{"id":10164,"date":"2024-08-13T21:44:57","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T18:44:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/?p=10164"},"modified":"2024-08-13T21:45:29","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T18:45:29","slug":"climate-home-news-seeks-africa-based-energy-transition-reporter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/climate-home-news-seeks-africa-based-energy-transition-reporter","title":{"rendered":"Climate Home News Seeks Africa-Based Energy Transition Reporter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Climate Home News is seeking a full-time energy transition reporter based in Africa with remote working, who will contribute to expanding our coverage of international climate diplomacy.<\/p>\n<p>Founded over a decade ago, Climate Home News is a leading independent digital media outlet\u202fcovering climate change.\u202fWe aim to be the go-to newsroom for a global community seeking to understand the political, social and economic drivers of the climate crisis and responses to it.<\/p>\n<p>As efforts toward a just energy transition expand in the Global South, we plan to bring the latest developments across Africa to our international audience of professionals working on climate and energy issues.<\/p>\n<p>In this new reporting role at Climate Home News, the successful candidate will produce regular news stories and features covering <a title=\"Energy Globe Award for Sustainability \u2014 Awards 2023\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/uncategorized\/energy-globe-award-for-sustainability-awards-2023\">energy<\/a> transition on the African continent and at the global level, working closely with our editors.<\/p>\n<p>We seek applications from well-connected journalists with a few years\u2019 experience, capable of proposing story ideas, cultivating sources, analysing <a title=\"Spatial Data Scientist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/spatial-data-scientist\">data<\/a>, and delivering accurate copy in English. Our reporters are also expected to align with our rigorous and ethical journalistic standards.<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Salary range<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: USD25,000-30,000 per year depending on experience and location<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Location<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: 100% remote working (based in <a title=\"Africa\u2019s Ape sanctuaries face climate heat\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/africas-ape-sanctuaries-face-climate-heat\">Africa<\/a> \u2013 some travel will likely be required)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Term<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Full time for a 12-month fixed-term freelance contract, with a possibility of renewal<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Application deadline<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0<em><strong>September 1<\/strong><\/em><\/span><em><strong>, 2024<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Responsibilities<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify high-impact stories on the politics of the <a title=\"Award for Global Energy Transition\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/uncategorized\/award-for-global-energy-transition\">global and African energy transitions<\/a> of interest to our specialist audience<\/li>\n<li>Produce weekly news stories and regular features, under the supervision of our news editor and general editor<\/li>\n<li>Cultivate <a title=\"Bamboo plants shows great potential to become the next big renewable energy source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/bamboo-plants-shows-great-potential-to-become-the-next-big-renewable-energy-source\">sources in the energy<\/a> sector and explore varied reporting techniques including data analysis, field visits and analysing company reports and documents<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to <a title=\"Call for consultancy services: recruitment of experts to review and synthesise information on the nexus between climate change, forests and trees\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-consultancy-services-recruitment-of-experts-to-review-and-synthesise-information-on-the-nexus-between-climate-change-forests-and-trees\">Climate<\/a> Home\u2019s popular weekly newsletter<\/li>\n<li>Use reporting skills to produce multimedia content for social channels, including video scripts and infographics<\/li>\n<li>Seek out and <a title=\"Call for consultancy services on developing a partnership policy for the African Forest Forum (AFF)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-consultancy-services-on-developing-a-partnership-policy-for-the-african-forest-forum-aff\">develop reporting and publishing partnerships with African<\/a> media outlets to increase our reach and impact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Requirements:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>At least three years of media reporting experience<\/li>\n<li>Spoken and written fluency in English<\/li>\n<li>Self-starter who is comfortable interacting with everyone from local <a title=\"Community rights and REDD+ in Indonesia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/community-rights-and-redd-in-indonesia\">communities<\/a> to governments and businesses<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work remotely and coordinate tasks with an international team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Desirable qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Field practical training on entomology \u2013 hands-on learning experience with insects\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/field-practical-training-on-entomology-hands-on-learning-experience-with-insects\">Experience working in the international field<\/a><\/li>\n<li>A track record of interest in <a title=\"Grassroots Multilateralism for Tackling Climate Change and Beyond\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/grassroots-multilateralism-for-tackling-climate-change-and-beyond\">climate change<\/a> and energy issues<\/li>\n<li>Experience with investigative and accountability reporting<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"University english language placement examination\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/university-english-language-placement-examination\">Languages other than English<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in photography and video<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please send a full CV, a cover letter and links to three recently published samples of your work using\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/appKW5HfyaNxD61mq\/pagIanoSyHpfoc91B\/form\">this form<\/a>. The deadline for applications is Sept. 1, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Note that applicants selected for <a title=\"Tangazo la kuitwa kwenye usaili\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/tangazo-la-kuitwa-kwenye-usaili\">interview<\/a> will first be asked to complete a short writing test.<\/p>\n<p>As an organization committed to diversity and inclusion, we particularly <a title=\"Welcome\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/\">welcome<\/a> applications from citizens of African countries, women and non-binary people.<\/p>\n<p>Due to an expected high number of applications, we will only be able to respond to those we would like to pursue (this will be no later than mid-September). Thank you for your understanding.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Climate Home News is seeking a full-time energy transition reporter based in Africa with remote working, who will contribute to expanding our coverage of international climate diplomacy. Founded over a decade ago, Climate Home News is a leading independent digital media outlet\u202fcovering climate change.\u202fWe aim to be the go-to newsroom for a global community seeking [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":10165,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10164","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10164","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10164"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10164\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10170,"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10164\/revisions\/10170"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10165"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10164"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10164"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10164"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}