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Work with us<\/span><\/p>\n

Help build Malawi’s home<\/em> on the internet.<\/h1>\n

We are a young team with a big job: answering the questions Malawians ask every day, clearly and honestly. If you can report, explain, translate or photograph Malawi, we want to hear from you.<\/p>\n

Send your application<\/a>Meet the team<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Who we are looking for<\/h2>\n

Paid roles are listed here when they open. Right now we welcome freelance contributors and story pitches in these areas.<\/p>\n

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Reporters<\/h3>\n

People on the ground in Lilongwe, Blantyre, Mzuzu, Zomba and the districts who can find and check local stories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Explainer writers<\/h3>\n

Turn science, technology, money and government services into plain steps anyone can follow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Chichewa editors<\/h3>\n

Translate and polish our stories so they read naturally in Chichewa, not like a machine wrote them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Photographers<\/h3>\n

Real photos of real Malawi: markets, matches, events and everyday life, with permission to publish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Diaspora voices<\/h3>\n

Malawians abroad writing about work, study, money transfers and keeping close to home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Builders<\/h3>\n

Developers and designers who want to make Zaku Tools and Zaku Games for Malawian readers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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What we value<\/h2>\n
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Getting it right<\/h3>\n

We check facts before speed. A correct story an hour later beats a wrong one now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Writing for everyone<\/h3>\n

Simple words, short sentences, and respect for the reader’s time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Malawi first<\/h3>\n

Every story answers one question: why does this matter to people here?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Showing up<\/h3>\n

Reliable people who deliver what they promise, when they promise it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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How to apply<\/h2>\n
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Email us<\/h3>\n

Tell us what you want to do, where you are based and why Zaku Malawi.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Show your work<\/h3>\n

Send two samples, links or files. New writers are welcome; a strong pitch counts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Try a first piece<\/h3>\n

If it is a fit, we agree a first assignment together and take it from there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Please include<\/h2>\n