Editor

Help amplify Global South voices and transform global narratives

We're looking for a talented Editor to join our growing team at Egab. In this role, you'll connect journalists from the Global South with international media outlets, helping to bring diverse perspectives to global audiences. This is a fully remote position with flexible working hours.

Egab is an Egypt-based startup that empowers local journalists in the Global South to get published in international and regional media. We focus on stories that defy stereotypes and challenge dominant narratives about their communities. With over 2,000 journalists across 100+ countries in the Middle East and Africa, we've helped (in 2025 alone) publish 650 stories in 50+ leading media outlets including The Guardian, The New Humanitarian, BBC, Al Jazeera, CNN, The Economist, and more.

We've spotlighted stories of resilience, innovation, and community strength from across the Global South, generating thousands of dollars in income for local journalists while supporting vital on-the-ground reporting during particularly challenging times. You can see some of the stories published through Egab here: https://www.egab.co/#our-work

In 2021, Egab was selected as a recipient of Google News Initiative's Middle East, Turkey and Africa Innovation Challenge. We then became part of the prestigious 500 Global portfolio in 2022, and received backing from the Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) in 2024 and DenVC in 2025.

From our journalists:

What sets Egab apart isn't just its operational framework but its distinctive approach to story conception, selection, and editing. Despite my 25+ years in the field, I'm learning new journalistic formats and styles for the first time. We're also passing these skills on to other colleagues in Gaza. Mohamed Solaimane, Gaza

I've received a lot of knowledge from my pitching and the editors. It's not only shaping me for Egab but for my professional career too. Melanie Joyce Nabukwasi, Uganda

From our media partners:

Egab is a critical link between international newsrooms like ours and local journalists, providing both the editorial support and translation services to make collaboration possible. Working with Egab has been invaluable for our continued coverage of the human impact of Israel's war in the Gaza Strip. Eric Reidy, The New Humanitarian

At the beginning of this year, we had a problem. The Continent is a pan-African publication, but none of us speak Arabic, which makes it a challenge to cover North Africa effectively. Enter Egab. Egab has delivered a number of well reported stories from local journalists in the region, edited and translated to the highest standard. Simon Allison, The Continent

• Act as the main point of contact for journalists and editors interested in receiving pitches from the Global South.
• Review pitches from journalists on the Egab platform.
• Circulate pitches to relevant media outlets among our 50+ media partners including The Guardian, Al Jazeera, CNN, and The New Humanitarian.
• Oversee the production process of stories in different formats (text, video, and audio).
• Provide customized feedback to journalists on their pitches and stories, helping them develop professionally as many journalists have noted in their testimonials.
• Support local journalists in amplifying underreported stories from their communities with courage and compassion.
• Bridge language and cultural gaps between local journalists and international media.
• Respond to requests for reporting from media outlets; sourcing the right journalist to handle the task and overseeing their work.
• Report to Egab's Editorial Director and work alongside our team of expert editors to ensure a streamlined process.
  

• 5+ years of journalism work experience (either as full-time staff or a freelancer)
• Strong command of English and native or near-native proficiency in either Arabic, French, Portuguese, or Spanish.
• Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with pitching and producing stories in different formats.
• Solid understanding of the standards and expectations of international media outlets.
• Familiarity with solutions journalism (experience producing sojo stories is a plus).
• Superb communication skills and ability to provide constructive feedback to journalists.
  

• Is passionate about passing knowledge and empowering local talent.
• Can work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Brings a problem-solving mindset with a growth orientation.
• Works effectively under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
• Adapts to the evolving nature of a startup while maintaining organized workflows.
  

• Fully remote position with flexible working hours
• Global networking with 2000+ journalists across 100+ countries and editors at 50+ international media outlets
• Competitive market-rate salary
• Professional growth through mentoring journalists and collaborating with outlets
• Diverse storytelling experience working with stories across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
• Direct impact on changing global narratives and amplifying underrepresented voices
• Cross-cultural competency by bridging local contexts with global audiences
• Innovative journalism practice including solutions journalism approaches
• Startup environment offering autonomy, creativity, and growth opportunities
  

At Egab, we're building a diverse, collaborative team that's passionate about changing media narratives. Our remote-first culture promotes flexibility while maintaining high standards for the work we produce. We provide editors with opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on international journalism.

To apply: Send your CV to [Confidential Information] with Editor Position in the subject line. Please include links to three samples of your published work in your CV.

Selection process: Qualified candidates will be invited to an initial interview. Those who pass the first interview will complete an editorial assessment that evaluates pitching, editing, and feedback skills. Successful candidates will then advance to a final interview with the hiring manager.