Editorial Intern

Have you ever wanted to explore magazine writing and editing? Get started with an editorial internship at a vibrant publishing group. Here at Local, we publish eight community lifestyle magazines based in the Twin Cities, including Edina Magazine, Lake Minnetonka Magazine, Woodbury Magazine and more.

Responsibilities

• Work remotely 12 to 15 hours per week (must be based near Minneapolis/St.Paul).
• Write brief front-of-book and back-of-book stories (and see your byline published!), with the opportunity to write longer features and profiles as your internship goes on.
• Fact-check several stories each month.
• Write monthly local and area calendar entries.
• Receive and incorporate feedback on your writing assignments and fact-checks.
• Attend occasional art or editorial meetings (as logistics line up).
• Attend occasional photoshoots (as logistics line up).

Requirements

• Basic journalism knowledge, including style, tone and format of articles, and best practices for interviewing and fact-checking.
• A good comfort level with making phone calls, speaking on the phone, and following up with sources for fact-checks and interviews.
• Familiarity with AP style.
• The ability to manage your time and tasks: working on multiple assignments at a time, prioritizing your tasks, and juggling different types of assignments at once.
• The ability to work independently and ask questions when you need help.
• A commitment to meeting all deadlines.
• The ability to write clear and engaging stories.

Timeline: Fall applications are due August 16.