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RESEARCH JOURNALIST VACANCY AT AFRICAN RESEARCHERS (AR) MAGAZINE
Join Our Global Virtual Team of Research Storytellers

🧭 ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

African Researchers (AR) Magazine is expanding its editorial team and is inviting passionate, driven, and research-oriented individuals to join as:

🔹 Research Journalists
🔹 Volunteers
🔹 Interns

📍 Position Type: Virtual (Remote)
📅 Availability: Flexible (part-time or full-time volunteer/intern commitment)
🌐 Start Date: Ongoing recruitment

🗞️ ROLE SUMMARY – RESEARCH JOURNALIST

As a Research Journalist, you will help bridge the gap between academic research and the general public by crafting compelling narratives that showcase African innovations, research findings, and thought leaders.

✨ Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify and interpret African research topics for wider audiences

  • Write articles, features, and reports on groundbreaking research and innovations

  • Conduct interviews with researchers, academics, and thought leaders

  • Help translate technical findings into digestible, engaging content

  • Collaborate with editors to meet monthly publication timelines

  • Participate in virtual editorial meetings and workshops

👥 WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds — especially those passionate about African development, research communication, and storytelling.

✅ Ideal Candidates May Be:

  • Post graduate students or recent graduates in journalism, communication, science, health, social sciences, or related fields

  • Emerging researchers or academics with a flair for writing

  • Writers, bloggers, or content creators with an interest in research and African affairs

  • Volunteers seeking meaningful contributions to African development

  • Professionals looking for virtual internships or editorial experience

💡 Skills & Qualities Desired:

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (in any discipline relevant to research, journalism, or communication)

  • At least one published research article in an open-access journal

  • Strong writing and communication skills

  • Curiosity and analytical thinking

  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

  • Familiarity with research language or willingness to learn

  • Passion for African research, innovation, and knowledge dissemination

🎁 WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

  • A platform to amplify African research globally

  • Mentorship and editorial support from seasoned researchers and editors

  • Opportunity to build your portfolio in research journalism

  • Recognition for your work (byline in published articles)

  • Networking with academics, policymakers, and fellow journalists

  • Certificates of contribution or internship (on request)

  • Priority consideration for future paid opportunities

📩 HOW TO APPLY

Interested? Send the following to 📧 africanresearchersmagazine@gmail.com
Subject: Application for Research Journalist Position

Include:

  1. A brief cover letter (max 250 words) stating why you’re interested

  2. CV or résumé

  3. Writing sample (published research)

🌟 JOIN US IN REDEFINING AFRICAN RESEARCH COMMUNICATION!

Be part of a movement that transforms academic findings into actionable knowledge — making them accessible, relatable, and impactful for Africa and beyond.

🖊️ African Researchers Magazine – Promoting African Research.