Volunteer News Assistant (Remote)

About the role

Bantu Gazette, a pan‑African media platform, is seeking a Volunteer News Assistant to support its editorial team. This remote, unpaid position is ideal for journalism students, recent graduates, or aspiring journalists who want hands‑on newsroom experience while covering stories about Africa and its diaspora.

Key responsibilities

• Research current events, reports, data and emerging stories related to Africa and the African diaspora.
• Identify credible sources and assist with fact‑checking before publication.
• Draft news articles, short features, briefs and other editorial content under editorial guidance.
• Edit and refine copy for accuracy, structure, readability and consistency with Bantu Gazette’s standards.
• Support editors with background research for interviews and story development.
• Monitor institutions, organisations and public sources for potential story ideas.
• Assist with basic video and digital news production, including script preparation and content planning.
• Participate in editorial discussions and contribute story ideas.
• Help prepare editorial and communications materials when required.

Required profile

• Currently studying journalism, media, communications or a related field.
• Strong writing and communication abilities.
• Excellent research skills and understanding of sourcing, verification and journalistic ethics.
• Genuine interest in African affairs, development, business, governance, technology and culture.

Required skills

What we offer

• Practical newsroom experience on a growing African media platform.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Mentorship from experienced editors.
• Opportunity to build a portfolio of published work.