Publishing Internship

Jaunt Media Collective

Anonymous — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:32:08 +0000

Jaunt Media Collective Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 09/18/2019 - 09:32

We are looking for a highly dedicated individual with an interest in magazine content creation, management, organization and editing for an editorial internship with Jaunt Media Collective — publishers of CO YOGA + Life® Magazine, YOGA + Life® online, Spoke + Blossom and Covered Bridge. The intern will contribute to the production of the print magazines and help edit, write and produce digital content. Work can be completed remotely. Tuesday mid-afternoon Zoom meetings are required.

Position Description

The editorial internship allows individuals to participate in all areas of magazine production, with an emphasis on content management and creation. Though the position emphasizes editorial work, there will be opportunities for light writing and research as well.

Intern can work remotely, but will stay in close contact with the publisher and team.

Duties specifically include:

Writing, fact checking and editing.

Pitching story ideas and connecting with article sources.

Publishing articles to online website platforms.

Administrative tasks.

Social media content creation and updates.

Magazine distribution and events, when possible.

If qualified, graphic design and video production.

Qualifications:

Excellent writing and proofreading skills.

Ability to type 40+ wpm.

Strong Internet research skills.

Familiarity with using style guides, preferably Associated Press style.

Strong interest in LOHAS (lifestyle of health and sustainability)

Self motivated.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to work effectively.

Familiarity with Macs and MS Word.

Familiarity with WordPress and Squarespace website platforms.

Approximately 10-15 hours per week, ideally spread out over three or four days. The position lasts five months, after which time there may be an opportunity for renewal.

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Colorado Arts & Sciences Magazine

Anonymous — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 17:48:03 +0000

Colorado Arts & Sciences Magazine Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 07/24/2018 - 11:48

Position

Two internships available for 3 credit hours each

Overview

Interns at Colorado Arts & Sciences Magazine will be asked to perform many of the tasks needed to write, edit, plan and publish the magazine in digital and print form. The internship will be managed such that the interns learn and practice writing for a general audience and using the technical skills in desktop publishing.

The tasks involved will include the following, under the direction of the editor:

Completing story assignments on topics ranging from natural-sciences research to scholarly work in the arts and humanities. These writing assignments will generally include steps including the following:
• Scheduling and completing interviews of the subjects of stories.
• Preparing as much as possible for the interview, meaning striving beforehand to understand as much of the topic of discussion as possible and forming questions that could be asked of the interviewee.
Writing stories based on the primary research, interviews and scholarly publications, if applicable.
Learning and applying basic rules of style and usage used in writing for non- scholarly, external audiences. Such rules include general adherence to the Associated Press Style book.
Learning and practicing general practices of general-publication writing, which include:
• Writing “lead” sentences and opening paragraphs that frame each story such that readers are easily able to understand.
• Crafting stories in such a way that readers understand both the concepts being discussed and the writer’s intent as the story progresses from beginning to end.
Suggesting and coordinating photographs or other graphic elements to help illustrate each story.
Suggesting story ideas based on reviews of mass-media publications quoting CU- Boulder faculty, students or alumni and based on reviews of peer-reviewed publications co-authored by CU-Boulder faculty.
(Possibly) sharing news stories about A&S faculty and students on the college’s social media channels.
Other duties as assigned.

Compensation will be $15/hour.

The Colorado Arts & Sciences Magazine is published by the College of Arts and Sciences at the ��ſ��2023��¼. The magazine promotes the news and achievements of the students, faculty and staff of the College of Arts and Sciences, the intellectual core of the university, where research, scholarship, creative work and education are conducted across more than 60 fields.

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Colorado Encyclopedia

Anonymous — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 17:47:29 +0000

Colorado Encyclopedia Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 07/24/2018 - 11:47

Job Description

The Colorado Encyclopedia (CE) intern will assist staff with research and editing. The intern will be supervised by the Editor-in-Chief and will work closely with the Encyclopedia’s Associate Editor, Education Editor, and Technology Advisory Board. Interns will be acknowledged on the Encyclopedia website.

The intern will assist Encyclopedia staff with

Proofing leveled articles for grammar and CE style
Researching and acquiring appropriate media for CE articles
Other related work

The position requires skills in communication, research, word processing, spreadsheet, and task management. Hours are flexible and most work can be done remotely. Compensated internships are competitive. Placements will be made based upon the following criteria: GPA, interview performance, writing sample, and workplace fit.

The Colorado Encyclopedia began in 2009 when Colorado Humanities convened a group of Colorado enthusiasts to talk about developing a reliable compendium of information on life in Colorado. From these conversations a state encyclopedia began to take shape. Through the contributions of many collaborators, it has grown to fruition.

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OUT FRONT Magazine

Anonymous — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 17:45:27 +0000

OUT FRONT Magazine Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 07/24/2018 - 11:45

OUT FRONT MAGAZINE

OFM (OUT FRONT Magazine), Colorado's LGBTQ media since 1976, is seeking interns to help out our editorial department. Based out of the Buelle Public Media center in Denver, OFM covers queer and intersectional news in the rocky mountain region and beyond. Interns can work remotely, in-person, or a combination of the two, and will have a chance to learn more about print and digital media in 2023. In addition to understanding the nuances of covering marginalized communities, interns will get experience writing print and online stories, editing for books and magazines, and participating in community events.

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University Press of Colorado

Anonymous — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 17:41:20 +0000

University Press of Colorado Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 07/24/2018 - 11:41

Position

Up to two internships for 3 credit hours

Overview

The University Press of Colorado, a non-profit scholarly book publisher supported by CU and eight other universities, is looking for an administrative intern to assist with accounting, budgeting, database maintenance/development, fundraising, and other management and finance tasks. The internship will provide insight into and experience that could easily be applied in other business or nonprofit settings. Responsibilities vary but can include research, filing, database entry, letter/email writing, completing accounting and budgeting spreadsheets, creating materials for the press Board of Trustees, meeting participation, and other tasks as needed.

Ideal candidates for these positions will be organized and efficient, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and have experience with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

The University Press of Colorado, including the Utah State University Press imprint, publishes forty to forty-five new titles each year, with the goal of facilitating communication among scholars and providing the peoples of the state and region with a fair assessment of their histories, cultures, and resources.

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