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We’re excited to offer a wide range of writing internships with development programs that tackle social or environmental issues on a grassroots level. As a writing intern with one of these organizations, you’ll help tell stories from the field and put the impact into words, so that potential donors and current beneficiaries are aware of what’s happening on the ground which is vital for funding. These creative writing internships have various focuses; some are purely focused on grant writing for nonprofits, while others allow you to write content for several platforms including blogs, newsletters, websites, press releases, and impact reports.

This is a unique opportunity to blend your passion for writing with your determination to contribute to positive change. It not only allows you to advance your writing portfolio and career prospects, but enables you to be an advocate, storyteller, and driving force behind an organization’s mission and goal. Join a creative writing internship and embark on a literary exploration, where the power of words is exercised, your creativity brought to light, and your storytelling used to make meaningful contributions to an important cause.

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You’ll join an organization that works directly with their community to solve problems on the ground and make a real impact.

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We’ll help you find and prepare for an internship with the organization that’s right for you and your skills, background, and passions.

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Working abroad is an experience like no other and your internship will be tailored to your studies and interests.

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NGO Storytelling Internship

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• SOCIAL MEDIA, STORYTELLING, CONTENT CREATION, FUNDRAISING, WRITING

Research & Grant Writing Internship

• Cape Town, South Africa OR Remote
• RESEARCH, FUNDRAISING, GRANT WRITING

Remote Agroforestry Project Communications Internship

• MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS, CONTENT CREATION

Writing & Communications Internship

• Livingstone, Zambia OR Remote
• WRITING, SOCIAL MEDIA, FUNDRAISING, COMMUNICATIONS

• CREATIVE WRITING, COMMUNICATIONS, CONTENT CREATION

Writing Internship

• Cape Town, South Africa
• BLOG WRITING, REPORT AND PROPOSAL WRITING

Remote Content Writing & Communications Internship

• DIGITAL MARKETING, WRITING, COMMUNICATIONS, FUNDRAISING

Remote Writing Internship

• WRITING, SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT, FUNDRAISING

SEO Tourism Content Writing Internship

• CREATIVE WRITING, SEO, BLOGGING, DIGITAL MEDIA

Content Writing Internship

• CREATIVE WRITING, SEO, SOCIAL MEDIA, STRATEGY, BLOGGING

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• COMMUNICATIONS, SOCIAL MEDIA, DIGITAL MARKETING, WRITING

Creative Writing Internship

• DIGITAL MARKETING, CREATIVE WRITING

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Writing internships enable any passionate writer the chance to build a robust portfolio of written work that demonstrates your ability to craft compelling and engaging content.

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Get the opportunity to engage with professionals in the nonprofit sector while building a network that can lead to future opportunities in the field.

Make an impact

Creative writing internships allow you to delve into the art of compelling and captivating narratives that portray the human side of the organization’s work and mission, making the content more relatable and deeply resonant with the audience.

Personal growth

As an intern, you’ll contribute to meaningful causes through your writing and raise awareness to wide audiences about the various challenges faced around the world.

Content creation

Writing internships allows you to produce engaging content for the organization’s website, newsletters, social media platforms, and blogs helping to engage and retain the audience.

Community connections

Contribute to community engagement efforts, where you’ll not only craft messages and materials for local education and outreach programs but also build meaningful relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds.

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Find out from our previous interns how internship positions in Creative Writing can boost your professional career and grow your interpersonal skills.

I’ve been in charge of social media, Google Ads, data entry and analysis, designing graphics, and creating a Wikipedia page. The experience has been very enjoyable and I’ve gotten to do a lot of work. Probably the biggest project I’ve gotten to work on is their national television campaign in Malawi, which used graphics I created as part of the programs. Besides the experience it has added to my resume, this internship also gave me a lot of insight into what I want to do in the future. I learned about how a nonprofit operates, which was very illuminating. The internship met my expectations and provided an engaging and meaningful work experience.

Noah, Northeastern University, American – Remote Journalism / Content Writing Internship

I am very much enjoying the writing I am doing, and how it impacts the organization’s mission. Writing can have such a major impact on the conveyance of an organization’s achievements and goals, and I am happy to be a part of that. Blog writing, I am enjoying the most. There are so many topics to tackle and so many different ways to tackle each one. It is also incredibly interesting to learn about the impact that writing can have on an online platform – in its content, blogs, and promotions. I was able to learn about SEO, backend editing of websites, and purposeful blog writing all within the comfort of my own home. This has been immensely helpful, and I know it is a skill that will carry with me beyond this internship.

