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Writer/Journalist Internship

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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 worked to support the passage of numerous bills that have benefitted close to 500 million people in developing countries.

Writer/Journalist Internship: 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 internship. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the program in fewer weeks.

Responsibilities will include:

– Write 6 articles.

– Research topics.

– Assist with advocacy efforts.

– Assist with fundraising. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.

Qualifications: Strong research and writing skills. Must be able to work independently and meet deadlines with very little supervision. Experience writing SEO friendly content is helpful, but not required.

Students should consult with academic faculty to determine if this unpaid experience will earn credit.

Details: This is an unpaid opportunity. The opportunity is 12-hours per week for 12-weeks and is a telecommute role, however we do have a dedicated manager who supervises the position, offering daily contact via email or video chat (if needed), monthly 101 sessions and catch up calls with team members.

Start Date: New programs begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start.

Learn more and apply through BYU's Handshake at https://byu.joinhandshake.com/jobs/10774381.

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