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Dear Readers:

Over the past six months, COVID-19 has developed from a regional epidemic to a global public health crisis, magnifying a wide range of social issues. Other than the structural deficiency in disease containment, the scarcity and imbalanced distribution of medical resources, and the vulnerable social welfare systems, we also see a series of social issues with regard to identity and equality. Among them are regional discrimination and social stigmatization, nationalism and xenophobia, sexism and racism, to name a few. The pandemic has amplified these issues, but is certainly not the root cause of them. unCoVer, an initiative launched during the outbreak, will continue to uncover, document, and examine narratives, opinions, and perspectives on issues around social justice and intersectional identities. If you are interested in working with unCoVer to promote cross-cultural awareness, social equity and global solidarity, come and join us!

Teams & Positions

Editorial Team

You are expected to be well-informed about current events, full of ideas, and have demonstrated editorial and project management skills through your prior experience. If taking on a certain topic/issue, you are expected to lead the team throughout the whole content production process.

Translation & Proofreading Team

You are expected to reach native or bilingual proficiency in English. You are able to work with the Chinese-English translators and proofread the translated English articles with your cross-cultural awareness and understanding. Some knowledge in Mandarin Chinese is preferred.

Podcast Team

You will be in charge of the management of unCoVer podcast platforms. You are also expected to work with other members of the team on audio transcription, editing and uploading.

Media & Marketing Team

You are a frequent user of Facebook or Instagram. You are able to strategize how to increase the visibility of unCoVer on the aforementioned social media platforms, and are capable of executing those strategies to achieve growth.

Please open the following link: https://shimo.im/docs/DWP3jP3KrGcgRD3x/

or scan the QR code below to read the detailed requirements and responsibilities of available positions. All positions are unpaid and can be remote if needed.

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How to join unCoVer

Please click the "read more" button at the bottom left of this WeChat article, or scan the QR code below and fill out the application form.

Please read the position requirements and responsibilities carefully before applying. The deadline for application is Sunday, July 19, 11:59 pm, Shanghai time. After we receive your application form, we will respond as soon as possible, the latest by the first week of August.

What is unCoVer

unCoVer is established in February 2020, dedicated to presenting the narratives, opinions, and diverse perspectives in and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Within the past four months, unCoVer has published 27 articles, including 14 original pieces. People from all walks of life are invited to share their thoughts, including scholars in and outside of China, higher education practitioners, media professionals, and NGO leaders. unCoVer has also collaborated with organizations and initiatives including Wuhan LGBTQ Center, “Spread Stories, Not the Virus”, Sinophobia Tracker, and Asian American Feminist Collective to co-publish quality translations and articles. 

Previous Guests Invited by unCoVer

Joanna Waley-Cohen

Provost for NYU Shanghai and Julius Silver Professor of History at NYU

Lin, Yao

J.D. candidate at Yale Law School, Ph.D. in political science from Columbia University.

Qiu, Yu

Lecturer in Social Anthropology at Minzu University of China

Joy Lin

Founder of 

“We and Equality”

Li, Xuan

Assistant Professor of Psychology at NYU Shanghai

Zhang, Yu

Executive Director of the Gender and Culture Research Center at University of Shanghai for Science and Technology

Alex Li

Editor-in-chief of BiedeGirls

Sakura Chan

Founder of 

GirlSUP Shanghai 

Wang, Jing

Postdoctoral Fellow at NYU Shanghai

Jing

Assistant Lecturer in the Literature Translation Center at Trinity College Dublin

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Previous selected unCoVer articles

Now, unCoVer has developed into a team consisting of higher education practitioners, professional translators and students from universities in China and abroad. We welcome expertise and perspectives from anyone of similar or different backgrounds!

Why joining unCoVer

A team of members from different national, cultural, professional and academic backgrounds.

An opportunity for you to express yourself on social issues, and to be part of a content-producing process for the purpose of cross-cultural awareness, engagement and solidarity.

Internal learning opportunities and first-hand information about events on relevant topics.

Voices from current members

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from some of our current members

    Carly Siuta | 

    Proofreading / Editorial Team

As a foreigner living and working in Shanghai...[t]he most rewarding part for me has been that myself and my friends/family in the US have gained so much knowledge and perspective about what is happening in China during this time. I have been a beneficiary of this project, probably much more so than a contributor. 

 Huiyin Zhou |     

Proofreading / Editorial Team     

As a budding writer and aspiring social activist and journalist, I feel compelled to expose complex issues that unfold in and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic . . . [I hope] to unveil hidden narratives, bridge communities, and ultimately, bring social justice.

    Sandy Jingzhi Xu | 

    Translation / Editorial Team

[A]t the beginning of February . . . [when] people checked the drastically rising number of cases every day and were anxious about daily life and work. It was also a time when Asian people started to be seriously discriminated against in many Western countries. [unCoVer] was a brave and practical way in which we could actually record different voices from people in Hubei province and help others to better understand the situation there.

 Natasha Xiao |    

Podcast / Social Media Team    

The past months are like a mirror, reflecting problems and thoughts that had long existed in society. Growing up with this newborn platform, I share the same feelings with many readers that we are also rediscovering ourselves and the relations we have with the world.

    Linlin Li | 

    Social Media Team

I have great passion about topics like equality, social justice, which is the reason I joined unCoVer in the first place. I appreciate unCoVer has produced many great and educational content which help me gain a deep understanding on some issues that I care about. and I feel lucky to be a part of it and be able to contribute something.

Click the "read more" button at the bottom left of this WeChat article if you are ready to start the application.

If you have any questions related to the application process or the unCoVer initiative, please feel free to contact us by leaving a message through our WeChat Public Account, or emailing us at [e-mail]. 

We look forward to reading your applications and working with you!

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