Mawqif Student Newsroom Applications 2026–2027

Apply to Mawqif for 2026–2027

Mawqif is the official student-run newsroom at Amman Baccalaureate School — a structured high school journalism program where students cover school life, Jordan, global issues, and sports with real sourcing, real editing, and real publication. If you’re looking for student media opportunities and want experience in student journalism ABS students can take seriously, this is the newsroom. Selected students build a verified, published portfolio under their name, gain real newsroom experience, and work to professional standards in a student newsroom Jordan can be proud of.

Apply Now (2026–2027 Intake)

Limited positions. Competitive selection.

What is Mawqif?

A student-run newsroom covering school life, Jordan, global issues, and sports — produced, edited, and published by ABS students.

Articles go through pitching, editing, approval, and publication — so your work is held to clear standards, not posted casually.

Read published work: mawqif.org

Choose your role

Pick one primary role for this intake. Teams collaborate across all coverage — including sports.

Writer

You pitch, research, and write stories that get published.

Research, pitch, and write articles across school, Jordan, global topics, and sports events.
Use sourcing and verification, not assumptions or hearsay.
Work through editorial feedback and revisions until your article meets publishable standards.
Build a published portfolio under your name through consistent output.

Learn more about the Writer role

Limited positions · competitive selection

Editor

You enforce structure, neutrality, and publication quality.

Review drafts for structure, sourcing, clarity, neutrality, and accuracy.
Guide revisions with direct, specific feedback — and enforce deadlines.
Approve or reject articles for publication. Editors control final decisions.
Maintain quality across all coverage, including general reporting and sports content.

Learn more about the Editor role

Limited positions · competitive selection

Media

You run visuals, photography, design, and distribution.

Photograph events and student life — especially sports events — with clear captions and context.
Create graphics and visual assets that support published reporting.
Post and distribute stories on social media with consistent tone and visual standards.
Support visual storytelling across all content areas, including sports coverage.

Learn more about the Media role

Limited positions · competitive selection

How Mawqif works

Work moves through a newsroom workflow: pitch, write, edit, approve, publish.

Pitch

Writers propose ideas with an angle, relevance, and initial sourcing. Coverage includes school, Jordan, global topics, and sports.

Write

Drafts are written with evidence, attribution, and structure. You revise until the reporting is clear and defensible.

Edit & approve

Editors review for quality, neutrality, sourcing, and clarity. Editors control final publish decisions.

Publish & distribute

Approved work is published. Media supports visuals and distribution so strong reporting is seen, not buried.

Application process

Selective by design. We evaluate your work, not only your interest.

Fill out the Microsoft Form

Apply as a Writer, Editor, or Media. Share concise, specific answers.

Complete the task

You’ll complete a short role-based task. Writers submit a pitch or writing sample. Editors review and improve a sample draft. Media submits a photography/design/distribution sample.

Internal review

We review applications for accuracy, judgment, clarity, and consistency. Selection depends on quality and newsroom needs.

Final decision

Decisions are sent by email. Interviews may be used only when needed for advanced roles or close decisions.

What You Gain

Direct outcomes you can point to.

Published work under your name on a public platform.
Real editorial experience: pitching, writing, feedback, revision, and approval.
A credible portfolio for university applications.
Experience in journalism and media production.
Work that can be shared as evidence of professional standards.

Expectations

Apply only if you can meet the standard consistently.

Non-negotiables

You are a current student at ABS.
You meet deadlines. If something changes, you communicate early.
You apply feedback directly and revise until the work is publishable.
You maintain accuracy: sourcing, verification, and correct attribution.
You contribute consistently, not only when it’s convenient.
Time commitment: 2–4 hours per week minimum.

Helpful (not required)

Previous experience in journalism, MUN, or writing.
Comfort with Google Docs, Microsoft Word, or similar tools.
Interest in current events, politics, culture, or school life.

Application timeline

Exact dates may shift slightly, but this is roughly what to expect.

Applications open

Forms are opened for new applicants. You can submit at any point during the window.

Application review

The team reads your form, checks your task, and compares applications to build a balanced team.

Decisions emailed

You’ll receive an email telling you whether you’ve been accepted this cycle, wait-listed, or encouraged to re-apply later.

Onboarding & training

New team members will be onboarded to the dashboard, article workflow, and editorial standards.

Frequently asked questions

If you still have questions after reading this, feel free to reach out.

Choose one primary role for this intake. If needed, we may ask you to help across roles after onboarding.

Experience is not required. Your task submission is what matters.

Minimum expectation is 2–4 hours per week. Some weeks will require more depending on deadlines and events.

If you can’t meet commitments, communicate early. Repeated missed deadlines without communication will result in removal.

A small core team from Mawqif. Your responses are only used to evaluate your fit for the team.

Email contact@mawqif.org or sebastian_nemeh@abs.edu.jo.

Ready to apply?

Answer carefully. Selection is competitive and positions are limited.

Apply Now (2026–2027 Intake)

If you have any issues with the form or questions about the process, please contact contact@mawqif.org or sebastian_nemeh@abs.edu.jo, or visit apply.mawqif.org.