Would you like to join the PlasticBusters team?

Job Title: Environmental Journalist

Location: Remote

Type of role: Volunteer

Description:

We are a non-profit organization that is dedicated to preserving the environment and reducing plastic pollution around the world. If you love writing, meeting people and have a passion for the preservation of our environment, we are looking for volunteer environmental journalists to join our team and help us produce high-quality content related to our mission.

As an Environmental Journalist, you will be responsible for:

• Researching and producing articles and features on a variety of topics related to the preservation of the environment and our organization's activities

• Crafting content for our social media and website, email campaigns, press releases, and other written copy as needed

• Attending events and meeting and interviewing volunteers, businesses, government agencies, and other individuals related to our mission

• Reviewing and evaluating copy for proper use of grammar, punctuation, etc.

• Investigating media releases and/or stories related to the organization's interests

• Working with other colleagues in our organization to determine relevant material

• Determining the appropriate emphasis, length, and format and organizing material to complete assignments by deadline.

Requirements:

• Strong writing and research skills

• Passion for the environment and a desire to make a difference

• Ability to write engaging and informative articles on a variety of topics related to our mission

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of grammar and punctuation rules

• Ability to work independently and remotely.

Although journalism and/or blogging experience would be preferred, we are open to accepting applicants with no experience in the field (including high school and university students) but with a strong passion for the environment and eager to learn on the job.

This is a volunteer position that can be done remotely from anywhere in the world. We are looking for journalists who are committed to our mission and willing to make a meaningful impact on our organization and the environment.

To apply, please send us an email to mail@plasticbusters.org with your CV, some samples of your work if available, and a note explaining why you would like to become part of the team.

We look forward to hearing from you!