SLUG Magazine is looking for a new volunteer intern to join our office team immediately! If you are interested in this position, please click this link to apply.
Overview: SLUG Magazine Editorial Internships provide budding journalists with professional experience. From learning the nuts and bolts of an Editorial Department to writing and copy editing for online and print, SLUG Magazine offers Editorial Interns the opportunity to be part of an independent publication with roots in Utah’s music, arts, events and community subcultures. SLUG Magazine fosters a highly skilled, creative, energized and empowered team. This is a volunteer internship position.
Reports to: Executive Editor, Junior Editor, Contributing Editor, Assistant Editor
Commitment: One year, 10 hours/week
Key Responsibilities:
- Posting editorial content on slugmag.com
- Writing and publishing high-quality articles fir SLUG on a consistent basis
- Copy editing and fact checking editorial content
- Drafting and scheduling social media posts
- Applying style guidelines for print and online posting
- Compiling local events for SLUG’s online Daily Calendar
- Logging materials submitted for editorial coverage and organizing data thereof
- Distributing materials—digital or otherwise—for editorial coverage
- Brainstorming for editorial-related projects as needed
- Assisting with pitching stories for print and online publication
- Digitizing print content from the SLUG archives
- Assisting with miscellaneous tasks related to the Editorial Department
Qualifications:
- SLUG Magazine reader
- Strong writing, grammar and copy editing skills
- Strong understanding of magazine principles
- Passion for Utah’s local scene and elevating Utah’s creative culture
- Keen knowledge of music, arts, events and community subcultures
- Ability to maintain SLUG Magazine’s core values of transparency and integrity
- Working knowledge of AP Style guidelines
- Working knowledge of Adobe Suite, WordPress and SEO a plus
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Leadership and team-building
- Strong work ethic and dependability
- Ability to work and self-start with little supervision
- Quick learner and adaptable
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication skills for in-person, telephone and online correspondence
- Must be able to receive constructive criticism
- Must apply feedback into workflow
- Must manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities, goals, and deadlines efficiently
- Solid comprehension of grammar and writing techniques
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Mental radar for effective writing/writing-based problem-solving skills
- Maturity and ability to professionally represent SLUG Magazine, both on and off the clock
SLUG Magazine is an equal opportunity employer. SLUG Magazine will not discriminate and will take measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex. Individuals from all cultures and communities are encouraged to apply.