Media Data Fellows

About the role

Media Data Fellows serve as A-Goal Initiative’s regional eyes and ears across Nigeria. Working remotely from their respective geopolitical zones, fellows will monitor how issues relevant to the VAW-P and GovTap projects are reported and discussed across media and civic spaces, in accordance with established research and data-quality protocols.

This role is suited to someone who understands their region, has strong networks and information-gathering skills, and is committed to accuracy, objectivity, and responsible documentation.

What you will do

• Monitor media coverage and public discussion in your zone on issues covered by the VAW-P and GovTap projects.
• Gather information and verify it before it is recorded.
• Document findings accurately, in the agreed format and on time.
• Apply research ethics in every task, including confidentiality and do-no-harm.
• Draw on your networks of journalists and civic actors to understand what is happening locally.

One Fellow per Geopolitical Zone

We are recruiting six fellows, with one fellow selected for each geopolitical zone. Apply for the zone where you are based and have the strongest networks.

Who we are looking for

• Experience in Communications, Journalism, Newsroom or freelance.
• Basic to moderate understanding of research methods, information-gathering and research ethics.
• Good knowledge of the media and civic environment within their geopolitical zone.
• Strong access to journalists, media organisations, or relevant civic groups and community networks within their zone.
• Ability to independently monitor and verify political, campaign and civic activities locally or through media and field networks.
• Good documentation, strong attention to detail, communication and data verification skills.
• Ability to work remotely, meet deadlines and submit accurate reports.

It helps if you have

• Previous experience in media monitoring, research, journalism, civic engagement or data collection.