Amazing remote internship experience. I learned so much about the organization. My supervisor was very hands-on from day one and because of my gained experience, I am more comfortable with my writing abilities and social media content-creating and managing skills. I wish I could’ve done this internship in person but Isaac made me feel right at home. Our youth are our present and future. The internship has and will continue to help with my writing/journalism side ventures and my career in ethnography. I have improved my skills and gained confidence through experience.

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COUNTERCLOCK PATCHWORK

COUNTERCLOCK Journal( counterclock.org ) is a triannual literary arts magazine established in 2017 with the aim of healing, destigmatizing, and empowering authentic narratives. We are currently open to applications for PATCHWORK, a fellowship program that allows poets and filmmakers to explore, illuminate, and grow by collaborating on poem-films. Over the course of our ten-week long program, poets and filmmakers from around the world are partnered together to write, produce, direct, and edit their very own miniature motion pictures. The deadline to apply is April 19th, 2024. The time commitment ranges from 2-4 hours per week, and the fellowship takes place completely online. We invite students from UChicago to submit their applications in the coming weeks.  You can find out more information about applying to PATCHWORK at  counterclock.org/patchwork-apply , and you can view previous PATCHWORK films at  counterclock.org/enter-patchwork .

ISAC Museum Educators 24-25

Teach education programs to K-12 school, family, and youth groups at the ISAC Museum. As a Museum Educator, you will be trained in inquiry-based instructional techniques, engaging teaching techniques, and how to manage a classroom as well as learn ancient history and archaeology. These positions will develop your public speaking and leadership skills, and you will learn how to interact and engage with large groups of varying ages, ability levels, and diverse backgrounds.

Undergrad and graduate students encouraged to apply. A cover letter and resume can be sent to  [email protected]  by April 22nd at 8:00 am. 

Institute of Reading Development

The Institute of Reading Development is now hiring summer teachers for our reading programs for students of all ages.  

Luminarts Fellowship  

Deadline: February 16. The Creative Writing Fellowship awards excellence in creative writing in the categories of poetry and/or prose, both fiction and nonfiction. 

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements: Be between the ages of 18 and 30 years old on the date of applying. Be currently enrolled in, or have completed, a degree program, conservatory, or other professional artist development program (not necessarily specific to the program for which you are applying). Live within 150 miles of the Chicago Loop.

Deadline: Rolling. We would like to introduce you to  Eloquenti  – an online marketplace of freelance proofreaders, editors, and writers. Looking for remote freelance jobs? Unlock new opportunities for flexible work, secure and smooth payments, and customer support for your professional services. If you are a native or bilingual speaker with experience in proofreading, editing, and scientific writing, come join our network of world-class experts and professionals. Joining Eloquenti is free. Sign up here and we will send you more information about the application process.

The Graham Foundation

The Graham Foundation seeks an intern to work closely with the Foundation's staff to support the organization's daily operations. This internship is suited for students in architecture, architecture history and theory, art history, or related fields. An interest in a career at a foundation, nonprofit, or arts and cultural institution is preferred. Internships are intended to expand knowledge of operations at a nonprofit arts and cultural institution, which can include grantmaking, the production of exhibitions and public programs, archiving, and visitor services. Click here for more info. 

MR Screenwriting Fellowship

Deadline: Sign up for updates The 2023 Minority Report (MR) a paid fellowship program for underrepresented student screenwriters that provides a paid stipend of $1,000; Meetings with managers, agents, and executives from UTA, 3Arts, and more; Script readings from production companies like A24, Blumhouse, Big Beach, Paramount, and Plan B; Panels with top writers and directors (previously The Daniels, Chloe Zhao, Barry Jenkins, Shaka King, and more); Personalized mentorship from industry leaders. Click here for more info.

  Freelance Audience and Social Media Manager

New York Focus is seeking a freelance audience and social media manager who will help our new publication develop a comprehensive audience strategy, grow our social media channels, expand our newsletter subscriber base and help us think about how to optimize for search and other metrics. Pay starts at $30 an hour, commensurate with experience. This position will require approximately 16 hours a week for three months. This position is a remote position and applicants can be based anywhere. Please submit a resume to  [email protected]  to apply. The application deadline is September 25, but we will consider applications on a rolling basis – submit earlier if you can. Politico Internships and Full Time Roles Interested in Journalism & Politics? POLITICO is actively hiring full time and internship roles for Summer 2023 Come hear from the Talent Acquisition Partner and Politico team members on what they do, culture, and student Q&A. Politico, known originally as The Politico, is a political journalism company based in Arlington County, Virginia, that covers politics and policy in the United States and internationally. Click here for more info.

