Writer/Journalist Programme

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

Job summary

A non-profit organization in the United Kingdom is seeking individuals for the Writer/Journalist Programme. This part-time, unpaid role focuses on content creation for advocacy and supports fundraising efforts. Ideal candidates are passionate about social issues and are invited to apply without prior experience. Start dates are flexible, with new programs beginning monthly.

Benefits

College credit available

Qualifications

• Passionate about fighting poverty and making a difference.
• No prior experience required.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Create content for BORGEN Magazine or The Borgen Project Blog.
• Research topics relevant to advocacy efforts.
• Assist with fundraising initiatives.

Skills

Article writing

Research skills

Advocacy knowledge

Fundraising

Job description

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

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Look no further! 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 supported the passage of numerous bills benefitting close to 500 million people in developing countries.

Writer/Journalist Programme

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 programme. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the programme in fewer weeks.

• 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 programme, although college credit is available.

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

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Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Civic and Social Organizations and Non-profit Organizations

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