Content Writer Intern

Who we are:

We serve roughly 500 families a year in Edmonton. Most program staff have been here for years.

About the role:

This role is about clear, useful writing. We do not want filler or keyword stuffing. We are headquartered in Edmonton and have been hiring remotely since 2020. Remote internship with a team based in Edmonton. The stipend is paid at the end of each month. You will need at least 4 hours of overlap with US Central time.

Responsibilities:

• Upload and format posts in WordPress with images and alt text.
• Research topics using search, industry reports and short calls with our team.
• Prepare social captions for Instagram, LinkedIn and X.
• Help put together the weekly email newsletter in Mailchimp.
• Optimise posts for SEO with headings, meta descriptions and internal links.
• Update older blog posts with new information and keywords.
• Suggest new topics based on search data and customer questions.

Requirements:

• Available for a full-time (work from home) internship for the full duration.
• Own a laptop and have stable internet at home.
• Available at least 20 hours a week.
• Excellent written English with correct grammar and punctuation.
• Open to editing feedback on every draft.
• Basic understanding of SEO and keywords.
• Pursuing a degree in English, Journalism, Mass Communication, Marketing or any field, graduating in 2027.
• Able to research a topic you do not know and explain it simply.

Preferred:

• Basic Canva skills for blog images.
• Familiarity with HubSpot or Mailchimp.
• A personal blog or Medium profile with recent posts.

Duration: 3 months

Start date: Within 2 weeks

Stipend: $250-$350 per month

Perks:

• Letter of recommendation.
• Free access to paid learning courses.
• Job offer on successful completion.
• Informal dress code.
• Flexible work hours.

Duration: 3 months. Start: Within 2 weeks.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Northern Food Bank.