Content Writing Intern (PT/For-Credit)

About the role

The editors of ORIM’s content sites are searching for a part-time, for-credit Content Writing Intern. The intern would work across the network of sites, including The Portalist, The Lineup, A Love So True, The Archive, Murder & Mayhem, and Early Bird Books. Intern responsibilities include researching story ideas, writing pitches and stories for the websites, search engine optimization research, and sourcing photos. The intern will receive bylines, learn about working in a content management system, best practices for SEO, honing editorial judgment, and writing for a variety of audiences.

Responsibilities

• Research story ideas
• Write pitches and stories for the websites
• Perform search engine optimization research
• Sources photos

Requirements

• Available 16-24 hours per week for the fall semester
• Must be an organized, detail-oriented self-starter
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently and on a team
• Previous experience in editing, writing, and/or digital media a plus

Benefits

This position is unpaid and for-credit only. The intern must be eligible to receive academic credit for this internship. For consideration, the intern must be able to work on-site in our Manhattan office two days per week.