Build Journalism That Matters.
HumanCrisisNews (HCN) is an independent digital news platform covering important developments in the United States and around the world. We aim to produce journalism that explains what happened, establishes what is known, provides meaningful context, and helps readers understand why a story matters.
About Careers at HCN
HumanCrisisNews is building an independent digital newsroom focused on accurate, responsible, and useful journalism. Our coverage includes news, world affairs, conflict, humanitarian crises, politics, business, technology, health, climate and Earth, and sports.
Our journalism is intended for readers in the United States and around the world, with particular attention to stories that have meaningful public-interest or human impact.
This page should be read together with our Editorial Policy, Corrections Policy, Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Contact Us page.
Last Updated: October 4, 2026
Current Opportunities at HCN
HCN may open opportunities according to its editorial priorities, publishing needs, and operational requirements. Specific positions are not necessarily available at all times.
Current status: HCN is currently accepting expressions of interest from people whose skills and experience may contribute to its journalism, research, editorial, or digital media work. This does not mean that a specific paid or employment position is currently open.
When a specific position becomes available, HCN may provide details regarding the role, responsibilities, requirements, working arrangement, and application process.
People Who Take Journalism Seriously
We are interested in people who take journalism, research, verification, accuracy, and responsible digital publishing seriously.
Journalism & Reporting
Reporting, news writing, field reporting, and editorial storytelling.
Editing & Fact-Checking
Editorial review, verification, accuracy checks, and source assessment.
Research & Verification
Research, evidence gathering, source verification, and background work.
Video & Visual Journalism
Video production, documentary work, visual storytelling, and multimedia.
Audience & Social Media
Audience development, distribution, and responsible social publishing.
SEO & Digital Publishing
Search optimization, publishing systems, and digital newsroom workflows.
Technology
Technical skills that support digital journalism and newsroom operations.
Related Skills
Other expertise that can strengthen responsible journalism and digital media.
A strong candidate does not need to fit a single traditional newsroom profile. We value clear communication, curiosity, careful research, attention to detail, respect for sources and subjects, and the ability to work responsibly in a fast-moving information environment.
For editorial roles: The ability to verify information, assess sources, identify uncertainty, attribute claims accurately, and write clearly is particularly important.
Different Ways to Contribute
Depending on HCN’s needs, work with the organization may take different forms. A specific opportunity, if available, will define its own terms and requirements.
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Editorial & Reporting Journalism, reporting, writing, editing, and newsroom support.
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Research & Verification Background research, source verification, and fact-checking support.
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Multimedia Video, documentary, photography, graphics, and visual storytelling.
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Digital & Audience SEO, digital publishing, social media, and audience development.
What We Value in Our Work
HCN values accuracy over unnecessary speed, evidence over assumption, and context over sensationalism. Stories involving conflict, displacement, disasters, health emergencies, and vulnerable communities require particular care.
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Accuracy Over Speed We prioritize getting important facts right over being first.
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Evidence Over Assumption Important claims should be supported by reliable information.
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Context Over Sensationalism Journalism should inform readers rather than simply shock them.
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Respect for People Sources, subjects, and affected communities should be treated with dignity.
Editorial and Professional Standards
Anyone working with HCN is expected to respect the principles that guide our journalism. Information should be checked against reliable sources where reasonably possible, significant claims should be appropriately attributed, and uncertainty should be acknowledged when the available evidence does not support certainty.
Plagiarism, deliberate fabrication, misleading presentation of information, manipulation of evidence, undisclosed conflicts that materially affect editorial work, and intentional misrepresentation are inconsistent with HCN’s standards.
Our Editorial Policy provides further information about the principles and practices that guide HumanCrisisNews.
A Digital and International Newsroom
HCN serves readers in the United States and internationally. Our reporting can involve developments across different countries, communities, and regions, requiring contributors to communicate clearly while understanding local context.
Digital journalism may involve written reporting, photographs, video, graphics, social platforms, search, newsletters, and other publishing formats. Depending on the role, contributors may work across different parts of the publishing process.
How to Express Your Interest
Introduce Yourself
Tell us who you are and the type of work you are interested in.
Share Your Work
Provide relevant experience, portfolio material, or published work where available.
Explain Your Fit
Briefly explain how your skills could contribute to HCN.
For editorial or journalism-related opportunities, applicants may provide areas of reporting or expertise, relevant experience, and examples of published work. For other roles, relevant skills, experience, and portfolio material may be useful.
Please Note: An expression of interest does not guarantee an interview, assignment, employment, freelance engagement, internship, or other professional relationship. HCN reviews submissions according to its current needs and available opportunities.
Our Commitment to Responsible Journalism
People who work with HumanCrisisNews contribute to journalism in a rapidly changing information environment. We take that responsibility seriously.
Our aim is to produce work that is accurate, useful, understandable, and respectful of the people and communities represented in our coverage. Whether a story concerns a major international event or a crisis receiving limited attention, the standard remains the same: report responsibly, verify carefully, provide context, and treat people with dignity.
Work With HumanCrisisNews
If you believe in careful journalism, meaningful reporting, and responsible digital storytelling, you are welcome to introduce yourself to HumanCrisisNews.
Current opportunities and future openings will depend on the needs of the newsroom and the direction of the organization. If your skills and interests align with our work, you can reach out through our Contact Us page.
Contact: Please use the HCN Contact Us page for career and professional inquiries.
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