Writers & Journalists Intern/Volunteer

Summary

Hasana, Inc. is associated with Felix, a luxury lifestyle magazine that covers trends in fashion, fine dining, and culture. They are seeking a Journalist intern to develop written content for their magazine and other organizational communications, focusing on enhancing the organization's reputation through engaging storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Report and write stories for publication or broadcast describing background and detail of events adhering to professional writing standards
• Review and evaluate copy for proper use of grammar, punctuation, etc
• Build contacts to maintain a constant continuum of relevant facts
• Interview individuals to gain additional insight and record information
• Investigate media releases and/or stories related to the organization’s interests
• Attend conferences and ask questions when needed
• Work with other departments to determine relevant material
• Determine the appropriate emphasis, length, and format and organize material to complete assignments by deadline
• Upload copy to organizations’ website

Skills

• A passion for women's economic opportunities
• Must be a full or part-time student and working toward a degree
• Must be eligible to receive school credit and commit to 2-3 days a week for 3 months or a college graduate with 1+ years experience in field of Journalism
• Excellent command of the English language
• Proven ability to work to stringent deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team or autonomously
• Ability to work in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment with competing deadlines and priorities
• Integrity, honesty, openness and a willingness to operate as a team player
• Must have solid understanding of interview skills
• Must consistently exhibit sharp design skills
• Must be highly experienced in editing & copy writing

Qualifications

Must Haves

• A passion for women's economic opportunities
• Must be a full or part-time student and working toward a degree
• Must be eligible to receive school credit and commit to 2-3 days a week for 3 months or a college graduate with 1+ years experience in field of Journalism
• Excellent command of the English language
• Proven ability to work to stringent deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team or autonomously
• Ability to work in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment with competing deadlines and priorities
• Integrity, honesty, openness and a willingness to operate as a team player
• Must have solid understanding of interview skills
• Must consistently exhibit sharp design skills
• Must be highly experienced in editing & copy writing