Editorial Intern, ThirdCoast Digest
OVERVIEW
ThirdCoast Digest, Milwaukee’s online portal for arts, culture, news, events, and community, is now accepting applications for an editorial internship for fall 2012. Get hands-on experience in the rapidly changing landscape of online publishing and journalism at a dynamic and growing web venture.
DESCRIPTION
Editorial interns are asked to work a minimum of 10 hours a week at TCD, both in the office and remotely, for 10-12 weeks. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Writing features, creating guides and conducting editorial research
- Assisting editors with coverage and planning
- Participating in weekly meetings
- Working with TCD’s team of interns to edit and promote TCD’s Events Calendar
QUALIFICATIONS
- Writing experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing situations
- Online publishing experience
COMPENSATION
This is an unpaid internship, but we offer college credit to students currently enrolled in colleges and universities, depending on the requirements of your program. However, you do not have to be enrolled in school to be an intern at ThirdCoast Digest.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter, resume and a minimum of two writing samples (links accepted) to Managing Editor Dan Shafer, at dshafer@urbanmilwaukeedial.com.
Deadline is September 5, 2012 for fall internships.
