Writer/Author Intern

Readeezy, a digital library for struggling teen and older readers, is seeking creative and ambitious Writers/Authors to join our intern cohort. As a Writer/Author, you will work closely with the Readeezy editorial team to compose a fictional, age-respectful and relevant story that will attract our target audience. You will be responsible for writing a 3,500-4,000 word story that is written at a 3rd or 4th grade reading level with 5-6 chapters and, afterward, work in tandem with illustrator to bring the story to life. Although this is an unpaid internship, it provides the opportunity to use segments of story for personal portfolio.

What to Expect

• 3,500-4,000 word story written at a 3rd or 4th grade level with 5-6 chapters
• Pitch, draft, write, edit, and proofread work
• Attend weekly check-in meetings
• Follow production schedule
• Communication and collaboration with Readeezy staff
• After story completion, work with illustrator to bring story to life

Qualifications

• Major in English, Journalism, Writing or related field
• A good grasp of grammar, syntax, punctuation and storytelling techniques
• The ability to tailor writing style to meet the needs of target audience
• The ability to positively receive and act on feedback/constructive criticism
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy, particularly concerning narrative conventions
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in components of Google Drive, especially Docs
• Able to work independently and collaboratively

Along with meeting the above qualifications, intern candidates are required to submit a one- to two-page sample of the beginning of a short story for teens, preferably written at a fourth grade level. The story must be dialogue-driven and have minimal narration. We encourage candidates to explore the sample story on our homepage to get an idea of the type of stories we publish.

In addition, intern candidates are required to provide a letter of recommendation from someone who has worked closely with you, such as a professor, employer, instructor or a mentor. The letter should speak to not only your talent but also your ability to commit to a schedule and complete quality work in a timely manner.

Please note: All applications that do not follow the above guidelines will not be considered.

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All internships are unpaid and fully remote. All interns are featured on the Readeezy website with photo, bio and contact information.

Readers: Readeezy's target audience consists of struggling, disabled older readers; therefore, we focus on publishing high-interest, low-reading-level stories that have 3rd or 4th grade vocabulary and sentence structure.

To be considered for an internship, please complete the evaluation form for your respective department. We no longer accept applications via email. Please submit all applications through our portal.

Use the following time frames to submit:

• To be considered for the Fall-Winter internship (June 1st – July 31st). OPEN.
• To be considered for the Spring-Summer internship (November 7th – January 9th).

Writer, Editorial, Grant Writing, and Communications internships average 10 to 15 hours per week over the course of the semester. Weekly check-ins via Zoom are mandatory for all internship roles.