Posted On: December 6, 2012

Journalism Internship

Media Organization: The Week

Company Description

THE WEEK is a spirited U.S. newsweekly that distills the best of news, opinion, and ideas from the U.S. and international media. Every week, our editors scour hundreds of newspapers, magazines, and websites seeking out the most intriguing stories and the most thoughtful commentary – left, right, and everything in between. The best of what they find gets reported. The online version can be found at TheWeek.com.

Job Description

The Week magazine is seeking driven, enthusiastic web editorial interns to work out of our Manhattan office for two days a week starting in January. The ideal candidate is a bright graduate or undergraduate student pursuing a career in journalism who possesses solid research and writing skills and a knack for all things web. Interns will gain hands-on experience in a digital newsroom by assisting The Week's team of editors in researching, pitching, writing, and promoting stories. Other responsibilities include moderating comments, building articles in the CMS, and other aspects of basic web production.

Qualifications:

- Excellent communication skills and editorial judgment
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced news environment where multitasking is a must
- Familiarity with WordPress, Moveable Type, or any other type of content management system
- Enrollment in an accredited college or graduate program with the ability to gain credit for the internship
- Digital experience and basic understanding of HTML and coding a plus

To Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, availability, and two writing samples to jobs@theweek.com with the subject line "WEB EDITORIAL INTERNSHIP." This internship is unpaid, and candidates should be eligible for university credit, and be able to commit to working two eight-hour shifts per week.