Part-Time Contract Global Perspectives Writer for SE Asia and Eastern Europe

Note: The Latin America Global Perspectives writer position has been filled.

Description of Duties

There are two positions available. The Global Perspectives writer covering SE Asia must be native to a SE Asian country and living in the region while writing for the site. The writer covering Eastern Europe must be native to an Eastern European country and living in the region while writing for the site. The writer will contribute, in English, written pieces to the award-winning, online publication RH Reality Check; focusing on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SHRH) issues in his/her region. This writer will be expected to provide in-depth research and reporting for his/her stories and to generate story ideas biweekly. The Global Perspectives writer should be familiar with and prepared to write about a wide range of SHRH issues as they play out locally, including family planning and contraception, maternal health, women's rights and human rights issues, development issues, STI/HIV/AIDS prevention, and sexuality education. Our Global Perspectives writers cover these issues in India, The Caribbean region, Kenya, Zimbabwe, The Philippines, Thailand, Latin America and the United Kingdom.

 

­Requirements

  • Writes for RH Reality Check, contributing a polished, publication-ready researched and/or reported piece of 500-700 words every other week.
  • Ensures that his/her writing is accessible to an international audience.
  • Generates story ideas and communicates about these with the editors of RH Reality Check via email.
  • Is highly responsive to editorial suggestions, providing additional drafts when necessary.
  • Engages readers through commenting on RH Reality Check and other related sites, and promotes his/her work to other networks and sites.
  • Maintains up-to-the minute awareness of SRHR news in his/her region, making connections and spotting trends ahead of the curve.
  • Written fluency in English

 

Time Commitment

The commitment we require is for one article every two weeks, meeting the specifications outlined above. The staff writer will be paid per article.

We expect a one-year commitment from the part-time contract Global Perspectives writer, with the first three months of the contract being a probationary period.

Compensation

  • Compensation will be $55/post.

 

About RH Reality Check

RH Reality Check is a progressive, online publication covering global reproductive and sexual health and justice issues. With the support of the UN Foundation, RH Reality Check provides original reporting and commentary on a daily basis, establishes stock information that rebuts the "reckless rhetoric" utilized by opponents of reproductive rights; features special content series; offers the popular podcast "RealityCast" hosted by Amanda Marcotte; and presents unique perspectives from around the world.

Please send resume and writing samples to Emily Douglas, Assistant Editor, emily@rhrealitycheck.org.