Bi-Lingual (Spanish/English) Journalism Fellow / Montgomery Co., PA (Part-time), PCCY

Posted by Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) on March 30, 2021

About PCCY

Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to
improving the lives and chances of children within the Philadelphia region through thoughtful
and informed advocacy.

Position Summary

PCCY is seeking an experienced journalist with an existing portfolio of insightful articles that present how public policies shape people’s lives. The Journalism Fellow will canvass the community collecting real-life stories to expose failings in public safety nets, education, and other public systems intended to create greater economic opportunity. The focus is on families of color in Norristown and Pottstown.

The Fellow is part of PCCY’s launch of Dis/parities, a new reporting initiative designed to illuminate the lives of parents and children of color living in Norristown and Pottstown, Pennsylvania.  Partners include the Urban League of Philadelphia and ACLAMO (Accion Comunal Latinoamericana de Montgomery County/or the Latin American Community Action of Montgomery County).

The Fellow must be a dynamic, self-motivated individual who can write and produce accurate, informative, and relevant community reporting and engage four residents as Community Liaisons. The ideal candidate will have a history of creating networks and building relationships to develop leads and contextualize news reporting. The position also requires social media acumen.

Learn more and apply.