Research the Issues.
Tell Stories That Matter.
Develop your writing and reporting skills while bringing global poverty and solutions to a wider audience.
Open to applicants worldwide. This is a remote internship.
Writer / Journalist Internship
Research global poverty and development, then write articles for The Borgen Project Blog or BORGEN Magazine. Explore a chosen focus topic and communicate the issues clearly to readers.
This role combines research, article writing, original reporting, advocacy and fundraising.
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Turn Research Into Readable Stories.
A typical assignment involves finding an angle, checking sources, gathering information and turning that material into an article about global poverty and the work being done to address it.
If you choose a journalistic focus, you’re encouraged to develop original reporting through interviews, relevant events or firsthand accounts.
What You’ll Be Involved In
Explore the practical activities you’ll work on throughout the 12-week program.
Research and Article Writing
Research your chosen focus topic and write one article each week for The Borgen Project Blog or BORGEN Magazine.
Interviews and Original Reporting
Contact people working to address poverty, prepare interview questions and use their insights to develop original stories.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Research relevant keywords, write clear titles and headings, and use helpful links to make articles easier for readers to find and navigate.
Fundraising
Plan and carry out your own fundraising campaign. Choose activities, reach out to supporters and review your progress.
Political Advocacy
Contact political leaders in support of poverty-reduction priorities and encourage others to add their voices.
Developing Your Writing
Build experience writing for an audience, organizing evidence and presenting complex issues in clear, accessible language.
Skills You Will Develop
A Clear Plan for Your Work
You’ll work through weekly tasks connected to The Borgen Project’s mission and the role’s focus areas.
You’ll meet weekly deadlines and share updates on your progress.
Plan Your 12 Weeks
This is an unpaid, remote internship requiring 12 hours per week for 12 weeks.
New programs begin every month, and you choose the month you wish to start.
“I am a proud former writer intern. I’m convinced interning with The Borgen Project is what helped me land my job with CNN.”
Na’Keevia Brown-Poole · Former Writer Intern
Internship Questions
Are These Internships Office-Based?
No. These are remote opportunities. Meetings take place online, while some role activities involve outreach in your own community. Country eligibility varies by role; check the full role description before applying.
Are the Internships Paid?
All four tracks are unpaid. We work with schools and universities to support course credit where applicable; check your institution’s requirements before applying.
How Much Time Will I Need?
The program runs for 12 weeks, with a commitment of 12 hours per week. You’ll need to meet weekly deadlines and provide progress updates.
What Does Fundraising Involve?
Fundraising is part of all four tracks, with 25 hours of the program dedicated to planning and carrying out your campaign. It’s an opportunity to build practical project-management, communication and outreach skills.
We ask you to stay actively engaged and use those hours to achieve as much as you can. We recognize that not everyone will raise $500: your performance is evaluated on your effort and commitment, rather than the total raised.
You can choose approaches that suit your skills, such as fundraising letters, a sponsored challenge, a small event or offering a service in exchange for donations. Start early, follow up and try different ideas.
Explore our fundraising ideas, Taylor’s fundraising experience and Haley’s fundraising experience for inspiration.
When Can I Start?
New programs begin every month. You can choose the month you wish to start through the recruitment process.
What if I Have Difficulty Applying?
Email hr@borgenproject.org. Add borgenproject.org to your safe senders and check your spam or junk folder for recruitment emails.
Put Your Interest Into Action
Ready to build experience in writing and journalism? Have your resume and two writing samples ready, then open the application form to get started.
