“Lockdowns were a disaster.”
“There is no climate emergency.”
“Men cannot have babies.”
If you can spot the problems with the above sentences, then you may be just the person we are looking for.
Here at the Daily Sceptic we consider ourselves at the leading edge of progressive mainstream writing and are keen to maintain our position in the field by bringing sensitivity readers into our growing team. Sensitivity readers would work with the editors to provide an independent view on all copy that we intend to publish and if necessary rewrite so as to avoid triggering anyone or making them feel unsafe.
Working under the leadership of the Senior Sensitivity Reader (to be appointed from among the pool of applicants) the remaining appointees would join the sensitivity team, aka ‘Team Snowflake’. In addition to overseeing all copy, the team would be responsible for developing untapped issues in the field of sensitivity and bringing these to the attention of the editors.
In particular, we are looking for sensitivity readers with experience in the areas of COVID-19 policy, the climate emergency and and advancing the cause of social justice. Experience in the field of transgender politics, silent prayer and the BBC would also be valued.
Potential candidates should have the following:
Essential criteria
- City and Guilds Grade 5 or above in Sensitivity Reading
- Familiarity with the aims, scope and mission of the Daily Sceptic and our sister publication the Daily Woker with which we work very closely
- Some relevant experience, e.g. rewriting heteronormative, white supremacist tracts such as Great Expectations
Desirable criteria
- Registration (or in pursuit of) with the Guild of Sensitivity Readers
- A clean electric scooter licence
Additional information
As a proud recipient of the Patrice Williams Marks Platinum Award for Inclusion, the Daily Sceptic is especially keen to hear from the following: Hispanic, Indian, African-American, Muslim, Little People and Fatties.
All employees at the Daily Sceptic are expected to undertake unconscious bias training and score 110% in the post-course assessment.
Further details of working at the Daily Sceptic including our attractive salary, profit sharing scheme and discounted vegan meal vouchers may be found at this link.
COVID-19
To work at the Daily Sceptic – even though all employees work from home – you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including the latest booster recommended for your age group) and be prepared to undergo random PCR COVID-19 testing and produce proof of vaccination on request. For further details check this link.
Application process
If you think you are the person we are looking for, we suggest you view this video to find out the kind of standards we expect.
Application forms may be downloaded here.
Closing date April 1st.
Profanity and abuse will be removed and may lead to a permanent ban.