Editorial Intern, Audubon Magazine

National Audubon Society

3d • $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

Audubon magazine, the organization’s editorially independent publication, uses explanatory and advocacy journalism, as well as stunning original photography, to inform its readers about the natural world, inspire them to care passionately about that world, and motivate them to take action on its behalf. Audubon’s editorial intern contributes meaningfully to that effort via both the print publication and website. Ideal candidates will have strong writing and communication skills as well as an interest in covering topics ranging from science and conservation news to climate change and environmental justice. A basic level of comfort with science is a must, but the heart of this seasonal internship is reporting, pitching, researching, and writing. Strong candidates will have experience with those journalistic practices. At the end of the experience, the intern should walk away with solid clips as well as an in-depth understanding of what it’s like to work as an editor at a major publication. To apply, please upload a one-page cover letter, one-page resume, and links to three to five writing clips. Links can be included on the one-page cover letter. Please upload PDFs. The National Audubon Society is dedicated to building sustainable partnerships with a broad variety of communities and encouraging applications from individuals who are new to or have been excluded from environmental and conservation work.

Requirements

• Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
• College-level courses in journalism, or science with an emphasis on journalism.
• Ability to report and write stories for science-based publications.
• An avid interest in science, wildlife, and environmental issues, including how they affect birds and people.

Nice To Haves

• Experience honing story ideas and promoting content through social media.
• Experience with multimedia and content management systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and write articles for online and print platforms, working on both short- and long-range deadlines with multiple staff editors.
• Assist with research, story development, and fact checking.
• Attend and participate in weekly editorial meetings.
• Collaborate with the art department to see stories through layout and production.
• Other duties as needed and assigned.

Benefits

• Interns will gain experience and knowledge in the following:
• An in-depth understanding of what it’s like to work as an editor at a major publication.
• Developing familiarity with reporting, pitching, researching, and writing.
• A window into how a major conservation organization operates.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees