and explaining how national and global events shape their lives. With a mandate that is both regional and national, we showcase the beauty, complexity, and evolution of the Mountain West, while also elevating the stories and perspectives that make this region relevant to the rest of the country. Our ambition is to become The Atlantic of the West.
About The Role
We are looking for a talented and driven writer to join our team as a fellow for six months. The job is full time with benefits and pays a competitive starting salary for a staff writer at a regional magazine. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in journalism, preferably with a background in magazines or longform storytelling. We’re looking for someone who understands, reads, and studies magazines—someone who appreciates the craft of storytelling and the power of deeply reported narratives.
The ideal candidate is curious, humble, and intellectually ambitious. They should have ties to the Mountain West or a deep understanding of the region—its history, its politics, its culture, and its contradictions. A strong candidate will be comfortable reporting on everything from complex policy issues to cultural trends to overlooked human stories that illuminate the character of the region.
What You’ll Do
Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and 2-3 writing samples that best showcase your ability to tell rich, reported stories.
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About Deseret Magazine
Proposed as a state in 1849, Deseret once stretched from the Eastern Sierras to the Rockies, down to the Mexican border, and across what is now Idaho, Wyoming, and Oregon. Deseret Magazine covers this vast and storied territory and its intersection with the broader world. Through deeply reported narratives and thoughtful essays informed by our heritage and values, we celebrate the people and culture of this often-overlooked region and explore the politics and ideas that animate it.
Each issue of Deseret Magazine serves two purposes: helping our readers understand the place they call home and explaining how national and global events shape their lives. With a mandate that is both regional and national, we showcase the beauty, complexity, and evolution of the Mountain West, while also elevating the stories and perspectives that make this region relevant to the rest of the country. Our ambition is to become The Atlantic of the West.
About The Role
We are looking for a talented and driven writer to join our team as a fellow for six months. The job is full time with benefits and pays a competitive starting salary for a staff writer at a regional magazine. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in journalism, preferably with a background in magazines or longform storytelling. We’re looking for someone who understands, reads, and studies magazines—someone who appreciates the craft of storytelling and the power of deeply reported narratives.
The ideal candidate is curious, humble, and intellectually ambitious. They should have ties to the Mountain West or a deep understanding of the region—its history, its politics, its culture, and its contradictions. A strong candidate will be comfortable reporting on everything from complex policy issues to cultural trends to overlooked human stories that illuminate the character of the region.
What You’ll Do
- Report and write deeply researched, engaging narratives for Deseret Magazine.
- Contribute consistently to shorter departments, including Front of the Book sections, Modern Family, The West, and National Affairs.
- Pitch regularly, bringing forward compelling ideas that reflect an understanding of our audience.
- Understand our audience—our readers live in the Mountain West and across the country, and we aim to serve them by telling stories that resonate with both a regional and national readership.
- Learn and develop the skills necessary to take on a feature or even a cover story.
- Work closely with editors to develop sharp, thoughtful angles on stories.
- Contribute to fact-checking as needed to help maintain the magazine’s commitment to accuracy and integrity.
- Think analytically—our best stories explore ideas with depth, nuance, and clarity.
- Travel as necessary for reporting.
- 2-3 years of experience in journalism, preferably in magazines or longform storytelling.
- A strong understanding of the Mountain West or a willingness to deeply immerse in the region.
- A passion for magazines as a form—someone who studies, reads, and understands what makes a great magazine story.
- Strong reporting and writing skills, with a demonstrated ability to craft compelling, well-structured narratives.
- A curious mind that seeks out untold stories and overlooked perspectives.
- A good analytical thinker—someone who can break down complex topics and present them in a way that is both engaging and insightful.
- A collaborative and open-minded approach to editing and feedback.
Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and 2-3 writing samples that best showcase your ability to tell rich, reported stories.
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