Nature of job: Full time

Location: New Delhi

Duration of contract:  One year (renewable), including two month’s probation

Who can apply: Individuals with research and journalism experience

Remuneration: ₹45,000-60,000 per month, based on experience and skills 

Deadline: June 4, 2023

THE ROLE: We are looking for one full-time Writing Fellow to join our multidisciplinary team to cover and analyse issues on Land and Forest Governance. The role is for a researcher-writer which requires producing research and articles for Land Conflict Watch (www.landconflictwatch.org) on the subjects of land, forest and natural resource governance (“research areas”).‍

WHO WE ARE:

Land Conflict Watch (LCW) is an award-winning, multidisciplinary research agency that generates data, stories and insights from the field to address systemic issues underlying natural-resource governance, climate change and environment. LCW’s research goes out in many forms, including media articles, policy briefs, reports, newsletters, blogs, social media posts, videos and a membership plan, which requires consistent research and writing.

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WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Write at least two policy reports/articles every month on pertinent issues related to the above mentioned research areas. We prefer writing in a language and style that is accessible to everyone and not just the research community.
• Periodically contribute to newsletters, research reports, social media posts and other public-facing output based on the data research. 
• Periodically contribute to other data research activities and events organised by LCW.

APPLY IF THIS IS YOU:

• Have at least 3 years of experience in covering the research areas as a journalist or researcher.
• Have prior experience or knowledge of research areas.
• Have experience working with news media/research organisations/think-tank and interested in field work, interviewing officials, subject experts etc.
• Have excellent writing, editing and communication skills in English. (Proficiency in any other language spoken in India would be highly preferred.)
• Are able to connect policies, laws and regulations with the lived reality of land and resources conflicts.
• Are committed to working in a small organisation and contributing as a stakeholder in its growth.
• Have a good understanding of social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn and experience in drafting professional posts for the platforms. 

SKILLS THAT’LL BOOST YOUR CHANCES:

• Familiarity with social media platforms and new media tools.
• Decent photo and video documentation skills. 
• Writing quick reports or doing in-depth research writing.
• Not really a skill but a habit of reading/following news and brimming with ideas. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of caste, gender, sexual orientation, disability, race or class. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and those from disadvantaged groups will be preferred.  

To apply: Fill up this form. Keep an updated CV, cover letter and work samples ready. Apply by June 4th.

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Nature of job: Full time

Location: New Delhi

Duration of contract:  One year (renewable), including two month’s probation

Who can apply: Individuals with editing experience in research and journalism

Remuneration: ₹50,000-67,000 per month, based on experience and skills 

Deadline: June 4, 2023

THE ROLE: We are looking for one full-time Editing Fellow to join our multidisciplinary team in New Delhi. The role is for a writer-copyeditor who is comfortable working with writers from diverse backgrounds, understands social media and can edit analytical pieces and new-media content for Land Conflict Watch (www.landconflictwatch.org) on the subjects of land, forest and natural resource governance (“research areas”).‍

WHO WE ARE:

Land Conflict Watch (LCW) is an award-winning, multidisciplinary research agency that generates data, stories and insights from the field to address systemic issues underlying natural-resource governance, climate change and environment. LCW’s research goes out in many forms, including media articles, policy briefs, reports, newsletters, blogs, social media posts, videos and a membership plan, which requires consistent research and writing.

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WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Copyedit policy reports/articles every week related to the above mentioned research areas. While untangling complex issues you will ensure the final articles and reports are easy to understand.
• Periodically copy edit newsletters, research reports and other public-facing output based on the data research. 
• Bring a creative outlook to our social media posts and ensure that our work is amplified through social media and other channels.
• Collaborate with writers — from ideation to publication — and occasionally write on issues of land and natural resources along with other colleagues.
• Helm our community membership plan and occasionally contribute to other research activities and events organised by LCW.

APPLY IF THIS IS YOU:

• Have at least 3 years of experience in covering the research areas as a journalist or researcher, including a minimum of one year in editing articles.
• Have excellent writing, editing and communication skills in English. (Proficiency in any other language spoken in India would be highly preferred.)
• Have prior experience or knowledge of research areas.
• Have experience working with news media/research organisations/think-tanks and interested in collaborating with a diverse group of researchers, lawyers, writers and designers.
• Are committed to working in a small organisation and contributing as a stakeholder in its growth.
• Have a good understanding of social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn and experience in editing professional posts for the platforms. 

SKILLS THAT’LL BOOST YOUR CHANCES:

• Expertise in social media platforms and new media tools.
• Decent photo, video and script editing skills. Or producing Podcasts.
• Creative tilt to work with designers.
• Not really a skill but a habit of reading/following news and brimming with ideas. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of caste, gender, sexual orientation, disability, race or class. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and those from disadvantaged groups will be preferred.  

To apply: Fill up this form. Keep an updated CV, cover letter and work samples ready. Apply by June 4th.