Writing and Journalism Intern

Kyiv, Ukraine

Internship

Entry Level

Making Cents International is seeking a Writing and Journalism Intern to work on the USAID-funded Ukraine National Identity Through Youth (UNITY) activity. UNITY fosters vested ownership among young people in the country’s democratic, European future by mobilizing youth leadership of a values-based conception of Ukrainian identity grounded in innovation, engagement, and pluralism. The activity is simultaneously addressing the key domains identified in USAID’s Positive Youth Development (PYD) approach: building youth assets, fostering resilience, offering age-appropriate experiences for youth contribution, and strengthening the enabling environment, while intentionally and safely promoting dialogue and belonging around this pluralistic identity and incentivizing participation and leadership by historically marginalized groups.

Responsibilities

The Writing and Journalism Intern’s tasks will include:

Investigating, researching, and fact-checking information about UNITY’s programming to uncover interesting stories about UNITY participants and their program successes
Writing and editing success stories about UNITY programming in English and Ukrainian
Proofreading other printed materials
Brainstorming and suggesting ideas for highlighting UNITY success stories
Other tasks as assigned

Requirements

At least 18 years old
Current resident of Ukraine
Excellent writing skills in Ukrainian and English
Ability to organize and prioritize work
Ability to work independently
Strong attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills

Our ideal candidate is recently graduated or actively working towards a bachelor’s degree in journalism or a similar field.

Working Conditions
Part-time position which requires a minimum commitment of 5 hours per week for 12 weeks.

Making Cents International is a certified B Corporation, founded on the principles of social entrepreneurship. Since 1999, we have supported the well-being of youth and adults globally through high-impact programs that bolster those who serve people living in vulnerable contexts in low- and middle-income countries. As a purpose-driven small business, we have implemented more than 130 projects in over 60 countries and are a trusted partner to public- and private-sector clients who benefit from our expertise and broad industry exposure.

Making Cents International is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

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