Call for Applicants Journalists / Associate Writers

Description The DevelopmentAid Newsroom produces high-quality, data-driven content for professionals working across the international development sector.

Expérience

We are looking for experienced journalists and associate writers to contribute analytical, well-researched editorial content to our growing team. About the role You will produce in-depth articles covering key trends and developments in the global aid landscape, including: Donor priorities, funding flows, and policy shifts Regional and country-level development dynamics Aid effectiveness, transparency, and impact Project implementation, compliance, and evaluation You will collaborate closely with editors, data specialists, and fact-checking teams to deliver accurate, timely, and insightful reporting. Contributors typically deliver 3–4 strategic articles per month , with occasional involvement in rapid-response coverage of emerging topics. Key responsibilities Research and write fact-based, analytical editorial pieces Pitch story ideas and contribute to editorial planning Conduct interviews with sector experts and stakeholders Support urgent newsroom coverage when needed Prepare short summaries to support content distribution Follow DevelopmentAid editorial standards and Gen-AI policy

Minimum 3 years of newsroom or journalistic experience

Strong research skills, including working with databases and data sources Understanding of the international development sector (preferred) Excellent writing, communication, and collaboration skills Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines Clear interest in specific topics or regions within the sector Engagement model Freelance / contributor-based collaboration Compensation per article , based on complexity and depth Fully remote and flexible contribution

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