First Amendment Fellow

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Organization information
Organization name: 
The Center for Investigative Reporting
Street address: 
222 Sutter Street, Unit 600
City: 
San Francisco
State: 
California
ZIP: 
94104
Organization URL: 
https://www.motherjones.com/
Job type: 
Fellowship/Internship
Position Description: 

The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR), an award-winning, investigative nonprofit newsroom that is home to Mother Jones, Reveal, and CIR Studios, engages and empowers the public through investigative journalism and groundbreaking storytelling that sparks action, improves lives and protects our democracy. Our public radio program and podcast reaches millions of people a week across more than 500 stations nationwide, our video team produces documentaries with the likes of Netflix and cable television channels, and we team up with partners across the country to distribute our long-form stories in digital and print. We are regularly recognized for our excellence, creativity and impact.

CIR is looking for a full-time First Amendment Fellow to join our legal department. This fellowship will begin in September 2025 and end in September 2026. This one-year paid position will allow the fellow the chance to work closely as an associate with in-house counsel.

Responsibilities will include working alongside CIR’s General Counsel to assist with:
● prepublication review of articles, podcasts, documentaries,
● intellectual property matters,
● news gathering questions,
● reviewing and editing amicus briefs,
● helping reporters file and write appeal letters for public records requests,
● filing and litigating freedom-of-information

Requirements: 

Qualifications, the candidate should:
● be a junior attorney or 2025 law school graduate
● have an outstanding academic record with excellent research and writing skills,
● have an exceptional ability to work with a large and diverse staff,
● have demonstrated deep interest in media law and the First Amendment,
● a great sense of humor and exceptionally collegial, and
● an ability to multitask and work under deadline pressure.

To apply: 

To learn more about the role and apply please visit: https://www.motherjones.com/careers/first-amendment-fellow/

Please include with your application a resume, cover letter and recent writing sample. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Only applications submitted through our Careers webpage will be considered.

Notes: 
CIR is an equal opportunity employer and actively works to diversify our workforce. In addition to valuing diverse life experiences and backgrounds, we look for people with relentlessness, camaraderie and a drive to make a difference. We recognize that candidates may not meet all the criteria outlined, but if you are passionate about our work and have a vision to share with us, please apply. We will carefully consider every serious applicant.
Salary range: 
$60,000-$85,000 Please note: Preference will be given to students with public interest funding. The fellowship is designed to be both a learning and work experience for a new lawyer excited about media law and the First Amendment. But to be clear, the pos
Submission deadline: 
Friday, November 1, 2024

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