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About the Role

CORRECTIV.Exile supports exiled journalists by providing platforms for their voices and work, focusing on editorial and media collaboration. This role involves assisting exiled journalists with research, fact-checking, and preparing their stories for a German-speaking audience.

Responsibilities

• Support exiled journalists with editorial preparation, research, and fact-checking of their contributions.
• Assist with translation and linguistic editing of texts from English to German, ensuring journalistic and stylistic quality.
• Independently research topics related to press freedom, exile journalism, and the community's work.
• Support the verification of sources, data, and facts for publications.
• Contribute to the preparation and follow-up of talk formats, workshops, and other events, providing on-site support (1-2 evenings per month in Berlin).
• Maintain close communication with the exile media community to understand and editorially support their journalistic concerns and needs.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at a university or university of applied sciences (valid enrollment certificate required).
• Fluent German (written and spoken) and very good English skills (minimum C1).
• First practical experience in journalism or editorial work (e.g., internships, freelance work, university newspaper, own publications).
• First experience with or strong interest in fact-checking and journalistic verification.
• Accurate and precise work ethic with a good sense for journalistic diligence and source criticism.
• Interculturally sensitive and interested in working with exile media communities.
• Motivated to actively shape CORRECTIV.Exile's goals and advocate for press freedom.

Skills

• Journalistic preparation
• Research
• Fact-checking
• Translation (English to German)
• Linguistic editing
• Source verification
• Event preparation and support
• Intercultural sensitivity
• Press freedom advocacy

Location

• Berlin

Work Type

• Werkstudent (Working student)
• Part-time
• Hybrid (partially possible from home)
• On-site support for events

Experience Level

• Entry-level
• Student

Education Level

• University or University of Applied Sciences enrollment

Salary/Compensations

• 16-20 Euro/hour

Benefits

• Motivated, international team with short decision-making processes.
• Opportunity to contribute ideas and actively participate in a socially relevant project.
• Flexible working hours, adaptable to studies and needs.
• Regular development discussions.
• Potential to expand editorial responsibilities.
• Direct insights into working with exiled journalists and international networks.

About the Company

• CORRECTIV is a non-profit media house that strengthens democracy through journalism, media education, and open technologies.
• An award-winning editorial team focused on investigative journalism.
• Initiates public debates and collaborates with citizens on research.
• Promotes society through educational programs.
• Values diverse expertise, perspectives, and experiences.
• Encourages applications from individuals who are often denied access to opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

• We assume there are excellent candidates for the job who do not meet all the criteria of the description.
• We value different expertise, perspectives, and experiences.
• We explicitly encourage applicants who are often denied access to apply.