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Staff Writer (Unpaid)

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ORGANIZATION: Dweebs Global/Yuvoice

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Role Overview

Staff Writers provide support to our editorial team by creating engaging content for our platform on a wide range of fascinating and topical subjects. The Staff Writer will work closely with the Editor-In-Chief, Editorial Directors, and our editors.

Topics covered will be broad, reflecting our range of themes. They could include: mental health experiences, unusual parenting styles or careers or journeys, both actual and metaphorical, and atypical education and career stories. Please visit the Yuvoice Stories page https://yuvoice.org/stories/

to read some of our published content to date.

Examples of Essential Responsibilities

  • Reviewing and selecting from commissioning ideas prepared by the editorial team, and in discussion with them, to create consistently engaging and original content in which personal experience shines.

  • Writing two quality pieces a month, with an average and desired length of 700 words, but no more than 1500 words.

  • Attending a weekly editorial meeting to be updated on new pieces

  • You will also need to attend one of two main editorial meetings weekly tbd.

  • Collaborating with editors, and later on with copy editors over any queries regarding your work.

Qualifications:

  • Strong writing and verbal communication skills, with good grammar and attention to detail.

  • A passion for storytelling, digital media, and civic engagement and an interest in IRW life!

  • A minimum of four years of writing experience.

  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

  • Good working knowledge of Google Docs.

  • Enthusiasm for learning and willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities.

  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of editorial work.

Time Commitment:

Staff writers are expected to commit to a minimum of 5-6 hours per week, with flexibility around peak times.

Benefits:

  • Gain further valuable experience in digital media, content creation, and editorial processes.

  • You will be credited in all published pieces that you write, so building your published portfolio. This could be the third benefit, if you agree.

  • Work closely with experienced editors and content creators in a collaborative and supportive environment.

  • Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to making a positive impact on communities worldwide.

  • Flexible remote work arrangement with the opportunity to set your own schedule and work from anywhere.

  • After 6 months of service, eligibility for a letter of recommendation and recognition for outstanding contributions.

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About Dweebs Global/Yuvoice

Location:

8 THE GREEN STE A, DOVER, DE 19901, US

Mission Statement

Dweebs Global / Yuvoice exists to make the world a better place by increasing happiness and decreasing suffering and pain. We unite good people from every corner of the planet to provide free mentorship, brainstorm solutions to today’s most pressing problems, and work together to fix world crises. We offer advice tailored for you all for free. Our mentors work hard to contribute actually useful informational content to our website. We host webinars and post "no nonsense" videos to our YouTube channel. Our mentorship pairs you with a mentor in your field who can provide tailored expertise. We’ve edited hundreds of resumes, interacted with thousands of mentees, and are always here to answer your questions. Dweebs support is unique because our services are 100% free. We don’t do sponsorships, we don’t accept money for endorsements, and we provide advice that we truly believe will help you succeed!

Description

Would you like to change the world and be a part of an exciting media start-up focusing on enabling communities and helping solve problems of the earth?

Led by a diverse team, Yuvoice has already attracted world-class writers and editors. Initial sections will focus on mental health, career development, education, lifestyle and health, relationships, politics, and fiction, plus a once-weekly feature on people doing good in the world.

Yuvoice is committed to uplifting marginalized voices and being global majority-driven. We develop and deliver top-quality editorial content about each person’s unique and treasured perspective on the world that we share.

Do you want to work with passionate and skilled professionals around the world on a social media platform focused on empathy and connection? Want to join us?

Apply to volunteer with us today!

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Community
Advocacy & Human Rights, Community

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

SKILLS

  • Reading / Writing
  • Copy Writing / Copy Editing

GOOD FOR

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REQUIREMENTS

  • 5-10 hours a week

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