Journalist Assistant / Journalist

Salary Competitive

We are looking for people with a journalism background or those who can show a strong interest in journalism to join our international team in Oslo. You will be working closely with our editors, writers and journalists. The Oslo Desk has already achieved attention locally and within the international community. There are many exciting things to come. Join us in the effort to bring peace and diversity through journalism and media.


You will either assist an investigative journalist to do various tasks like research and conduct interviews, or run and develop your own stories. Whilst this is an unpaid position, there are opportunities to apply for funds to develop your story or case. You will be expected to figure out ways around obstacles and work collaboratively within the international team.

What we look for in our Editorial and Multimedia team:

- Submitting ideas to the The Oslo Desk for stories that will engage our international audience and stimulate debate and interaction

- Understanding investigative and constructive journalism would be a plus

- Excellent relationship-building skills, both internally within TOD and externally

- Understanding SEO-focused content to drive search traffic would be a plus

- Using a diverse digital storytelling tools

- Support the investigative journalist team through in-depth research and discussion on leads

- Excellent communication skills

- Editorial experience is a plus, but not necessary

- Excellent level of English especially in writing and speaking (additional languages a plus).

- Good knowledge of Norwegian

- A good learning ability

- Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving ability

 

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Working at
THE OSLO DESK

The Oslo Desk is a publication/online magazine that opens up a public space for migrant and international voices. We go to the root of the problem and find out what shapes our society and systems.Our international staff and outlook, also including Norwegians, sets us on course for better representation in journalism and media. We provide vital how-to information, in-depth articles, personal essays, and a hybrid of investigative and constructive journalism reporting. The Oslo Desk was founded by Ka Man Mak with a small band of volunteers. We are a group of journalists, active citizens and highly skilled immigrants who wish to engage with investigative and constructive journalism. And our team is continuously expanding.

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