Debtwire, a division of the Financial Times Group, is seeking a part-time intern for its New York City offices to start immediately.
Candidates must be full-time undergraduate students, enrolled at a college or university, preferably working toward a degree that has a media concentration. The ideal candidate will be energetic, self-motivated, responsible, and detail-oriented.
The selected intern will work alongside a team of skilled financial journalists. The internship will be an opportunity to gain professional experience and a preliminary understanding of the complex world of financial journalism.
Responsibilities will include working on the speed desk and assisting members of the editorial staff as needed. Interns will also have the opportunity to sit in on weekly ledes meetings and build their portfolio by writing Debtwire's weekly Market Players story.
Applicants must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours a week. This is a paid internship.
The selection process is highly competitive and only applicants who are selected for final consideration will be contacted.
Passionate, curious, analytical? At the AOL helped create popular and engaging online products and destinations that attract over 150 million visitors each month. As a result, AOL is a leading global web services company with a substantial worldwide audience, a suite of powerful web brands, industry leading products and one of the largest advertising networks in the United States. We look for people that are exceptionally imaginative, collaborative, and truly psyched about our mission to inform, entertain and connect the world.
Everyday, millions of people visit the AOL Homepage. The Homepage provides our readers with a diverse array of content, including celebrity news, the weather, and national happenings. The AOL Homepage team is looking for an enthusiastic, self motivated intern to join their team this fall.
Responsibilities will include:
•Working with channel editors
•Working specifically with Director of Video Programming & Director of Lifestyle Programming
•Writing headlines
•Optimizing web traffic
•Promoting AOL content across social media platforms
•Growing the already well established online audience & community
Requirements for Success:
•Previous Online/Journalism Experience a must
•Have an interest in and be knowledgeable about an array of subjects
•Thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to respond to news as it happens
•Be able to spot a hot-button story or viral video from a mile away
•Have superior news judgment and writing skills
•Be able to condense large amounts of information into engaging and intriguing promos
•Be able to identify the best photo to accompany a story
•Have excellent organizational skills: be meticulous with details
•Be able to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously without being overwhelmed
•Knowledge/experience with CMS, Photoshop and basic HTML a plus
•English & Journalism Majors Preferred
This position is 40hrs/week.
Passionate, curious, analytical? At the AOL helped create popular and engaging online products and destinations that attract over 150 million visitors each month. As a result, AOL is a leading global web services company with a substantial worldwide audience, a suite of powerful web brands, industry leading products and one of the largest advertising networks in the United States. We look for people that are exceptionally imaginative, collaborative, and truly psyched about our mission to inform, entertain and connect the world.
Everyday, millions of people visit the AOL Homepage. The Homepage provides our readers with a diverse array of content, including celebrity news, the weather, and national happenings. The AOL Homepage team is looking for an enthusiastic, self motivated intern to join their team this fall.
Responsibilities will include:
• Working with channel editors
• Working specifically with Director of Video Programming & Director of Lifestyle Programming
• Writing headlines
• Optimizing web traffic
• Promoting AOL content across social media platforms
• Growing the already well established online audience & community
Requirements for Success:
• Previous Online/Journalism Experience a must
• Have an interest in and be knowledgeable about an array of subjects
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to respond to news as it happens
• Be able to spot a hot-button story or viral video from a mile away
• Have superior news judgment and writing skills
• Be able to condense large amounts of information into engaging and intriguing promos
• Be able to identify the best photo to accompany a story
• Have excellent organizational skills: be meticulous with details
• Be able to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously without being overwhelmed
• Knowledge/experience with CMS, Photoshop and basic HTML a plus
• English & Journalism Majors Preferred
This position is 40hrs/week.
HuffPost Crime / Weird News is looking to bring on a vertical editor intern.
The vertical editor intern must eat, sleep and breathe weird news.
This person must be able to:
-craft killer headlines
-manage the Weird News front page
-pitch stories to HuffPost Front.
The right candidate will also be expected to be a voice on Twitter and Facebook, crafting great posts, scheduling them, and doing whatever it takes to foster a community.
This is not a reporting job, but you'll need to have a way with words, to suck in viewers.
You'll also need the ability to dive into web analytics to find what works -- and what doesn't -- as well as an ability to multitask.
Candidates should be currently enrolled in school or 0-6 months out of school.
This internship pays $10/hr at 40 hours / week.
Could you spend all day on Pinterest? Or browsing Etsy? Then this opportunity is for you!
Stylelist Home is looking for an intern who will get immediate, hands-on experience writing and producing web content covering home, crafting, and DIY projects.
Training will be provided on AOL’s proprietary publishing system, but some experience creating web pages and using basic HTML and Photoshop is a plus. Must have some editorial experience in print or online, and demonstrable knowledge of home.
This is a fabulous opportunity to join a fast-growing site and a dynamic, fun team. A pro-active, detail-oriented intern will have the opportunity to grow and acquire solid real-world new media and editorial skills.
