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Career Resources
Believe it or not, you can make a decent living writing, editing, managing social media, and more for activist organizations and other nonprofits. And those jobs are easy to find—just search for keywords such as “social justice writer” on the bigger job sites, and you’ll find thousands of listings. Below, we’ve gathered some of the top listing sites for activist careers, major job sites with sections devoted to this work, and tips for pursuing your dream career: Changing the world with your words.
3 Quick Tips
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Study before you apply. If you have your eye on a particular career path (say, campaign management) research the job requirements and polish your skills with online training before applying.
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Explore more to expand your knowledge. Spend time reading up on any organizations you want to apply to before submitting your resume so that you’re well-informed and ready to answer (and ask!) questions during the interview.
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Lace up your sneaks. Nonprofits like social service, political, and activist organizations, can be hectic and fast-paced workplaces. Be ready to hit the ground (and the keyboard) running on day one, and to learn on the job.
Get That Life: How I Became a Writer, Historian, and Activist
Prolific author, thinker, and activist, Rebecca Solnit shares her personal trajectory on how she become a writer. Her inspired and inspiring path to a career writing about feminism, politics, and so much more is presented as a most vivid snapshot in this article.
Blog Post, Cosmopolitan
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Human Rights Career Paths
Prepare for a job as a website content manager, grant writer, digital content officer, and other roles by reading up on roles and responsibilities, and taking the recommended training listed on this useful page from a site devoted to fostering human rights careers.
Article, Cosmopolitan
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Marketing/Comm. Jobs
Smaller than Idealist, Work for Good has a dedicated page for marketing and communications jobs in the nonprofit, social justice, climate change, and other social change spheres. Run a listing-wide search to focus on specific roles or companies of interest.
Job Board, Work for Good
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62 Political Blogs Hiring Writers
Blogging is one of the best ways to gain writing experience or expand your existing career with a focus on social justice. This post from BeAFreelanceBlogger.com lists dozens of political and social justice orgs and publications paying bloggers to write for them.
Article, Be a Freelance Blogger
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