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Writer’s House Intern Program (WHIP) | Writer’s House New York, NY The Writers House Intern Program (WHIP) is both a publishing course and a practical internship. The WHIP aims to train and educate its participants in the ways of publishing through the lens of a literary agency. To that end, participants engage a robust curriculum that takes twelve to sixteen weeks to complete and includes the 8-week “Editorial Bootcamp,” the 8-week job search skills workshop, and a series of tutorials, seminars, and one-on-one career consultations. The program is offered three times a year: Autumn (October-January), Spring (February-May), and Summer (June-August). Interns participate twenty-four hours a week for the length of the term and receive a $200 monthly stipend. Please complete this Opportunity Interest Form in addition to applying directly with the prospective employer. Girls Write Now will hold your application materials on file in case we are contacted by an employer for additional insight or references for the role! Telemundo Intern | NBCUniversal   Philadelphia, PA NBC Telemundo62 is looking for an intern to help plan and develop unique digital content. This intern will play a major role in supporting the digital team by finding high-interest stories and posting content to digital and social platforms, including articles, videos, social posts and interactive content. The digital intern is also expected to assist editors and producers by conducting research and compiling information for special sections, enterprise stories and breaking news and sports news and events. Please complete this Opportunity Interest Form in addition to applying directly with the prospective employer. Girls Write Now will hold your application materials on file in case we are contacted by an employer for additional insight or references for the role! Editorial Intern | Hachette Group   New York, NY As an HBG editorial intern at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers and Christy Ottaviano Books, you will have the opportunity to work closely with seasoned professionals and gain hands-on professional experience as you own day-to-day tasks, help with special projects, and attend departmental meetings.  Please complete this Opportunity Interest Form in addition to applying directly with the prospective employer. Girls Write Now will hold your application materials on file in case we are contacted by an employer for additional insight or references for the role! Summer Internship | One Story   Gowanus, NY One Story is seeking paid interns to join their team for the summer (June–August). Interns will gain experience in all aspects of a small nonprofit literary publisher, including reading submissions, assisting with educational programming, social media, and more. Please complete this Opportunity Interest Form in addition to applying directly with the prospective employer. Girls Write Now will hold your application materials on file in case we are contacted by an employer for additional insight or references for the role! Summer Internships | NYC Mayor’s Office of Contract Services New York, NY The Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS) is looking for its next class of Summer interns, with a variety of positions available across departments. Please apply directly with the prospective employer and complete the corresponding Opportunity Interest form linked below. Girls Write Now will hold your application materials on file in case we are contacted by an employer for additional insight or references for the role! Event Assistant Intern – Opportunity Interest Form Training and Engagement Intern – Opportunity Interest Form  Training Evaluation Intern – Opportunity Interest Form   Digital Communication Intern – Opportunity Interest Form   First Deputy Director Team Intern – Opportunity Interest Form   Legal Intern – Opportunity Interest Form   Financials Intern – Opportunity Interest Form   Finance Intern – Opportunity Interest Form   Communications Intern – Opportunity Interest Form   Change Strategy Intern – Opportunity Interest Form Summer 2024 Internship | Macmillan   Macmillan Publishers is currently offering paid, part-time & full-time, remote internship opportunities for Summer 2024. Internships in our Shared Services division will be available in areas such as: Legal, Human Resources, and DEI. Internships in our Trade Publishing will be available in areas such as Editorial, Marketing/Digital Marketing and Central Marketing, Publicity, Art & Design, Sales, Managing + Production Editorial, Trade Production (Adult & Children’s), Publishing Operations, Subsidiary Rights, Audio, and Author Events. Please complete this Opportunity Interest Form in addition to applying directly with the prospective employer. Girls Write Now will hold your application materials on file in case we are contacted by an employer for additional insight or references for the role!

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A Guide to Creative Writing Internships Abroad

Creative writing is a difficult professional field to break into; in fact, many well known authors and creative writers practice their art as a supplement to some other employment over the long haul. However, in today’s content-driven world, it has become easier than ever to find internships abroad utilizing some form of creative writing. What better way to strike inspiration in your written works of art than by pursuing a creative writing internship abroad?

