Reporter - Volunteer

Proxy by IWI Overview

Proxy by IWI is dedicated to fostering thoughtful and engaged feminist responses to mainstream media, popular culture, legal issues, and advocacy.

Published daily, Proxy is committed to delivering ambitious and distinctive journalism. The publication covers topics that are of greatest significance to women’s human rights, focusing on people, ideas, laws and institutions from a feminist viewpoint and extending beyond. Proxy features original investigative reporting, insightful analysis, compelling arguments, and personal reflections, all designed to offer a multifaceted feminist take on current affairs.

Principal Responsibilities

·       Maintain a thorough understanding of global trends and developments concerning women's human rights.

·       Submit two articles per month for publication, each typically between 600 and 800 words in length.

·       Ensure accuracy by obtaining supplementary material and further information from archives, reference libraries, and                  interviews with informed individuals.

·       Conduct interviews in a variety of circumstances as required.

·       Establish and maintain contacts to facilitate news gathering, including relationships with the police, emergency services,            local councils, community groups, health trusts, press officers from various organisations, and members of the public as            needed.

·       Work collaboratively with the IWI and Proxy team to produce clear and precise content in accordance with house style              guidelines.

·       Undertake research and write feature articles, occasionally contributing to subsidiary publications and supplements.

Requirements

·       A minimum of four years’ experience in research and/or reporting.

·       Proven interpersonal and collaborative abilities, able to work independently as well as part of a team.

·       Flexibility, initiative, and robust problem-solving skills.

·       Experience within multicultural settings and an awareness of cross-cultural differences.

·       Dedication to promoting women’s human rights.

·       Strong listening skills.

·       Outstanding writing skills, including adaptability in writing styles and responsiveness to editorial guidance.

·       Excellent analytical capabilities for precise understanding of subject matter.

·       Superb organisational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and adhere to tight deadlines.

·       Creative thinking in conveying messages innovatively.

·       Rigorous attention to detail, including proficiency in proofreading one’s own work.

·       Exceptional written English skills.