Writer/Journalist Programme

Borgen Project; Tacoma (WA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An international advocacy organization is seeking participants for the Writer/Journalist Programme, focusing on content creation for BORGEN Magazine and its blog. This part-time, remote programme requires passion for fighting poverty. Responsibilities include writing articles, researching topics, assisting with advocacy efforts, and fundraising. Ideal for those looking to gain experience without prior qualifications. College credit may be available.

Benefits

College credit available

Qualifications

• No prior experience is necessary; passion for fighting poverty required.

Responsibilities

• Article writing.
• Researching topics.
• Assisting with advocacy efforts.
• Fundraising and meeting targets.

Job description

Overview

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From CNN to The Huffington Post, the world is talking about the movement to address global poverty. The Borgen Project works to make poverty a focus of U.S. and U.K. foreign policy and supports the passage of bills benefiting people in developing countries.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? The Borgen Project is an international organisation that works 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 organization supports efforts that have benefited close to 500 million people in developing countries.

Writer/Journalist Programme

The role focuses on content creation for BORGEN Magazine or The Borgen Project Blog.

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.

Experience

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

Watch our video to learn more about The Borgen Project.