Writer/Journalist Programme

Borgen Project; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An international advocacy organization is offering a part-time Writer/Journalist Programme in the UK, focused on poverty reduction. The unpaid, remote role involves writing articles, researching topics, and assisting with fundraising efforts. Ideal for those passionate about advocating for social change. Flexible start dates are available.

Benefits

College credit available

Qualifications

• Passionate about fighting poverty and social justice.
• Ability to write articles and conduct research.

Responsibilities

• Write articles on various topics.
• Research topics relevant to advocacy efforts.
• Assist in fundraising campaigns.

Job description

Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants. The Borgen Project works to place poverty reduction as a focus of U.S., Canadian and U.K. foreign policy. The organization is an international effort that operates at the political level to improve living conditions for people affected by war, famine and poverty. With 20 years of experience in the advocacy space, The Borgen Project has supported the passage of numerous bills benefiting close to 500 million people in developing countries.

Writer/Journalist Programme

This is a part-time 12 hours per week, 12-week, unpaid remote programme. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the programme in fewer weeks.

Responsibilities

• Article writing.
• Researching topics.
• Assisting with The Borgen Project's advocacy efforts.
• Assisting with fundraising. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.

Qualifications

• No prior experience is necessary; we’re looking for people who are passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of GPA/background.

Details

This is an unpaid programme, although college credit is available.

Start Date

New programmes begin every month; you choose the month you wish to start.