Why Intern Abroad in Creative Writing

Travel is, and always has been, a best friend to creative writers. By pursuing a creative writing internship abroad you will be embarking on a great global adventure. Along with valuable professional experience to place on your resume, you will return with a treasure chest of memories and impressions that will influence your scope as a writer forever. Who knows, maybe someday you’ll even write a best-selling book based on your your experience interning abroad.

Consider the highly idealistic viewpoint: wherever your heart tells you to go, follow it there. The entire world is an open field of opportunity for young writers, so what is most important is that you intern abroad in creative writing in a location that deeply fascinates and inspires you. From the great cities of Asia to the villages of Africa to the rich and diverse states of Europe , a creative writing internship abroad is your chance to design your own adventure according to where in the world intrigues you most.

Then consider the slightly more realistic viewpoint: you will want to intern abroad in a location where your native language is spoken well enough that you will be expected to write in your native language. You should also intern abroad somewhere that presents genuine opportunity in the field of creative writing, such as a location that has a developed enough infrastructure that can support the web-based functioning of modern companies and publications.

If your dream is to write while living in an isolated village of Central Asia , there probably won’t be many creative writing internships available there. You want to think practically as well as idealistically when selecting the location for your creative writing internship abroad. North America , Europe, Australia , and Anglophone countries around the world, such as South Africa , India , and the Philippines , are all good locations where it is easy to find a creative writing internship.

This is where you have to get creative (pardon the irony). Creative writing is as much an art form as music, painting, and sculpting, which are all fields that are extremely challenging to find professional success in. While your ultimate aspirations may lie in poetry, playwriting, or penning the next great novel, it is highly unlikely you will find a creative writing internship abroad directly akin to any of these pursuits.

More commonly you will find creative writing internships abroad in various journalistic forms. Blogging , travel writing , and reporting are all fields where it is very much possible to intern abroad in creative writing. Many publications and websites around the world, whether startups or well-established, are in continuous need of content creation to meet the tremendous informational demands of our modern digital-global age. This is where most of the professional opportunity in the field of creative writing lies.

It may not be the highest form of art, but remember you are just getting started in your career, and creative writers almost always rely on additional sources of income to sustain their craft. If your creative interests lay in screenwriting , there are film companies around the world which commonly hire interns as script readers or office assistants. These positions may not directly involve your own creative writing, but can give you invaluable exposure and experience in the entertainment industry nonetheless.

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Travel. The most valuable part of a creative writing internship abroad is, well, going abroad. Traveling and living within another culture is a great way to develop a more confident and holistic perspective that shines through your writing. Plus, it’s a whole lot of fun!

Work Experience. If most creative writers could have their way, they would devote all of their time to their craft. Until you find elusive commercial success, you will probably need a job to sustain yourself, and putting your literary skills to use through a creative writing internship abroad can open up a whole nest of opportunity in the world of freelance and professional writing.

Practice Makes Perfect. Many young writers who have only recently moved on from education are not accustomed to writing regularly and creatively. It’s a whole different ballgame, and forces you into a situation where you have to find your flow as a writer on an everyday basis. The practice you’ll gain through a creative writing internship abroad, which will provide a regular writing routine, will be instrumental when you obtain professional success in writing in the future.

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So, you want to be a screenwriter? You’re learning your craft, developing your ideas, and getting to grips with the industry. Maybe you’re even on a screenwriting course online or in-person at your school or university.

Or maybe you’re ready try out some screenwriting software and take your screenwriting dreams and turn them into a reality. That bookcase full of screenwriting books and folder overflowing with PDF scripts you downloaded isn’t going to put itself to work. What do you do now?

Screenwriting internships are an invaluable way of exploring the creative side of film industry itself. You won’t necessarily be writing the next big summer tentpole, but you’ll gain incredible experience reading scripts, assisting with research and supporting production companies and writers in their day-to-day schedules.

Internships are usually reserved for students, particularly those looking to earn academic credit, but there are plenty of others open to diverse groups of aspiring writers and filmmakers everywhere. No matter what your age or creative stage, screenwriting internships serve as a gateway to earning experience and insight into the mechanics of the film industry and the role of a professional screenwriter.

There is a wide spectrum of various screenwriting internships, some organized by the leading studios and networks in entertainment and others are from smaller production companies or organization.

In this article, we’ll explore not just some of the bigger internships, but a coveted fellowship as well, which can similarly provide valuable exposure to the industry.

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We also recommended that when writing scripts, you do so in proper formatting, or what a lot of people refer to as “Hollywood Style Formatting”. For this you’ll often need a free script writing tool like Celtx.

1.  StoryFit Internship

First on our list is StoryFit , an internship perfect for writers who love data and are knowledgeable in audience statistics and reporting specifically.

