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Description
As an Editorial Assistant for Vendetta Sports Media you will help with editing article posts that come in from our content contributors. This includes helping with the SEO optimization of each post. You will also help with other Vendetta Sports Media projects.
You are still highly encouraged to try other aspects of journalism while you are with Vendetta Sports Media. Other beats you can try include podcasting, video, writing, etc. However, your primary work will be editing articles.
Learning Objective: While you are with Vendetta Sports Media, we want you to learn how to edit articles for better readability and SEO. Learning the best way to optimize SEO will be the primary objective. You will also be able to learn how to coordinate with other team members effectively.
Please Note: This is an unpaid internship. Students are encouraged to apply for college credit.
Number of positions available
2
Requirements
We are looking for ambitious candidates that are able to self-start articles or projects.
Has the ability to meet deadlines.
Works well with others.
Strong communication skills.
Has a keen sense of grammar, language, and spelling.
Is able to promote the Vendetta Sports Media work of yourself and others on social media.
Is currently enrolled in an undergraduate program pursuing English, Journalism, Mass Media, or a similar field.
Recommended Skills:
Familiar with WordPress.
Can understand/ learn SEO optimization.
Benefits:
Learn to create content on one or more topics.
Get to learn and develop your individual editorial voice.
Build a portfolio.
Networking opportunities.
Get familiarized with WordPress and SEO.
Potential to stay as a content contributor.
Work remotely.
Not limited to one specific topic area and highly encourage to try many beats.
Job Type: Internship
Pay: $0.00 per hour
Schedule:
· Flexible; to be determined between mentor and student.
Work Location:
· Fully Remote
Company's website:
· Vendettasportsmedia.com
Company's Twitter page:
· @media_vendetta
Application Deadline for Spring 2024: Friday, January 19, 2024.
How to Apply:
Send an email to vendettainternship@gmail.com. Make sure to include your name, primary email, position that you’re applying for, and the term you wish to intern for.
Please send in your PDF resume with a cover letter that covers what you would like to get out of an internship experience with Vendetta Media.
We look forward to hearing from you.
About Vendetta Sports Media
Skills you'll need for this internship
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What happens after you send in your application?
Vendetta Sports Media is actively interviewing now. Due to the volume of applications, Vendetta Sports Media has indicated that they will not follow up unless you are selected for an interview.
Vendetta Sports Media also indicates this role is likely to convert to full-time.
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