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INTERNSHIPS
The Foundation works with organisations in industries where Muslims are traditionally underrepresented to deliver paid internship opportunities. These provide a valuable opportunity for British Muslims to develop their skills and gain useful industry experience.
Live Internships
Editorial Internship | Hyphen Online
In partnership with the Aziz Foundation, Hyphen is delighted to offer a paid editorial internship to a British Muslim who wishes to pursue a career in journalism.
The successful applicant will have a broad-ranging understanding of the role Muslims play in society, a commitment to covering important social issues, and possess a keen interest in culture, the arts and technology. They wil be supported by an experienced team of media professionals from a range of different backgrounds.
The post holder will assist in proofreading and fact-checking articles for publication, perform research, write short news pieces and conceive, pitch, develop and produce longer features. An interest in multimedia storytelling is advantageous.
This a hybrid working, 6 month fixed full time contract (£28,800 pro rata). Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. The internship will begin in April 2025
To apply please submit your CV, a cover letter and an article which best demonstrates your journalism by 12 noon on 31 January, 2025 to the Aziz Foundation by following these steps:
1. Create an account at https://azizfoundation.scholarshipsplatform.com/
2. Click on ‘Start Application’
3. Choose ‘Internships and Fellowships’ from the Category drop down menu
4. Choose ‘Hyphen Fellow' from the second Category drop down menu
5. Complete all sections, attach your CV, cover letter, an article and then submit
To apply please submit your application by 13th January 2025 to the Aziz Foundation by following these steps:
- Create an account at https://azizfoundation.scholarshipsplatform.com/
- Click on ‘Start Application’
- Choose ‘Internships and Fellowships’ from the Category drop down menu
- Choose ‘Parliamentary Intern - Naz Shah MP’ from the second Category drop down menu
- Complete all sections, attach your CV, then submit
Parliamentary Intern | Naz Shah MP
The Aziz Foundation is supporting a Parliamentary internship role at Naz Shah MP's Office. Naz Shah MP is looking for a committed and hard-working intern to support her in her Parliamentary duties.
The candidate is required to have:
- Significant knowledge of and commitment to Bradford and its diverse communities
- Understand the issues important to Bradford and share an interest in Naz’s policy portfolio and wider political interests.
- Have good political awareness, which is essential, as is a decent overall understanding of current political issues.
- The ability to work independently when required and be a fast learner.
- Experience in politics is desirable but not necessary.
- Sympathy with the aims and principles of the Labour Party is essential.
This is a full time, six month fixed term role from February to July 2025 (subject to security clearance).
Deadline for applications: 11am on 13th January 2025. APPLY HERE
Interns
Our previous and current interns and apprentices have had the opportunity to join wonderful organisations and gain experience in areas where they are traditionally underrepresented. In the past, we’ve partnered with the Financial Times, The Independent, Sky News, Evening Standard, Runnymede Trust, Gate Theatre, the Centre for Media Monitoring and the UN’s International Organisation for Migration, among others.
