Polis Junior Editor
Polis Analysis is a mission-driven organisation. Our six-point mission defines who we are, what we do, and what we stand for:
o We are committed to helping individuals, not large corporations, navigate a volatile and unpredictable political world. We provide clear, direct analysis of global political developments, explaining how they impact y
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.
o Our analysis is fact-based, aimed at countering the spread of misinfo
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tin.
o We make politics accessible. Our work is free of jargon, free of ads, and free of
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hage.
o Our stance is strictly impartial to combat the growing polarisation and partisanship found in mains
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am mdia.
o We are dedicated to empowering young people, the next generation of leaders, by helping them navigate the political landscape, especially as they are more exposed to fake news online, have fewer resources to stay informed, and are often less political
l
y enaged.
o Polis Analysis believes that informed citizens create healthier democracies. We stand by the right of individuals to be informed about the political decisions affecting their lives. At Polis Analysis, our goal is to empower citizens with the knowledge they need to navigate global politics. We are not here to influence; we are
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Role: Junior Editor (2-4ho**
urs er week)
As a junior editor at Polis Analysis, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, clarity, and accuracy of our daily publications. These publications include: (1) the free-of-charge, regionally focused Daily Briefing; (2) the subscription-based Intelligence Briefing, covering topics such as UK Politics, Technology & Legal, Climate Change & Instability, Young People, and China; and (3) long-form and in-depth reports. You will be responsible for maintaining editorial quality and upholding the organisation's impartial voice
throughout
these fou p
roducts.
Key
Respnsibilities:
• Reviewing and editing analytical content from analysts f
or grammar,
style, and fatual accuracy
• Ensuring all published content adheres to Polis Analysis' editorial
g
uidelines andimpartial tone
• Collaborate with Brand and Marketing Team to summarise and publish bri
efi
ngs for Social edia Platforms
• Take part in editorial team calls to discuss editorial standards, fact-checking, poli
tical ana
lysis,a
nd termin
logy
Benefits:
• Gain practical experience in media analysis, research, and digital communication, working w
ith
a dedicated andmission-driven team
• Be part of a supportive team culture, where internal growth and the impleme
nta
tion of new ideas ar actively encouraged
• Learn from and engage with experienced prof
e
ssionals and membersof our Advisory Board
• Polis alumni have gone on to secure positions at organisations such as the United Nations, European Commission, UK and European Parli
amen
ts, BBC, Del
oitte, Hil
& Knowlton,
and more
Looking for:
• A strong interest in political analysis, internationa
l a
ffairs, and/or disinfomation and misinformation
• Experience working to tight deadlines in student newspape
rs,
editorial roles, publishig, or social media content
• Strong editing and proofreading skillswith excellent written Engish and attention to detail
• Team player with the
abil
ity to communicate well an gi
*ve con
st
ructive feedback
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his s a remote, volunteer position.
If you have a passion for fact-based political analysis we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a brief motivational letter to he
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