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Apply by 12/15: Freelance News Reporter or Opinion Writer Journalism and Justice: Gain Experience with Sojourners’ Freelance Program (Remote) Are you interested in writing or reporting on topics related to faith and justice? Sojourners is seeking applications for its Journalism Cohort, a part-time, remote program that offers hands‑on, paid training for freelance writers from historically marginalized communities. The spring 2026 cohort lasts for five months, beginning January 2026 through May 2026. Applications are due December 15, 2025. About Sojourners Sojourners is an independent, award‑winning print and online magazine of faith, culture, and politics. Our mission is to inspire hope and action by articulating the biblical call to racial and social justice, life and peace, and environmental stewardship. About the Program Journalists help articulate the truth about the kind of world we live in and the kind of world we want to see. Yet journalism has been closely intertwined with this nation’s history of race, religion, and democracy; the people reporting the news and the people whose viewpoints the news amplifies do not often reflect the full and diverse promise of the world we inhabit or envision. The Sojourners Journalism Cohort was created to address this critical gap. To date, eleven participants have completed the program, writing on a variety of topics, while enriching their professional and personal journeys. All positions are freelance, remote, and require no travel time or expense. • News reporter (3 positions) • Opinion writer (3 positions) Cohort members will work with an experienced editor and receive guidance on interview strategies, research, pitching, and journalism ethics. Participants will have flexibility to write on their own time while also attending pre‑scheduled video‑based training and mentorship meetings. Members will write 3-5 faith and justice articles for sojo.net over the course of the program. Benefits and Compensation • Monthly video‑based training (5 sessions) • Mentorship with experienced editors • $500 upon successful completion of the first training session • $500 after successful completion of the final training session and program evaluation form. • $300 per article for each published during the cohort. Application Process To apply, complete the application, submit a statement of purpose, two sample pitches, and your resume. To learn more about the program and apply, visit: Seniority level: Internship Employment type: Contract Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sojourners by 2x Apply tot his job Apply tot his job

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1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

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When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

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With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...