Writer/Journalist Program

The Borgen Project; San Juan de Terranova; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An international advocacy organization is looking for a Writer/Journalist for their remote program focused on content creation for their magazine and blog. This part-time role requires 12 hours per week for 12 weeks and involves writing articles, researching topics, assisting with advocacy efforts, and fundraising. While this is an unpaid program, college credit is available. Ideal for passionate individuals interested in combating poverty.

Benefits

College credit available

Qualifications

• Passion for fighting poverty and righting wrongs.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Overview

From CNN to The Huffington Post, the world is talking about the innovative movement that is downsizing global poverty. The Borgen Project believes that leaders of the most powerful nations on earth should be doing more to address global poverty. The national campaign is working to make poverty a focus of U.S., Canadian and U.K. foreign policy.

About the Program

The Borgen Project is an international organization that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine and poverty. With 20 years of experience in the advocacy space, the Borgen Project has worked to support the passage of numerous bills that have benefited close to 500 million people in developing countries.

Writer/Journalist Program

The role is focused on content creation for BORGEN Magazine or The Borgen Project Blog. This is a part-time 12 hours per week, 12 week, unpaid remote program. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the program 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’re looking for people who are passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of your GPAs/background.

Details

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

Start Date

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