Children’s Magazine Writing and Editing INTERN

Focus on the Family • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

Focus on the Family’s Children’s Magazine Writing and Editing Intern will contribute to the editorial process for the October, November, and December issues of Clubhouse, for children ages 8–12, and Clubhouse Jr., for children ages 3–7. These magazines publish life-changing stories in age-appropriate formats and language and reach more than 140,000 children worldwide each month. The intern will gain practical experience writing and editing for a specific audience and publication style, with the opportunity to receive bylined magazine credits. The internship also offers experience in editorial collaboration and professional communication. It is an unpaid summer internship with a $3,500 honorarium. Lunch is provided on workdays, and housing is provided for out-of-town students only. Interns are responsible for transportation, which may be a condition of acceptance. Applicants must be upperclassmen college students. Candidates are expected to support Focus on the Family’s Christian ministry and conduct expectations.

Requirements

• Be pursuing a degree in Journalism, English, or a similar field.
• Have strong writing, editing, research, and organizational skills.
• Be able to interact professionally with coworkers.
• Have a desire to learn and grow as a writer and editor.
• Provide three writing samples.
• Be an upperclassman college student applying for a summer internship.
• Meet the organization’s Christian faith and conduct expectations, including supporting its ministry, adhering to its Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith, and demonstrating behaviors aligned with its core values.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AP style.
• Experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Learn the style of the publications.
• Write original stories.
• Edit assigned stories.
• Prepare magazine columns using reader-generated content.
• Read and evaluate freelance submissions.
• Attend team meetings, including art plans, submission meetings, and devotional times.
• Complete editorial spreadsheets and other administrative work.

Benefits

• $3,500 honorarium
• Lunch provided during workdays
• Housing provided for out-of-town students only

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed