Posted On: December 9, 2020
Paid Journalism Internship
Media Organization:New York Post
Company Description
Decider.com, a New York Post Digital Network property, is seeking an editorial intern to join our team this summer! This is an opportunity to get hands-on editorial, social and product experience on a rapidly growing digital property. This is a paid internship, and one that is also eligible for credit. Work schedule is flexible based upon the candidate and Decider team’s needs.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Conduct research for content that the Decider staff is working on (articles, lists, video)
Gather and edit digital assets (still images, screencaps, GIFs, videos) for publication
Participate in content planning meetings by pitching new ideas for blog posts, galleries, videos, and stand-alone social media executions
Execute ideas that have been approved for publication on Decider.com and their respective social channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat)
Assist Decider’s Social Media Editor in developing and optimizing site’s social media strategy
Required Skills:
Excellent knowledge of pop culture landscape, both past and present
Creativity and flexibility
Strong writing and editing experience
Ability to juggle multiple assignments at once
Excellent time-management
Eager team player
Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop required; familiarity with WordPress extremely beneficial
As an equal opportunity employer, the New York Post does not discriminate in hiring or the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The New York Post will consider the provision of reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants to enable them to participate in our application process and to effectively perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue financial or operational hardship.
To Apply
You can apply online: https://dowjones.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/New_York_Post_Careers/job/NYC---1211-Ave-of-the-Americas/Decider-Summer-Intern_Job_Req_22986
Or submit their resume, a cover letter, and a recent writing sample to Alex Zalben, Decider Managing Editor: azalben@decider.com