Community News Volunteer Coordinator

Paragraph: Volunteer News Assistant (Remote, Unpaid) Organization: Bantu Gazette Bantu Gazette, a leading pan-African media platform, delivers in-depth coverage of Africa’s progress across development, business, governance, technology, climate, culture, identity, and the diaspora. Our journalism highlights the voices, institutions, and trends shaping the continent’s future while offering balanced, engaging reporting that amplifies African perspectives and explores the continent’s evolving opportunities and challenges. We seek a Volunteer News Assistant to collaborate with our editorial team on research, reporting, writing, and digital content production in a fully remote capacity. This unpaid position is tailored for journalism students, recent graduates, and early-career journalists eager to gain hands-on experience within a dynamic African media environment. Volunteers will contribute directly to stories centered on Africa and its global communities while gaining insight into the full editorial workflow—from story identification and research to drafting, editing, and final publication. Key Responsibilities: – Conduct research on current events, reports, data, and emerging narratives related to Africa and the diaspora. – Verify information by identifying credible primary and secondary sources and assisting with fact-checking. – Draft news articles, features, briefs, and other editorial content under editorial supervision. – Refine copy for clarity, accuracy, and adherence to Bantu Gazette’s editorial standards. – Conduct background research for interviews, features, and developing stories. – Monitor institutions, organizations, and public sources for potential story leads. – Assist with basic video and digital production tasks, including scriptwriting and content organization. – Participate in editorial discussions and propose story ideas aligned with Bantu Gazette’s focus areas. – Support the preparation of editorial and communications materials as needed. Ideal Candidate Profile: We encourage applications from students enrolled in journalism, media, communications, or related programs who seek real-world experience to complement their studies. Candidates must exhibit strong writing and communication abilities, ensuring precision and engagement in their work. Proficiency in research, sourcing, verification, and journalistic ethics is essential, along with a deep interest in African affairs—spanning development, business, governance, technology, climate, culture, and diaspora issues. While prior journalism or media experience is advantageous, we also welcome applicants who demonstrate potential through academic coursework, student journalism, independent writing, blogs, or other relevant projects. Reliable internet access and the ability to work independently within a remote,

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