Copy Editing Fellow

Editorial Fellow Description

About Us

Hola Cultura is a vibrant, multifaceted nonprofit based in Washington, D.C., that celebrates the culture and contributions of Latinos in society today. We produce independent media coverage of Latino arts and culture, conduct original research and host events that showcase our diverse community. Through this work, we lift up Latino voices, break down barriers, and promote cross-cultural understanding; while at the same time, mentoring and providing professional training in digital workforce skills to Latino youth and young adults.

Hola Cultura is a proud winner of an Edward R. Murrow Regional Award for Best News Documentary

Your Role

As the Copy Editing Fellow in Hola Cultura's Storytelling Program for Experiential Learning (SPEL) for young people between ages 16 and 25, you will lead a team of 2 or 3 interns and volunteers who will copy edit the stories written by SPEL's Editorial Interns.

SPEL meets remotely every Tuesday for 90-minutes of professional development training and story lab time when Editorial Fellows work with their teams to plan, produce and publish original journalism for our online readers and podcast listeners. The Copy Editing Fellow plays a key role in training and mentoring Copy Editing Interns, assigning them stories to edit and checking their work before publication.

The ideal candidate has work experience or a strong interest in pursuing a career in journalism, the publishing world or a related communications field. Working closely with Hola Cultura's professional staff and other SPEL storytellers, you will be part of a team collaborating in a spirit of creativity and innovation to inform existing readers and cultivate new audiences.

DATES: January 2026 to December 2026.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in journalism, communications, Literature or other relevant fields
• Attend online meetings each Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET and an additional 3 to 5 hours of remote work hours per week
• Familiarity with AP Style, required
• Copyediting experience, required
• Good judgment, research skills, and an unwavering commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work independently, manage projects, and meet deadlines
• Ability to remain objective and engage with people of all viewpoints
• Commitment to the organization's mission and goals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills, a plus
• Headline writing skills, a plus
• SEO for journalism knowledge, a plus

Duties and Responsibilities

With guidance from the organization's professional staff, the Copy Editing Fellow:

• Lead teams of 2-3 Interns, assisting them in the copyediting of stories published over the course of the spring, summer and fall semesters
• Serve as a mentor, resource, and project managers to Interns
• Collaborate with other SPEL Fellows and story teams
• Other duties, as needed

Remote Meetings

Hola Cultura is located in Washington, D.C., and has an office in Boston, Massachusetts. Candidates do not need to be based in D.C. or Boston to be considered, but must be available for our weekly Zoom meeting on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time.

Professional Development & Monthly Stipend

Fellowships are volunteer positions for young professionals and graduate students interested in journalism or related fields. While unpaid, the position provides professional training and hands-on journalism experience, as well as the opportunity to build a portfolio of published work on a site that attracts around 10,000 readers each month and has worked with larger media outlets including the Washington City Paper, and WAMU, Washington's NPR station.

Fellows do not need to be based in D.C. and will receive a volunteer stipends of $100 per month (regardless of location).

To find out more and apply directly, visit our website:

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $100.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: Remote