Sentinel Volunteer Journalist

Role Overview: Join the Sentinels! A Global, All-Volunteer Press Team

We are seeking passionate, regionally rooted Journalists to join our growing network of storytellers. You will be responsible for producing two original news stories per month that reflect the realities, challenges, and voices of your region. Other tasks include:

1. Produce two original news stories per month. Weekly hours are flexible depending on the needs of each story
2. Collaborate with directors and journalists on story development and refinement
3. Uphold the highest standards of accuracy, fairness, and ethical reporting
4. Stay informed about local developments and underreported issues within your assigned region
5. Incorporate multimedia elements (images, audio, video, data) where applicable to enrich storytelling

This is a unique opportunity to shape narratives, spotlight underrepresented communities, and contribute to a global media platform that values integrity, creativity, and inclusion.

Incentives

• Access to a global community of journalists — connect with professionals from around the world.
• Belong to an elite, vetted, and bespoke network of global journalists: the Sentinels guarding the last line of free, fair, ethical, and local media around the world
• Get featured when you write stories about current events
• Attend a monthly Sentinels All-Hands; a great way to network with the world's coolest freelance journalist community.
• Opportunities for collaboration — work together on impactful stories and projects.
• Monthly workshop sessions — gain insights directly from field experts and industry leaders within and outside our organization.
• Monthly check-in sessions with a designated mentor