KoreAm is seeking a Web editorial intern to write original blog posts on subjects that have a Korean American focus or angle for its website, charactermedia.com. The intern will be expected to write three posts a day and will have the opportunity to pitch and write longer stories for KoreAm Journal, the bimonthly, flagship print publication.
KoreAm offers a small stipend and/or college credit to interns. Applicants should be self-motivated go-getters with a strong sense of initiative, curiosity and appreciation for the written word. This is a great opportunity to collect clips, gain writing and reporting experience and contribute to an influential and dynamic voice in the national Korean American community.
Daily Tasks Include:
– Writing three blog posts a day
– Assisting with social media
– Digitally archiving print articles
– Pitching original stories for the website
– General administrative tasks
Qualifications:
– A college student or recent graduate with strong writing skills. Journalism experience (such as previous work for a campus newspaper, internship) is strongly preferred.
– Knowledge of Korean American / Asian American issues and pop culture is preferred.
– Knowledge of social media platforms, including Facebook, twitter and tumblr is preferred.
– Experience with WordPress and HTML is preferred, but not required.
Please send a cover letter, resume, and three writing samples (PDFs or hyperlinks preferred) to editor@charactermedia.com and editor@charactermedia.com. Please write “Web Intern” in the subject line.
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KoreAm is a bimonthly culture magazine focused on Korean American issues and people of interest. Its website, charactermedia.com, is updated daily and offers everything from original blog posts to commentary.
