Editorial Fellowship

Position description

The National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) is a global alumni network representing nearly 250,000 Americans who have served in the U.S. Peace Corps across 144 countries since 1961. With over 80,000 members and growing, NPCA has been advocating at national and state levels to ensure a stronger and more effective agency since 1981. Through advocacy, networking and skills-building activities, publications, and commitment to service, NPCA promotes peace, friendship, and volunteerism in partnership with our global community, while addressing the needs of current and returning Volunteers. NPCA supports and raises the visibility of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers’ service projects across the U.S. With a network of over 150 Peace Corps affiliate groups, NPCA provides resources, an online alumni platform, and guidance to our affiliate groups. Our goal is to increase and demonstrate the impact of our members beyond their Peace Corps service and help strengthen communities nationwide.

Duties

Position Summary

The Editorial Fellow will play a key role in producing and curating content across NPCA’s media platforms, including WorldView magazine, digital newsletters, our website, and social media channels.

This is an ideal opportunity for a person with strong journalism and digital media skills who is passionate about storytelling, global issues, and the Peace Corps community.

Details Duration:4 months (October 2025 – January 2026)

Time Commitment: at least 20 hours per week

Location: Remote or Washington, D.C.–based

Compensation: $5,000 stipend

Key Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit weekly news articles, feature stories, and profiles for WorldView magazine and NPCA website.
• Assist in planning, writing, and producing NPCA’s e-newsletters.
• Develop and maintain website content using WordPress.
• Create and schedule engaging content for NPCA’s social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Facebook, etc.).
• Copyedit and proofread content to ensure editorial accuracy and consistency.
• Design ads, graphics, and digital media content using tools like Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Edit and prepare photo and video content for publication.
• Provide general editorial and production support to the communications team.

Qualifications

• Must be a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer
• At least 2-3 years of experience in journalism, editorial work, or digital content creation. (graduate students with relevant work experience and/or skills may be considered).
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with WordPress, Mailchimp, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro).
• Working knowledge of social media platforms and strategies (Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Facebook).
• Experience editing photos and video content for online and print.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and communicate effectively in a remote team setting.
• Familiarity with the Peace Corps community or international service a plus

Application instructions

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