StoryFit is a front-runner in AI and machine learning for the entertainment industry and have established themselves as consumer insight experts who provide data-driven support to clients looking to connect their stories with the best possible audiences. As an intern, you would be helping them in the early development of their project.

Your major responsibilities will include analyzing, reading, tweaking, and formatting scripts to their tiniest detail. You’ll also need to feed the scripts and their data into StoryFit’s analytic software for review. It’s a well-rounded and exciting role that could provide tremendous insight into trends, consumer analytics, and how they influence the creative process.

You may come across some well-known scripts, and others that will be well-known in the future; the perfect opportunity to see how the filmmaking sausage is made.

Based in Austin, Texas, this is perfect for writers based in the area, however, they do accept remote applications to work from anywhere. This means the hours are flexible, but you are expected to dedicate at least 10 hours per week.

StoryFit internships usually last for around 3 months and begin either at the start of Spring, Summer, or Autumn.

2.   Short Film Intensive

As you can gather from the title, the Short Film Intensive Internship focuses solely on short films . Developed for college students, Short Film Intensive gives screenwriters practical experience with an award-winning production team.

Throughout the program, each intern will have the opportunity to partake in every single stage of script development for a short film, from concept to completion. It’s a comprehensive and unique experience that not many other internships provide.

Screenwriting won’t be your only focus. You’ll also be able to delve into cinematography, digital editing, and production. Plus, you’ll be networking with fellow writers at the same stage of their screenwriting career as you; an early opportunity to start planting the seeds of your professional industry network.

To apply there are a few hoops you’ll need to jump through, but it is definitely worth it if you can snag a place. Keep in mind, you do need to be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate enrolled in an accredited educational institution to be eligible.

The application process requires a cover letter, resume, and three reference letters. SFI also ask that you have prior screenwriting experience, submitting 2-3 writing samples along with your application. Each internship usually begins in the Fall of each year.

Like many things in life, this internship is a classic example of getting out of it whatever you put in.

3.  Emmy Remote Development Internship

Another virtual, remote opportunity for screenwriters is being run by the Emmy Television Academy. Open to US college students on a full-time course, this internship offers a range of options including Movies for TV, Scripted Series, and Children’s Programming.

In each of these programs, participants will appraise film ideas and scripts whilst assisting with writer selection and script development. It’s full immersion into the crucial development process that ever script goes through. Pretty cool, right?

The application requirements include a professional statement on why you’d be best suited for the internship and your experiences so far, your resume, two reference letters (one academic with an institution letterhead, and one professional), and your latest transcript.

4.  Warner Brothers

You’ve probably heard of Warner Brothers. Widely popular and extremely competitive within the film and TV industry, Warner Bros internships are coveted and extremely valuable doors into one of the biggest studios on the planet. With opportunities in both the US and the UK, applications open three times per year; summer (February-March), fall (August-September) and spring (December-January).

This is a full-time internship for a total of 10 weeks in the summer with a part-time position in the spring and fall. Specific programs range across creative development, social media, digital media, marketing and many more.

There are plenty of learning opportunities for budding screenwriters, but if you’re looking for experience outside of screenwriting, then this may be the one for you. To apply, all you need is your resume and a cover letter.

5.   ScreenCraft Screenwriting Fellowship

Fellowships are alternatives to internships designed to support emerging screenwriters with the goal of advancing their careers. ScreenCraft is just one example of an organization offering that extremely coveted role.

ScreenCraft works with screenwriters and connects them with managers and agents to expose their projects. The program itself involves an all-expenses-paid trip to Los Angeles where writers have a week of mentorship and meetings with Oscar-winning writers, executives, agents, and managers.

You’ll also connect with past fellowship participants, further growing your industry network. Almost all the winners of the Fellowship have signed with leading Hollywood management and agencies.  

To apply, you must be 18 or over and submit a writing sample of a feature film or TV pilot script you have written. A cover letter is optional, but we highly recommend including one. With all applications, you need to stand out from the crowd.

Of course, there are many more screenwriting internship and fellowship opportunities out there just waiting to be won by you! Do your research, aim high, and find the programs best suited to your passions, professional goals, and experience.

Natasha is a UK-based freelance screenwriter and script editor with a love for sci-fi. In 2022 she recently placed in the Screenwriters' Network Short Film Screenplay Competition and the Golden Short Film Festivals. When not at her desk, you'll find her at the theater, or walking around the English countryside (even in the notorious British weather)

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