Qualifications
· Majoring in Communications, & Journalism preferred
· Superior communications skills, both oral and written
· Must be obsessed with Pinterest and looking at Etsy, even if you have no intention of buying!
· Well organized, able to multi-task, able to prioritize with minimal direction
· Able to follow up with project partners to ensure accurate and timely completion of deliverables, strong organizational skills
· Good oral and written communication skills, fluent in PowerPoint, Excel and Word, basic HTML code experience. Quickly learn how to work with online publishing and photo editing software, work well with data and metrics
· Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
· Can work autonomously
· Online media production skills: Photoshop, content management systems, etc
· Great attention to detail
· Overall interest in home decor, trends and products
· Positive attitude, loves a challenge, able to pitch creatively and execute ideas
· Home decor writing and event coverage experience is a plus but not required
Duties/responsibilities would include:
· Contributing content to the site
· Creating slideshows
· Running occasional errands for the department
· Contacting PR contacts for images/press releases
· Possibly attending events in our stead
This is a paid internship available immediate at 40 hours / week; $10/hr.
TheBody.com Needs You!
Description:
Learn the inner workings of a major health website! We're looking for a sharp graduate-level student or recent college graduate to join us in maintaining and improving the world's most comprehensive online HIV/AIDS resource. Responsibilities will vary depending on your skill set, but are likely to include keeping the site up to date, copyediting, proofreading, corresponding with the HIV/AIDS community, fact-checking, conducting background research, data entry and reporting/writing articles.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate would be someone who is extremely detail oriented, has editorial/writing experience (especially on issues related to health and social justice) and is comfortable with computers (Microsoft Office experience is a must). Hours are flexible, but candidate should be able to work at least 15 hours a week. Knowledge of basic HTML and interest in HIV/AIDS a plus.
Length of Internship:
A minimum of 12 weeks, with the possibility for renewal if the internship remains a good fit.
Location:
New York, NY
Payment:
This is a paid internship, with pay to be determined based on applicable experience.
Job Responsibilities
• Edit and write content with a focus on financial business news
• Research articles and topics, as needed
• Support various editorial publishing tasks, as needed
• Liaise and support various members of the internal team, including product managers, content producers, and others to support all aspects of the editorial process and meet deadlines
Minimum Job Qualifications
We are looking for students for this position.
• Journalism students strongly preferred
• Should have a grasp of the competitive landscape of online finance, and a passion for finance, particularly in the area of business news
• Previous blogging experience a plus
• Working knowledge of the social web
• Detail-oriented and willing to work on a range of editorial tasks
• Must be HTML literate and comfortable with web publishing standards
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong editing, grammar, and online writing skills
• Finance, Investing, Personal Finance, or related domain experience a plus
• Familiarity with SEO, RSS, Twitter, Facebook and other social media is a plus
• Photoshop skills, experience with blog publishing and content management systems is a plus
Yahoo! Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. For more information or to search all of our openings, please visit http://careers.yahoo.com
AOL is rebuilding its Kids landing page and is looking for an energetic intern for this summer to help curate and write stories for the site.
Time Frame: June - August 2012
Location: New York, NY
Hours: 40 hours/week
Description:
AOL is rebuilding its Kids experience and is looking for a dedicated intern to be a part of this dynamic process. We are looking for someone that is passionate about providing a great web experience, while is also a kid at heart that loves great content. Some of the responsibilities include working to write content for the site, while also curating video and photo experiences for the site, as well as being a part of any growth opportunities. This is an amazing opportunity to get real editorial experience while also working in a dynamic part of the internet business.
Responsibilities:
• Write daily Kids Interest stories for the website
• Curate existing media properties to bring to the new web experience
• Maintain social presence for AOL Kids online
• Help grow AOL Kids through strategic partnerships
• Reach out to and enhance contacts with existing blogger community highlight content they may be interested in
What we look for:
• You’re a currently enrolled college sophomore, rising junior or rising senior
• You are pursuing a major in communications, journalism or advertising – and have an interest in business and government
• You’re a social media junkie who can communicate content proficiently to audiences through Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and blogs
• You communicate in black and white like a champ, are well organized, and are able to prioritize with minimal hand holding
• You are a collaborator – you like people, people like you – and you can work effectively across functions and personalities
• You are a child at heart and like to have fun with content on the internet
• Experience in Photoshop and a Content Management System is preferred
We are looking for a technologically savvy editor to join us at our fast paced, well-funded B2B startup in the online media space. Our clients are large media companies who use our Platform API to integrate high quality news and multimedia content into their sites. Our aim is to fundamentally transform the way in which news is delivered and consumed.
- You will work directly with our editorial team to help curate and edit stories (with our in-house CMS) for various clients.
- You will find accompanying photographs for the Featured, Focus and Editor’s Picks sections
- You will create image galleries
- You will have the opportunity to write for our blog, brainstorming new ideas for content partnerships and innovative products. Your point of view is incredibly valuable as we grow our editorial and curation offer.
- You will have fun!!! We're a young, passionate and driven team all working towards the same goal. A sense of humor is a must!
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.