Opportunity for Journalists / Associate Writers

The DevelopmentAid Newsroom produces high-quality, data-driven content for professionals working across the international development sector.

We are looking for experienced journalists and associate writers to contribute analytical, well-researched editorial content to our growing team.

About the role

You will produce in-depth articles covering key trends and developments in the global aid landscape, including:

• Donor priorities, funding flows, and policy shifts
• Regional and country-level development dynamics
• Aid effectiveness, transparency, and impact
• Project implementation, compliance, and evaluation

You will collaborate closely with editors, data specialists, and fact-checking teams to deliver accurate, timely, and insightful reporting.

Contributors typically deliver 3–4 strategic articles per month, with occasional involvement in rapid-response coverage of emerging topics.

Key responsibilities

• Research and write fact-based, analytical editorial pieces
• Pitch story ideas and contribute to editorial planning
• Conduct interviews with sector experts and stakeholders
• Support urgent newsroom coverage when needed
• Prepare short summaries to support content distribution
• Follow DevelopmentAid editorial standards and Gen-AI policy

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of newsroom or journalistic experience
• Strong research skills, including working with databases and data sources
• Understanding of the international development sector (preferred)
• Excellent writing, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Clear interest in specific topics or regions within the sector

Engagement model

• Freelance / contributor-based collaboration
• Compensation per article, based on complexity and depth
• Fully remote and flexible contribution

How to apply

Please submit:

• Your CV
• 2–3 published writing samples

to: news@developmentaid.org

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis starting April 24, 2026.