What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editorial Fellow position at Hola Cultura?
Editorial Fellow Description
About Us
Hola Cultura is a vibrant, multifaceted nonprofit based in Washington, D.C., that celebrates the culture and contributions of Latinos in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. We produce independent media coverage of Latino arts and culture, conduct original research, and host events that showcase our diverse community. Through this work, we lift up Latino voices, break down barriers, and promote cross-cultural understanding; while at the same time, mentoring and providing professional training in essential 21st-century communication and digital workforce skills to Latino youth and young adults. In 2022, Hola Cultura was a finalist for a 2022 Nonprofit News Award. In 2023, the organization, in partnership with WAMU 88.5 radio, won an Edward R. Murrow Regional Award for Best News Documentary.
Vision: Hola Cultura defeats stereotypes with education and civic engagement. We build human understanding through art, culture, and journalistic storytelling.
Mission: Hola Cultura constructs innovative pathways to success for the community while fostering society’s demand for the arts and Hispanic cultural initiatives.
Your Role
As an Editorial Fellow in Hola Cultura's Storytelling Program for Experiential Learning (SPEL) for young people between the ages of 16 and 25, you will lead a team of 3-5 Interns and Volunteers. SPEL meets remotely every Tuesday for professional development trainings and storylab time, when Fellows work with their teams to plan, produce, and publish original journalism for our online readers and podcast listeners.
During the 90-minute sessions, teams brainstorm stories, conduct interviews, and work together to produce new stories and podcasts. Currently SPEL has the following storytelling teams: Arts and Humanities, The Afro Latino Experience, Society and Culture, Copy Editing, and Design and Social Media.
The ideal candidate has work experience or a strong interest in pursuing a career in journalism or related communication fields. Working closely with Hola Cultura's professional staff and other SPEL storytellers, you will be part of a creative team collaborating in a spirit of creativity and innovation to inform existing readers and cultivate new audiences.
Spring Semester dates: May 27, 2025, to July 29, 2025.
Requirements
- Must be located in the greater Washington D.C. area.
- Bachelor's or graduate degree in Journalism, Communications, or other relevant fields
- Attend online meetings each Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET and an additional 3 to 5 hours of remote work hours per week
- Good judgment, research skills, and an unwavering commitment to accuracy
- Ability to work independently, manage projects, and meet deadlines
- Ability to remain objective and engage with people of all viewpoints
- Commitment to the organization’s mission and goals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills, a plus
- Familiarity with AP Style, a plus
- Copyediting and headline writing skills, a plus
- Video and podcast production and multiplatform editing, are a plus
Duties and Responsibilities
With guidance from the organization's professional staff, Editorial Fellows:
- Lead teams of 3-5 Interns and Volunteers, assisting them in the production of 3 to 5 stories for publication over the course of the semester
- Serve as mentors, resources, and project managers to Interns
- Collaborate with other SPEL story teams on special projects
- Other duties, as needed
Professional Development & Monthly Stipend
Fellowships are volunteer positions for young professionals and graduate students interested in journalism or related fields. While unpaid, the position provides professional training and hands-on journalism experience, as well as the opportunity to build a portfolio of published work on a site that attracts around 10,000 readers each month and works with larger media outlets including the Washington City Paper, and WAMU/DCist, Washington's NPR station.
Fellows do not need to be based in D.C. and will receive a volunteer stipend of $100 per month (regardless of location).
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $100.00 per month
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Location:
- Washington, DC (Required)
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $100