The Daily Beast delivers award-winning original reporting and sharp opinions from big personalities in the arenas of politics, pop culture, world news, and more.
They are seeking talented, motivated, and dependable reporting interns to join their New York newsroom full time this spring as part of the Cheat Sheet/breaking news team. The internship is an exciting opportunity for emerging journalists to learn how a newsroom works while gaining hands-on experience. As a full-time/paid internship, this position is ideally best for upperclassmen, alumni or students taking a gap year.
Duties will include writing and posting Cheat Sheet and express news articles, writing snappy article and SEO headlines, fixing style/grammatical errors, and making any changes requested by the editorial or production staff. Ideal candidates are flexible and quick writers with a strong sense of news judgment and ability to take initiative.
Qualifications
* Experience writing breaking news from a previous internship or campus publication
* A voracious news diet and appetite for current affairs, pop culture, and internet trends
* Prior knowledge of web publishing and using a content management system
* Comfort meeting daily deadlines
This remote, paid internship will run from the first week in March through the end of May and is generally Monday-Friday, but some nights and weekends may be required. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter that includes links to 4-6 portfolio pieces through the Greenhouse portal. The deadline is February 12, 2021.
Additional information (from The Daily Beast)
“We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.”
Apply here: https://boards.greenhouse.io/thedailybeast31/jobs/4688834002