Journalist/Writer Intern
Journalist/Writer Intern Job Description
Position – Journalist/Writer Intern
Location – American Tenet, San Antonio, TX
Duration – Summer 2025
About Us -
American Tenet is at the forefront of developing an autonomous, unmanned, fixed-wing drone that can remain aloft for months without an engine. We endeavor to reach altitudes of 90,000 feet, reestablish stratospheric communications, navigation, and surveillance for America's Warfighters immediately if our satellite network is destroyed by a near-peer adversary, and create the world's first unmanned commercial aircraft to autonomously circumnavigate the globe with the ability to land and take off from the ocean surface. We combine cutting-edge technology by leveraging underutilized resources to deliver force-multiplying capabilities to our commercial, government, civil, and defense customers. We seek a motivated and talented Journalist/Writer Intern to join our dynamic team for the summer.
Project Overview -
As a Journalist/Writer Intern, you’ll craft compelling articles and content for external audiences, including weekly newsletters, blog posts, and press releases. Your work will highlight American Tenet’s progress in drone technology, team achievements, and investment milestones. You’ll conduct interviews with team members (interns, engineers) as well as external stakeholders (investors, clients) to document and share their stories. Collaborating with the Marketing and Graphics team, RTF interns, and business development teams, you’ll ensure all content aligns with American Tenet’s branding and messaging. This role will allow you to build a robust portfolio of published work while gaining hands-on experience in professional journalism.
Responsibilities -
Write weekly newsletters targeting investors, industry partners, venture capitalists, university professors, drone enthusiasts, and other stakeholders.
Create blog posts and press releases highlighting technical progress, team achievements, and funding milestones.
Conduct weekly interviews with team members (interns, engineers) and external stakeholders (investors/clients) to gather insights for articles.
Collaborate with Marketing and Graphics interns to ensure all written content aligns with branding guidelines.
Coordinate with RTF interns to integrate multimedia elements (photos/videos) into articles.
Work closely with the CEO/COO to align content with company goals and receive mentorship on professional writing techniques.
Use SEO writing techniques to optimize blog posts for increased visibility and engagement.
Develop a Week 1 project plan using Six Sigma tools like Gantt charts to outline writing deadlines and dependencies.
Present weekly status reports on content progress to James Oleen; incorporate feedback into future work.
Qualifications -
Pursuing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Psychology, or a related field.
Experience writing for a university newspaper or magazine with several published articles in your portfolio.
Familiarity with SEO writing techniques and professional newsletter formats preferred.
Proficiency in WordPress, Google Docs, Microsoft Office programs (online), CRM software (e.g., Salesforce), Canva, and Adobe Illustrator.
Strong interviewing skills with the ability to gather compelling stories from diverse individuals.
Creative thinker with excellent attention to detail who can work independently or collaboratively.
Benefits -
Hands-on experience writing for a cutting-edge tech startup in the drone industry.
Mentorship from American Tenet’s CEO and COO through weekly training sessions.
Opportunity to build a robust portfolio of published work (newsletters, blog posts, press releases).
Access to professional tools like WordPress, Canva, Adobe Illustrator, CRM software, and Microsoft Office programs.
Competitive stipend via the Ambassador Program with potential for future full-time opportunities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter detailing relevant experience (including links to published articles), and 2–3 writing samples.