Posted On: March 2, 2016

Paid Journalism Internship

Media Organization: SB Nation

Company Description

Part of Vox Media, SB Nation is one of the largest sports media digital publishing companies in the US.

Job Description

The SB Nation video team in New York is seeking a qualified intern for Summer 2016. Prospective intern should expect to work hands-on with various aspects of video production, from pre-production to publication. This internship will include working with our entire team to create content that appears on platform, YouTube, and our social pages. The intern will work with producers, directors, and editors through each phase of production to understand the processes used in digital media. They should expect to leave the internship with material for their reel, as well as listed credit in multiple SB Nation produced videos.

Interns will be paid and should demonstrate the following:

• Desire to work with a fun, digital-first production team that emphasizes unique writing, distinct voice and commitment to our audience.
• Interest in a career in video production, shown through either coursework, activity in campus productions, or internship at other publications. An interest in sports is encouraged.
• Commitment to 20 hours per week working in the SB Nation office in midtown New York City for approximately 12 weeks during Summer 2016, beginning in May. Interns must provide their own transportation. Some assignments will require work outside of the office.
• Enrollment at a local university in or near New York City as a graduate or undergraduate student.

 

About working at Vox Media: You'll be joining a family of focused, hard-working, creative people who are passionate about creating for the web, building tools to foster online community, and doing work that's challenging and fun. Vox Media is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a safe, inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds. Everyone is encouraged to apply, including women, LGBTQ people, people of color, and people with disabilities.

To Apply

Submit a resume, a single reel or two examples of previous video experience, and a one-paragraph statement about why you’d like to work at SB Nation. Also include any social media handles you use - Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, etc.

The deadline for application submissions is March 11, 2016. SB Nation will reach out to finalists for an interview and will select interns around April 1, 2016.

Please visit our posting here:
https://boards.greenhouse.io/voxmedia/jobs/178709?gh_jid=178709#.VtcRsJMrIdU