Watch Duty, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, alerts you of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts in real-time.

Overnight Volunteer Contributor, Reporter

JournalistJournalistPart TimeRemoteTeam 11-50Since 2021H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

127 days ago

Salary

Not specified

High SchoolEnglish

Job Description

• Reporters are responsible for gathering, verifying and utilizing information regarding wildfires. • They monitor various sources including scanner traffic, fire cameras, user-submitted intel, official messages from agencies and automated bot detections provided by Watch Duty. • Reporters collaborate and verify with one another and formulate an alert to send out to millions of people. • This role will specifically be for overnight volunteers.

Job Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
A community spirit and the desire to help others in times of need
Experience monitoring or listening to emergency communications
Ability to work in a team and collaborate in real-time on Slack (our internal messaging platform)
The ability to multitask while dealing with high-pressure situations
A professional approach to disseminating vital information in a clear and concise manner
Willingness and availability to cover overnight shifts
Background in fire, dispatch, law enforcement, or first response (nice to have)
Experience reporting on disasters, with an audience, on Facebook, X, etc. (nice to have)
Understanding of technology, radio scanners, software engineering, etc (nice to have)
The willingness to assist with coverage outside your local area (nice to have)