Job Title:  Online Newspaper Intern (2 No Experience Jobs)

Organisation: Raising Gabdho Foundation (RGF)

Duty Station: Remote / Kampala (Hybrid if needed)

Duration: 3 months (voluntary placement)

Start Date: until filled

Reporting to: Team Lead

Stipend: Unpaid, with a small contribution towards meals

About Organisation:

About Raising Gabdho Foundation (RGF): Raising Gabdho Foundation is a social enterprise dedicated to empowering vulnerable communities through sustainability, innovation, and inclusive information access. Our online newspaper platform seeks to highlight local voices, tell untold stories, and promote community-driven solutions on topics such as clean energy, refugee livelihoods, education, and resilience.

Job Summary:   We are revitalising RGF’s online newspaper to become a trusted, people- centred digital outlet. We are seeking two passionate, detail-oriented, and purpose-driven interns to support editorial work, article development, and digital publishing. This opportunity is ideal for aspiring journalists, writers, and content creators who want to build experience in non-profit media and socially relevant storytelling.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research and draft community-focused articles, blog posts, and human interest stories.
• Conduct interviews with project participants, partners, and beneficiaries.
• Edit and proofread written submissions to meet publishing standards.
• Assist with layout and content uploads to the online platform.
• Collaborate with the communications team to align newspaper content with RGF campaigns and radio programming.
• Track engagement and gather feedback to inform improvements.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Recent graduate or awaiting graduation in journalism, communications, development studies, or a related field.
• Passionate about community stories and development-focused media.
• Strong writing, editing, and research skills.
• Comfortable working independently and remotely with guidance.
• Basic familiarity with blogging platforms or digital publishing tools is an advantage (e.g., WordPress, Canva).

What You’ll Gain

• Practical experience in digital journalism and nonprofit communications.
• Exposure to community-led development narratives and grassroots storytelling.
• Mentorship from experienced media and development professionals.
• Certificate of completion, reference letter, and networking opportunities.
• Light contribution toward weekly facilitation during the internship period.

Send your CV and a short motivation statement (max 300 words) to recruitment@raisinggabdho.org by until filled If available, you may also share a sample voice note, podcast, or creative audio work (optional).