Volunteer Journalist (AI‑Enhanced Reporting) – Women of Color On The Move (WOCOTM)
Location: Remote
Commitment: Flexible, 5–10 hours per week
Department: Communications & Media
Reports to: VP of Operations/Executive Director
About WOCOTM
Women of Color On The Move (WOCOTM) is a global nonprofit dedicated to empowering women, girls, families, and communities through education, advocacy, leadership development, and justice‑centered initiatives. Our work spans the U.S. and international communities, uplifting voices affected by inequity, violence, trafficking, and systemic barriers while building pathways to dignity, opportunity, and empowerment.
Position Overview
WOCOTM is seeking a volunteer Journalist skilled in AI-assisted research and content creation to help tell the powerful stories of our communities, programs, and global impact. This role is ideal for someone passionate about social justice, women’s empowerment, and innovative storytelling that integrates responsible AI tools.
You will contribute to articles, interviews, program spotlights, human‑interest stories, newsletters, web content, and digital campaigns—all amplifying the voices of women and girls on the move.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, write, and edit compelling stories, articles, and reports aligned with WOCOTM’s mission.
- Use AI tools (Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) ethically to support writing, research, drafting, and multimedia content.
- Conduct virtual interviews with program participants, volunteers, partners, and stakeholders.
- Produce content for our website, newsletters, training materials, and social media platforms.
- Collaborate with WOCOTM’s Communications & Programs teams to ensure messaging is accurate, trauma‑informed, and culturally grounded.
- Uphold WOCOTM’s branding, voice, and content integrity across all deliverables.
- Protect confidentiality and adhere to organizational ethics and privacy guidelines.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Strong writing, storytelling, and editing skills.
- Ability to use AI tools responsibly to enhance productivity and content quality.
- Knowledge of or interest in social justice, women’s leadership, community empowerment, advocacy, or global development.
- Ability to communicate with empathy, accuracy, and cultural awareness.
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.
- Experience in journalism, media, communications, creative writing, or related fields (professional or student-level welcome).
- Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.
What You Gain
- Real-world impact in elevating the stories of women and communities worldwide.
- Experience using AI in modern journalism and media production.
- Professional portfolio pieces published across WOCOTM platforms.
- Mentorship, training opportunities, and collaboration with a global organization.
- Letters of recommendation and recognition for outstanding service.