What are the responsibilities and job description for the Open Road Media is hiring: Content Writing Intern (PT/For-Credit) in New York position at Open Road Media?
About Open Road Integrated Media
Open Road Integrated Media is a prestige content brand delivering digital experiences that entertain and inform readers around the world. Laser-focused on revenue, reach, and repeat customers, the Open Road network of digital properties produces compelling stories that keep audiences engaged - across devices, content verticals, and global territories.
Essential Functions
The editors of ORIM's content sites are searching for a part-time, for-credit Content Writing Intern. The intern would work across the network of sites, including The Portalist, The Lineup, A Love So True, The Archive, Murder & Mayhem, and Early Bird Books. Intern responsibilities include researching story ideas, writing pitches and stories for the websites, search engine optimization research, and sourcing photos. The intern will receive bylines, learn about working in a content management system, best practices for SEO, honing editorial judgment, and writing for a variety of audiences.
This position is unpaid and for-credit only. The intern must be eligible to receive academic credit for this internship. We will consider both hybrid and remote candidates, but priority will be given to candidates who can work on-site in our Manhattan office two days per week (travel stipends will be provided).
Requirements
- Available 16-24 hours per week for the spring semester (January through May)
- Must be an organized, detail-oriented self-starter
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work independently and on a team
- Previous experience in editing, writing, and / or digital media a plus
