Posted On: April 16, 2012

Paid Journalism Internship

Media Organization: China Business Review

Company Description

The China Business Review, the official magazine of the US-China Business Council, is the leading authority on China trade and investment.

The US-China Business Council, Inc. (USCBC) is a private, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization of roughly 240 American companies that do business with China. Founded in 1973, USCBC has provided unmatched information, advisory, advocacy, and program services to its membership for more than three decades. Through its offices in Washington, DC; Beijing; and Shanghai, USCBC is uniquely positioned to serve its members' interests in the United States and China.

USCBC's mission is to expand the US-China commercial relationship to the benefit of its membership and, more broadly, the US economy. It favors constructive engagement with China to eliminate trade and investment barriers and develop a rules-based commercial environment that is predictable and transparent to all parties.

Job Description

Start Date: May/June 2012

The China Business Review, the quarterly magazine of the US-China Business Council (USCBC), is seeking an editorial intern to start this summer. Primary responsibilities include researching business and trade issues that affect foreign businesses in China; fact-checking and copy editing articles for the print and online versions of the magazine; writing short articles and gathering data for the front-of-book sections; researching photos; and providing administrative support as necessary. The intern will also be required to research, write, and proofread other USCBC publications, as well as provide support for USCBC events.

The internship is a paid, part-time position (up to 35 hours per week). All internship work must be performed at USCBC's Washington, DC, office.

Requirements

Must be able to work independently and on deadline.
Must have a demonstrated interest in journalism or magazine (print or online) publishing; an interest in business and/or China a plus.
An excellent command of English grammar and spelling is required; knowledge of Chinese is a plus.
Preference will be given to candidates willing to make a one-year commitment, but we will consider a strong candidate for a three-month summer internship.
Strong Internet and MS Office skills; knowledge of html and web software a plus but not required.

*Note from Craigh Barboza: This is a paid internship, not for academic credit.

To Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter (indicate availability in terms of dates and hours/week), and three clips to Christina Nelson at cmnelson@uschina.org.