Rorshok Oceans Update Writer
Rorshok is looking for a passionate researcher and writer to work on its newest audio update (podcast) about Oceans.
Who we are
Rorshok works to change and improve how people get news and knowledge. We produce several brief audio updates (podcasts) in English about several countries. They are all written by people in and from those countries. Have a listen, and see what you think: https://www.rorshok.com/country-updates/
This specific project
The writer will produce a 1300-word piece every week (by a deadline agreed upon with the editing team) that includes events, trends, and hot topics that took place during the week. It should include newsworthy information and things that people are talking about, which could be interesting and relevant to know about the world’s oceans.
The writer will work alongside an editor (at certain agreed-upon times during the week) who will guide and help them achieve the Rorshok style, and provide a comprehensive guideline for their work.
Each script should feature roughly twelve stories, which should be as concise as possible, include the main facts, and focus on the context: What are the underlying facts? Some stories require more space in terms of context. Rorshok will provide a style guideline with more considerations.
The topics to cover are:
- Shipping & cargo
- Fisheries
- Marine biology
- International maritime organizations
- Boundary disputes
- Pollution & environmental impacts
- Climate change
- Sailing, surfing & sports
- Fun facts (could be historical facts, sea creatures)
Deadlines
These deadlines are weekly commitments. The following table shows the deadlines we prefer. We are open to making small adjustments if both parties agree (Rorshok & the writer).
1st deadline: On Mondays you will upload to Google Drive a first draft with the events from the previous Tuesday up to date (around 80% of the total work) at noon GMT+0. Afterward, the chief editor will make notes and comments. |
Final deadline: You’ll have from Monday 8pm GMT+0 till Tuesday at noon GMT+0 to revise and edit the script according to the editor’s notes, and also add or update stories. You should also add the summary and pronunciations. By now, the script should be 100% done, all the comments should be solved, except for the pronunciation comments and anything you need the editor to see in the final revision. |
- When you make an update, add a story, or delete one, make sure you tag your editor or add a note so that they know where the new information is.
- Remember that you are also required to include a script summary between three and five lines long and relevant pronunciation comments on the words that are not in English, which will help the reader.
- Our comprehensive guidelines will provide you with the specifics and will help you achieve the Rorshok writing style. You will have access to it and be notified if any major changes are made.
Availability for contact
You are expected to be available for contact via Whatsapp or email (at a reasonable time) in case the editor needs to ask you something.
Coaching
Our editor will be in contact with you weekly, providing feedback in Google Docs as well as personalized messages through Whatsapp or email. Also, if the editor considers it necessary, you will have to have at least one writing coaching session to help you achieve the Rorshok writing style.
Termination of the agreement
Either party should provide a 2-week notice prior to the termination of the agreement.
If the writer cannot comply with a previously agreed deadline or needs to have it changed, timely notification should be given to a Rorshok representative. Also, if the writer is planning to take time off, a Rorshok representative should be notified at least 2 weeks in advance in order to get a replacement.
Payment
You will be paid 40 USD per script. Payment of services will be sent on the first 10 days of the following month via PayPal or Payoneer after your submission of the payment request
Contact us by sending a mail to info@rorshok.com