Content Writing Intern

Since 1959, the organisation has grown from one shelter into a network of sites across New York. The office closes the week between Christmas and New Year's.

About the role

This role is about clear, useful writing. We do not want filler or keyword stuffing. This is a remote internship. You will work with our team in New York City, and the stipend is paid monthly in USD. Expect to work a schedule that overlaps with US Eastern business hours until about noon ET. We talk mostly in Slack and hop on quick calls when something needs discussing.

Day to day

• Edit and proofread articles from freelance writers.
• Optimise posts for SEO with headings, meta descriptions and internal links.
• Prepare social captions for Instagram, LinkedIn and X.
• Write 2 to 3 blog posts a week of 1,000 to 1,500 words each from keyword briefs.
• Help put together the weekly email newsletter in Mailchimp.
• Track post performance in Google Search Console and share a monthly summary.

Who can apply

• Have a working laptop and a stable internet connection.
• Can start immediately or within two weeks.
• Women wanting to start or restart their career can also apply.
• Pursuing a degree in English, Journalism, Mass Communication, Marketing or any field, graduating in 2026, 2027 or 2028.
• Two or more writing samples (blog posts, articles or college publications)
• Meets deadlines without reminders.
• Open to editing feedback on every draft.
• Basic understanding of SEO and keywords.
• Able to research a topic you do not know and explain it simply.

Bonus points

• Knowledge of copywriting for ads and email.
• Experience with SEO tools like Ahrefs, Semrush or Ubersuggest.
• A personal blog or Medium profile with recent posts.

What you get out of it

• Certificate and a recommendation letter on completion.
• You will publish bylined articles you can add to your portfolio.
• Top interns get paid per-article freelance work afterwards.

Duration: 3 months

Start date: Immediately

Stipend: $300 - $350/month

What we offer

• Letter of recommendation.
• Flexible work hours.
• 5 days a week.
• Certificate.
• Free access to paid learning courses.
• Informal dress code.

Duration: 3 months. Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Bluegrass Center.