NaTakallam (“We Speak” in Arabic) is an award-winning, social enterprise that offers high-quality, curated language services delivered by refugees and conflict-affected communities through the digital economy.
To date, NaTakallam has enabled displaced people to self-generate more than US $3,800,000 in income. NaTakallam’s 500+ translators and tutors have worked with 16,000+ individual users in 100+ countries, as well as 300+ companies, organizations, and universities.
Position
Copy Writing Internship (unpaid but with benefits)
Part-time: 10-15 hours/week
Location: Fully remote
Reporting to: Marketing Manager
Start date: on a rolling basis
Duration: 4-6 months
Core Responsibilities
The intern’s primary duties include but are not limited to:
Developing content for blogs, articles, guides, product descriptions, marketing campaigns, website copy, digital ads, PR campaigns, and more
Crafting compelling copy
Copy editing and polishing content to improve flow and readability
Ensuring the respect of editorial guidelines and the integrity of our brand identity
Conducting research on related topics in order to develop original content and fact-check
Prioritizing multiple pieces with weekly or bi-weekly turnaround
Attending a weekly team meeting (online)
Skills & Qualifications Required
Current student or recent graduate in communications, marketing, English, Journalism, History or a closely related field (bachelor’s level or vocational training with a solid portfolio)
Excellent writing and editing skills in English
Excellent attention to detail
Solid research skills
Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn about new topics related to languages, social impact, humanitarianism, refugees, displacement, social enterprises, etc.
Creative, brings new ideas to the table
Self-motivated, organized and able to meet deadlines
Commitment to the mission of NaTakallam
Desired Skills
Ease/experience working abroad or remotely
Research experience
SEO knowledge is a plus
Experience with WordPress, notably copy editing and publishing blogs
Interest in areas of social entrepreneurship, cultures and languages
Proficiency in Arabic/French/Persian/Spanish is a bonus
Why Intern With Us
Opportunity to build your professional experience in copywriting and marketing
Collaborate with an international team that is passionate about the work we're doing!
See the positive social impact of your work in real-time
Feel heard and comfortable bringing new ideas to the team
Engage in real-world responsibilities and develop valuable transferable skills
Flexible working hours and fully remote
We are a small but steadily growing company with a very big heart
We offer our interns free access to NaTakallam’s one-on-one individual sessions in Arabic, Armenian, French, Kurdish, Persian, Russian, Spanish or Ukrainian. You’ll experience the unique NaTakallam language learning, get to know our language tutors, and see the direct (and growing) impact you have on their livelihood as part of our team.
Higher consideration will be given to candidates who can commit to 6 months or more, with the availability during some EU work hours for contact time and weekly meetings.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling and seasonal basis.
For any questions, contact Tara at marketing@natakallam.com
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