Writers Needed at Nia Prima

Nia Prima is seeking writers to cover topics of interest to Muslim women.

This is a non-paying opportunity.

American Muslim FRESH

American Muslim FRESH is a print magazine established in 2009 and sponsored by the Islamic American University.

Currently, the publication is seeking everything from writers, editors and photographers to researchers, salespeople and web designers. All positions are unpaid.

More markets for your work here.

Research and Writing Internship at the ASMA

The New York-based American Society for Muslim Advancement (ASMA) is currently offering a Research and Writing Internship.

General Requirements:

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Friendly demeanor & pleasant phone voice
• Patience and good listening skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and email
• Proficient in MAC and PC computers 
• General knowledge about substance abuse, addiction and/or recovery 

Also:

• Middle East/Islamic/Women’s studies concentration preferred
• Strong interest in non-profit work, Islam, gender justice and women’s empowerment
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, steady, dependable, and energetic
• Culturally sensitive and aware; ability to work in international, culturally diverse environment

Employment with this organization is also a future possibility.

If interested in this internship, continue reading here.

Hijab Stories for "I Got It Covered"

I Got It Covered (a blog dedicated to positive hijab stories) is seeking hijab-related content, including:

• personal stories of how/why you came to wear hijab
• your experience wearing hijab in whatever society you live in
• blessings and positive experiences while wearing hijab
• difficulties you may have faced while wearing hijab
• funny stories associated with the hijab

There is no mention of pay for these stories. Visit this page for more details.

Muslim Quarterly: A Magazine for Muslim Men

Thank you to Sr. Maryam, who recently told me about Muslim Quarterly, a new magazine geared towards Muslim men. The magazine is currently seeking writers, a marketing director, and an editor. My understanding is that the magazine does not currently offer financial compensation to writers but may at some point in the future. I am not sure about the other positions (editor and marketing director).

Continue reading about the magazine here.

Women and Islam Research & Writing Interns

WISE, the Women’s Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality, is seeking research and writing interns to work on creating content for their web portal. Areas of focus include, but not limited to: Muslim women leaders past and present; contemporary Muslim women artists from all over the world; Muslim women’s activism past and present; women hadith scholars, jurists, mufftiyahs; historical and contemporary case studies of Muslim women creating positive social change in their communities; current issues (i.e. FGC, domestic violence, religious and political authority, marriage and divorce, etc.) affecting Muslim women worldwide; grassroots organizations and campaigns working on these issues.

This is an unpaid internship opportunity.

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