Advisory Board Member Intern/Volunteer

Summary

The Aparecio Foundation is associated with Hasana, Inc., an accessible luxury brand focused on high-end fashion. They are seeking an Advisory Board Member Intern to contribute to Felix Magazine, involving article writing, editorial direction, and content development.

Responsibilities

• Help shape Felix Magazine by contributing to each issue
• Advise the Editor (who is Chair of the Advisory Board) on the editorial direction of the magazine
• Develop themes and topics for articles
• Suggest content for each publication
• Can write articles or assist the Editor to compile articles for publication from other sources
• Help with the story budget at least two issues in advance
• Critique each issue after completion

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism, English or related field required; preferably in an agricultural-related area with magazine or newspaper writing experience
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with ability to multi-task
• Creative, visually oriented person with strong grammar, writing and photography skills
• Familiarity with publication layout and production procedures
• Strong interviewing skills, as well as verbal and written expression skills
• Prefer minimum of three years of publication experience in areas of writing, editing, proofreading, layout, rewriting, and production; farm background or experience a plus
• Experience in digital applications preferred including HTML, Pisces and SEO
• Good background and knowledge in digital communications with exposure to digital and social networking technologies. (Facebook, Twitter, web videos, SEO, blogging, You Tube, etc.)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism, English or related field required; preferably in an agricultural-related area with magazine or newspaper writing experience
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with ability to multi-task
• Creative, visually oriented person with strong grammar, writing and photography skills
• Familiarity with publication layout and production procedures
• Strong interviewing skills, as well as verbal and written expression skills

Nice to Haves

• Prefer minimum of three years of publication experience in areas of writing, editing, proofreading, layout, rewriting, and production; farm background or experience a plus
• Experience in digital applications preferred including HTML, Pisces and SEO
• Good background and knowledge in digital communications with exposure to digital and social networking technologies. (Facebook, Twitter, web videos, SEO, blogging, You Tube, etc.)

Benefits

• Take advantage of on the job training, mentorship and exposure to all aspects of the fashion industry.
• On-site workplace: workplace_type: on_site