Work With Us

Journalism

Our media platform is always looking for young people (18-29) who want to write for us. We strongly encourage young people to pitch ideas directly to us.   

Journalism we’re looking for includes:

·       Commentary/opinion pieces on current issues related to young people

·       Investigative features

·       Interview profiles, with individuals or organisations with interests in young people and politics

We pay a basic rate of £50 per article but will pay more if the article includes interviews or more in depth investigative reporting.

Check out our pitching guide beforehand for a more detailed understanding of how to pitch and what we’re looking for.

Our editing team will provide everyone who writes for us with resources and support to further their knowledge of journalism, as part of our commitment to supporting young people’s political democratic participation. We recognise journalism is a significant aspect of a healthy democracy and young people’s ability to participate in it is essential.  

Facilitators

We’re always happy to hear from facilitators who would be interested in running our schools workshops. Please contact our administrator Bella Frimpong if you'd like to work with us.

Vacancies

We are looking for a freelance website editor to manage the journalism produced on our website, and supporting our writers in developing their journalism skills. 
Your responsibilities would include: 

  • Working with the Director to shape the editorial outputs on the website
  • Provide editorial support and feedback to freelance writers
  • Organise and manage the website content calendar 

Skills required are: 

  • A strong understanding of politics, people power and how to make those issues relevant to a younger audience, spotting opportunities shape some insightful written articles on current news, or relevant issues facing young people
  • Strong editing skills, to shape a variety of different kinds of written journalism (eg. Q&As, features, investigative journalism, commentary)
  • A strong understanding of good journalistic practices, in accordance with the IMPRESS standards that Naked Politics is held to
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills, to ensure the wider team is kept up to date, consulted when needed and work is delivered on time
  • Basic understanding of how to upload text and images to a website

Information about the role:

  • The role will be remotely based 
  • The role is freelance on a part time basis for a year with the possibility of extension
  • The expected hours per week is 2-3 though this may vary 
  • Payment for this role is £16 per hour and any travel expenses would be paid for in full in the unlikely event any travel would be required 
  • This role is fairly flexible, with work being able to be completed around other commitments the successful candidate may have 

If you'd like to apply, please fill out the application form. Successful candidates will be invited for an online interview. Any unsuccessful candidates will be notified and provided feedback if requested.

The deadline for this role is 12/04/2024