Writer/Journalist Programme

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

Job summary

An international advocacy organization in the UK is seeking passionate individuals for a Writer/Journalist Programme focused on content creation for BORGEN Magazine and The Borgen Project Blog. This part-time unpaid program allows for flexibility, and candidates will participate in writing, research, and advocacy efforts. Although it is unpaid, college credit is available. New programs start every month, giving you the opportunity to choose your starting date.

Benefits

College credit available

Qualifications

• Passionate about fighting poverty and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Write articles for BORGEN Magazine or The Borgen Project Blog.
• Research various topics.
• Assist in advocacy efforts of The Borgen Project.
• Create and manage a personal fundraising campaign.

Job description

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.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Look no further!

The Borgen Project is an international organisation 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 benefitted 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.

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 programme, although college credit is available.

Start Date

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