GoShopBlack Blog Contributor / Journalism Intern

Department

Content / Editorial

Location

Remote

Job Type

Contract

Pay Type

Project-based

Pay Range

$20 per approved article

Job Overview

GoShopBlack is looking for Blog Contributors / Journalism Interns to help research, write, and support articles for the GoShopBlack blog.

This opportunity is a good fit for journalism students, communications students, writers, bloggers, or early-career content creators who want to build their portfolio while covering Black-owned businesses, entrepreneurship, community stories, culture, business spotlights, local events, and economic empowerment.

Writers will help create blog/news content for GoShopBlack, including business spotlights, founder stories, curated lists, community-focused articles, and short feature pieces.

This is a remote, contract-based opportunity. Writers are paid $20 per approved article. Articles must be original, accurate, readable, and aligned with GoShopBlack’s editorial direction before payment is issued.

AI writing tools may be used to assist with drafting, outlining, editing, or brainstorming. However, writers are responsible for fact-checking all information, verifying sources, avoiding plagiarism, and making sure the final article is accurate and publication-ready.

This is a good opportunity for someone who wants writing experience, published clips, and a chance to contribute to a growing platform focused on supporting Black-owned businesses.

Responsibilities

Research article ideas related to Black-owned businesses, entrepreneurship, community stories, culture, local events, and business growth.

Write clear, original blog articles for the GoShopBlack website.

Create business spotlights, founder features, list-style articles, community stories, and short news-style content.

Use credible sources when researching facts, businesses, dates, statistics, or public claims.

Fact-check all information before submitting.

Properly rewrite and organize AI-assisted content so it sounds natural, accurate, and original.

Suggest article topics that fit the GoShopBlack audience.

Submit articles by the agreed deadline.

Revise articles when edits or corrections are requested.

Avoid plagiarism, copied articles, fake quotes, unsupported claims, or unverified information.

Follow GoShopBlack’s editorial guidelines and tone.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Must have strong writing, research, and editing skills.

Must be able to write clear, readable articles for a public audience.

Must be able to fact-check information and use credible sources.

Must understand that AI tools may assist with writing, but cannot replace accuracy, originality, or human review.

Must be able to submit original work and avoid plagiarism.

Must be reliable, responsive, and able to meet deadlines.

Journalism, communications, English, marketing, media, or content writing experience is preferred but not required.

Experience writing blog posts, interviews, business spotlights, list articles, news articles, or social media content is helpful.

Interest in Black-owned businesses, entrepreneurship, local communities, culture, or economic empowerment is strongly preferred.