Editorial Summer Internship, The Publisher Desk

The Publisher Desk is looking for a current student at either a 2 or 4-year college or university to intern with us this summer. The internship will focus on creating entertainment, health, travel and lifestyle content catering to African American experiences and culture.  Ideal candidates have an interest in a wide-ranging and multifaceted Black American experience.

We’re looking for enthusiastic journalists to come in with creative and diverse ideas, display strong writing skills, and an interest in learning about the digital publishing industry. You will work with our editorial, search engine optimization (SEO), and content strategy teams to meet article deadlines, drive website traffic, and reflect on metrics.

What you'll do

• Write original articles
• Work with SEO keywords
• Edit and update live posts
• Attend a weekly strategy meeting
• Analyze traffic data
• Post to social media channels
• Provide insights on social media trends

Qualifications

• Have a writing portfolio of articles to share during the interview process
• Please provide at least two writing samples
• Prior experience in journalism
• Bring original topics to the table
• Excellent grammar, spelling, and writing skills
• Time management and organizational abilities
• Stellar communication skills and good attention to detail
• Paid internship