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Editorial Intern

EditorEditorInternshipRemoteEntry LevelTeam 1-10Since 2020H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

18 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Entry Level

Bachelor DegreeEnglish

Job Description

Editorial Intern

dot.LA

• Assist the dot.LA team with daily updates on Los Angeles’ tech and startup world • Help reporters keep a close eye on developments on their beats and on SEC filings for new companies and corporate fundraising • Work closely with the audience team to engage and inform our readers • Brainstorm and develop editorial content in support of dot.LA stories, series, podcasts and events

Job Requirements

  • Pursuing journalism as a career
  • Experience writing quick, clean, and accurate copy
  • A strong understanding of dot.LA's editorial voice
  • An interest in Los Angeles, technology, and startups
  • Experience writing news copy for the web
  • An understanding of best practices for social media and audience engagement for journalistic outlets
  • Willingness to accept direction and participate fully in a collaborative and creative work environment

Benefits

  • Opportunities to report and write stories for the site
  • Stipend commensurate with applicants’ experience

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