Blog Writing Intern

About the internship

The Baton Rouge Times is looking for a content writing intern to write blog posts, website copy and social captions. Your day-to-day work will include:

1. Prepare social captions for Instagram, LinkedIn and X

2. Research topics using search, industry reports and short calls with our team.

3. Upload and format posts in WordPress with images and alt text

4. Edit and proofread articles from freelance writers.

5. Use Grammarly and Hemingway to tighten drafts before review

6. Write 2 to 3 blog posts a week of 1,000 to 1,500 words each from keyword briefs

7. Update older blog posts with new information and keywords.

8. Check facts and sources before anything is published.

Skill(s) required: Research, SEO, English Proficiency (Written), Google Docs, Blogging

Who should apply

1. Can commit full time, from home, for the whole internship

2. Women wanting to start or restart their career can also apply

3. Are able to join within 15 days

Stipend: ₹18,000 to ₹24,000 monthly

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Immediately

Perks: Flexible work hours, Informal dress code, Mentorship from senior team members, Performance bonus, Internet allowance

Number of openings: 2

About The Baton Rouge Times

Trade publications cover construction, healthcare and manufacturing, with newsletters and events. The Baton Rouge Times publishes a daily newspaper and website covering Baton Rouge and the surrounding area. Deadlines are daily, sometimes hourly.

Please submit your CV in English.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at The Baton Rouge Times LLC.