International Editor (Internship)
About The Position
Modern Treatise is a digital publication providing in-depth reporting and commentary on international developments and domestic political affairs from across the political spectrum. Its platform serves readers interested in diverse perspectives. The International Editor is the ranking site division editor, working under the publisher’s direction. The role includes helping select and supervise contributors, assigning and developing articles, reviewing and approving content, checking citations and references, and supporting staff communications and production deadlines. The editor also contributes content as needed. This is a virtual, unpaid, 12-month internship that may be used for class credit or as an introductory professional experience. The official start date is ASAP. Applicants in Metro New York, San Francisco, Washington, DC, and Chicago are encouraged to apply, but location is not required.
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Expertise in AP Style writing.
- Effective judgment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of the diverse international social and political landscape.
- Ability to analyze and interpret international social and political events from diverse perspectives.
- Experience or ability to oversee development of intentional social and political news features covering international topics and presenting multiple perspectives.
- Excellent time-management skills and ability to complete tasks within established time frames.
- Expert knowledge of communication and mass media.
- Experience with or ability to learn new online content media platforms.
- Previous editorial or content management experience and/or experience managing or running a relevant site.
- Ability to manage eleven reporters.
Nice To Haves
- College graduate or graduate student studying journalism, English, or a related field.
- Prior writing, reporting, or editing experience with a school newspaper and/or other publications.
Responsibilities
- Acts as ranking site division editor under the direction of the publisher.
- Assists in selecting and supervising three site contributors.
- Assists in disseminating assignments aligned with the site's target demographic.
- Works with contributors to develop AP Style articles from original ideas through completion.
- Reviews and approves content.
- Cross-checks citations and examines references.
- Meets deadlines and production requirements.
- Assists in creating and disseminating staff-related information.
- Contributes regular content as needed.
Benefits
- The internship may be used for class credit.
- Opportunity to gain writing experience.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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