- Editorial Intern, USA
About Global Citizen
Our mission is to build a movement of 100MM Global Citizens whose actions will help achieve our vision of a world without extreme poverty by 2030.
Global Citizen is a movement of engaged citizens who are using their collective voice to end extreme poverty by 2030. On our platform, Global Citizens learn about the systemic causes of extreme poverty, take action on those issues, and earn rewards for their actions — as part of a global community committed to lasting change.
One of the key ways we can grow that movement is through the editorial content on GlobalCitizen.org and its partner channels: stories, videos, and social media that bring the important human rights issues of the world to readers where they are. This is journalism with a purpose; content-creation to help make the world a better place for all.
So far, more than 13 million actions have been taken by Global Citizens, leading to $35 billion commitments being made by world leaders, which are set to affect 1.3 billion lives by 2030
We're currently looking for a passionate, focused and organized intern to work with Global Citizen’s Editorial Team for the Spring 2018 Semester.
Job Description
The Global Citizen Editorial Intern will research, pitch, and write stories for GlobalCitizen.org, help out with video creation and social media scheduling, and assist with myriad internal and administrative tasks. This is a writing-intensive position. Familiarity with daily news sites and journalism practices are required. A strong interest in one or more of our issue areas — Girls & Women, Health, Environment, Food & Hunger, Education, Water & Sanitation, Finance & Innovation, and Citizenship — is helpful.
We are a small, hardworking, nimble team excited about trying out new content ideas on the web and looking for excited, ambitious writers to help us build an effective strategy to grow the Global Citizen movement. This internship has the potential for great opportunities for an ambitious candidate.
Responsibilities
Pitching, researching, and writing content across our issue areas that help draw attention to the world’s biggest challenges
Working with partners inside and outside of the organization to help them create effective content to support their goals
Creating content that supports Global Citizen festival, including outside of normal working hours in they days and weeks leading up to festivals
Staying up to date on global development news and events, and publish regular updates to the platform
Other tasks and assignments as directed by the editorial director
Required Experience
A strong interest and background in journalism and professional writing
An interest in and aptitude for writing about complex world events and policy issues in concise, approachable ways for general readers
Deep familiarity with social media and how social media users consume content
BA, BS, BFA in Journalism, English, Political Science, or other Liberal Arts major (Expected or Completed)
Proven experience of managing multiple projects
Ability to adhere to tight deadlines
Team player who is flexible and can pivot as needed
Preferred Experience
Experience with WordPress, CMS, or equivalent blogging software
Familiarity with global development issues
Basic HTML, or capability to learn
Basic Photoshop skills, or capability to learn
Demonstrates creative and engaging writing style for a millennial audience
Able to cover and write about a range of global issues in a timely manner
Attributes
Interest in international development and economic empowerment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Professional demeanor and ability to interact with variety of individuals and organisations
Can-do attitude and willingness to roll up sleeves and work hard to tight deadlines
Funny, friendly, and fun to hang out with
Ability to show initiative
Creative flare and not afraid to pitch out-of-the-box ideas
More Details
Reports to Global Citizen Editorial Director
Minimum 3 days per week
$15/hr wage
Must be authorized for employment in the United States
Based in New York City
If interested, please send resume, cover letter, 2-3 writing samples, one of which should be non-academic, and the names and contact details for two references.
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Job posted on 14th March 2018
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