Job Description:

We seek talented and passionate Climate Writers/Reporters to join our team. The ideal candidate is interested in environmental issues, climate change, and sustainability. They will research, investigate, write, and report on climate-related topics for various platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Research climate-related issues, trends, and developments, both locally and globally.
• Write and produce compelling and informative articles, news stories, features, and reports on climate change, environmental sustainability, and related topics.
• Conduct interviews with experts, stakeholders, and community members to gather information and insights for stories.
• Collaborate with editors and other team members to develop story ideas, angles, and approaches.
• Follow journalistic standards and ethics in fact-checking, verifying sources, and ensuring accuracy and fairness in reporting.
• Stay informed about current events, policies, and initiatives related to climate change and environmental issues.
• Monitor and analyse climate science, technology, policy, and advocacy developments to inform reporting.
• Adapt writing style and tone to different audiences and platforms, including website articles, blog posts, social media, and newsletters.
• Meet deadlines and deliver high-quality content in a fast-paced environment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Timely delivery of high-quality written content, including articles, reports, and news stories.
• Engagement metrics, including page views, shares, comments, and reader feedback.
• The accuracy and credibility of reporting are verified through fact-checking and source attribution.
• Audience growth reach and readership of Climate Action Africa’s content.
• Contribution to organisational goals, such as raising awareness, influencing policy, and driving action on climate change issues.

Required Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• Proven experience in journalism, writing, or reporting, with a portfolio of published work.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and effectively.
• Knowledge of climate science, environmental policy, and sustainability issues.
• Ability to conduct research, interviews, and fact-checking to gather information and verify sources.
• Familiarity with AP style, journalistic standards, and ethical guidelines.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in digital tools and writing, editing, and content management platforms.
• Commitment to Climate Action Africa’s mission and values.