Description:

Breaking News, Sports, entertainment, the environment. What peaks your interest? Movie screenings, interviewing the latest hot topic politician? As an intern you will work directly with the Editorial team of Toonari News and Media to do what you do best– write! .This individual will possess a high level of creativity, exceptional writing skills and the ability to work independently as well as receive constructive criticism and direction. The intern will research and conceptualize topics of interested as needed, while gaining valuable knowledge about website usability .and how to develop content to meet the demands of end-users.
Responsibilities/Duties
Writing articles for the Toonari News & Media network of sites
Ensure articles fit a particular word count by cutting or expanding material
Going on assignment to cover relevant entertainment events in your area
Interview perspective story subjects in person or by telephone
Produce new content and writing it in an interesting and appealing manner
Write and edit own articles to detect errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation and syntax, and modifying copy as necessary to conform to publication’s style
Will actively participate in team meetings to generate ideas for new article topics
 

Qualifications:

Key Skills (E=Essential, P=Preferred)
E-Student should demonstrated proficiency in rhetorical writing (writing samples must be included)
E-Ability to work independently from home and to be resourceful
E-Student should have a solid grasp of spelling and grammar; knowledge of AP Style is preferred.
P- Exceptional written and verbal communication
Educational Qualifications (E= Essential, P=Preferred)
E- College or graduate student
E-Student must have completed their sophomore year in college prior to the start of the internship. In addition, students must still be enrolled in school during the time of the internship

Paid Internship Info:

Unpaid

Hours:

Part time- full time

Length/Availability:

Ongoing

Start Date:

ASAP

End Date:

None, None, Flexible

Deadline:

None

Additional Info:

Writing sample

Tags:

Copywriter    journalist    writer    social  media 

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