Newsletter Fellow

About The LeverThe Lever is a reader-supported investigative news outlet dedicated to following the money and holding the powerful accountable. Founded in 2020 by journalist David Sirota and a team of reporters, The Lever has quickly attracted a robust following thanks to its in-depth investigations and uncompromising analyses of local and national politics, business corruption, Big Tech, climate change, health care, and more. With its rapidly growing subscriber base, The Lever is building a news organization devoted to holding power accountable.

The PositionThe Lever is looking for a part-time newsletter fellow with the drive to become a vital member of our editorial and email team. The fellow will work closely with our newsletter lead to help write our curated daily email, Lever Daily, and be responsible for producing roughly 800-1,000 words a week of newsletter copy. Depending on interest and availability, the fellow may also contribute to our election midterms pop-up newsletter for additional pay. The fellow will receive hands-on support from our newsletter and editorial teams, is welcome to attend our daily editorial meetings, and will be encouraged to pitch and write additional stories for The Lever, for which they will be paid our standard freelance rate of $600/story and up. The fellowship is designed to help cultivate the next generation of independent investigative journalists, with opportunities for internal growth.

QualificationsExperience and passion for hard-hitting independent journalism.

Ability to hit deadlines and craft clear, compelling, accurate copy on complex, highly scrutinized subjects.

Interest in tracking and responding to an ever-shifting news cycle.

Familiarity with digital tools, including Google Docs, Slack, and Signal.

Comfort in operating independently while also working in harmony with a small team of hardworking remote journalists.

Impeccable organization skills.

Commitment to The Lever's subscriber-funded model and approach to accountability journalism.

The passion, imagination, and ambition needed to help build a transformative news organization.

How To ApplyTo apply, send a cover letter, resume, references, and three work samples to jobs@levernews.com The Lever is an equal opportunity employer​ that is committed to a diverse workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. If they choose to do so, applicants may disclose their demographic information as part of their application. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons.