Narrative Journalist / Storytelling Writer Consultant at Nobel Women’s Initiative: Application Deadline 21 Jun 2026
The Nobel Women’s Initiative (NWI) is seeking a Narrative Journalist / Storytelling Writer Consultant to lead the creation of a powerful bookazine documenting the lived experiences of women activists across Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. This remote consultancy offers a rare opportunity for an experienced storyteller to shape a long-form narrative project grounded in human rights, feminist leadership, and social justice.
This role is ideal for writers who combine strong editorial vision with ethical, trauma-informed storytelling practices and deep regional understanding of Latin America.
About the Nobel Women’s Initiative and the Project Context
The Nobel Women’s Initiative is led by eight women Nobel Peace Prize laureates, including prominent global figures such as:
- Jody Williams
- Shirin Ebadi
- Tawakkol Karman
- Leymah Gbowee
- Rigoberta Menchú
- Narges Mohammadi
- Oleksandra Matviichuk
- Maria Ressa
The organization works globally to advance women’s rights, peacebuilding, and social justice.
This consultancy is part of a broader initiative in partnership with JASS (Just Associates) titled “Building the Collective Power of Women for Rights and Resources in Mesoamerica”. The project focuses on documenting and amplifying the voices of women activists in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
The final output will be a bookazine—a hybrid format combining the narrative depth of a book with the accessibility of a magazine.
Role Overview: Narrative Journalist / Storytelling Writer Consultant
This is a remote, contract-based role running from mid-2026 to the end of the year. The selected consultant will lead the editorial vision and creative development of the publication from concept through completion.
Unlike standard NGO reporting roles, this position emphasizes literary storytelling, narrative structure, and creative authorship.
The consultant will be expected to transform interviews and research materials into a cohesive, emotionally engaging narrative that reflects the lived realities of women activists across the region.
Key Responsibilities
The consultant will take full ownership of the storytelling and editorial direction, including:
Editorial Concept Development
- Designing the narrative framework and creative vision for the publication
- Establishing thematic structure and storytelling approach
- Ensuring coherence across multiple stories and interviews
Field Research and Ethical Interviews
- Conducting in-depth, trauma-informed interviews with women activists
- Adhering to ethical storytelling principles and safeguarding requirements
- Respecting anonymity requests and sensitive disclosures
Narrative Writing and Story Development
- Transforming interviews into compelling long-form narratives
- Developing recurring themes, character arcs, and interconnected stories
- Ensuring accessibility and emotional resonance for diverse audiences
Creative Direction and Collaboration
- Coordinating illustrators, editors, translators, and designers as needed
- Managing the creative workflow from draft to final publication
- Working closely with NWI while maintaining strong editorial autonomy
Required Skills and Experience
NWI is seeking a highly skilled storyteller with both technical and ethical expertise in narrative journalism. The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience in narrative journalism, documentary storytelling, or literary non-fiction
- A strong portfolio of published long-form work
- Experience conducting sensitive or trauma-informed interviews
- Deep familiarity with Latin American political and social contexts
- Fluency in both English and Spanish
- Strong understanding of ethical storytelling and safeguarding principles
- Ability to manage complex creative projects independently
- Experience collaborating with creative professionals such as editors and designers
Candidates must be based in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, or the wider Mesoamerican region.
Application Requirements
Applicants are required to submit:
- A CV and portfolio of relevant storytelling work
- A cover letter (maximum 500 words)
- A creative concept note (up to 1,000 words) outlining narrative vision and editorial approach
- Proposed budget and collaborators
- Evidence of strong organizational and project management ability
The creative concept note is particularly important, as it will be a primary selection criterion.
Why This Role Matters
This consultancy sits at the intersection of journalism, human rights documentation, and feminist storytelling. It offers the opportunity to elevate the voices of women who are actively shaping resistance and social change across Central America.
Rather than producing a traditional NGO report, this project aims to create a standalone literary work that is both accessible and deeply impactful. The narrative will help global audiences understand the lived realities of activism, including risk, resilience, and collective power.
By shaping how these stories are told, the consultant will play a key role in preserving and amplifying histories that are often underrepresented in mainstream media.
Final Thoughts
The Narrative Journalist / Storytelling Writer Consultant role at the Nobel Women’s Initiative is a rare opportunity for experienced writers who want to move beyond conventional reporting and into high-impact narrative authorship.
It combines creative freedom with social purpose, offering the chance to shape a publication that centers women’s voices, challenges injustice, and contributes to global understanding of human rights movements in Mesoamerica.
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