Editorial Assistant, Portland Magazine

University of Portland Portal • Portland, OR

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About The Position

Portland magazine, University of Portland’s award-winning alumni magazine, is looking to hire an editorial assistant for the Fall 2026 semester. This position is an opportunity for those interested in gaining valuable skills in the fields of narrative journalism, storytelling, and magazine editing. The editorial intern will get an inside look at the creation of Portland magazine’s content (both print and online). The person in this position will have the opportunity to hone researching, reporting, interviewing, writing, and editing skills. The intern will also find opportunities to grow in an understanding of voice, narrative structure and craft, audience(s), and multi-channel story deployment strategy.

Requirements

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofing skills
• A demonstrated curiosity about UP and an interest in covering a variety of stories
• Detail oriented, organized, and deadline focused, with an ability to work independently on assigned stories
• Must be comfortable interviewing people in many different situations
• Must have an openness to collaboration and feedback
• Submit a portfolio consisting of three writing samples: news, profile, feature writing, or something you’ve written for a class.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in pursuing a career in the fields of journalism, storytelling or magazine editing

Responsibilities

• Hone researching, reporting, interviewing, writing, and editing skills.
• Develop an understanding of voice, narrative structure and craft, audience(s), and multi-channel story deployment strategy.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed