Summer Online Editorial / Journalism Internship at AlterNet

contact DANIELA PERDOMO

Location: San Francisco

The Opportunity:

AlterNet.org, one
of the largest progressive political and cultural web-magazines and
online communities, seeks an editorial intern who is a well-organized,
energetic team player with a commitment to and interest in progressive
issues. We are looking for a talented and creative
undergraduate/graduate student (or recent graduate) to help our
editorial team run and produce the best progressive content out there.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to learn,
grow, develop professionally and position themselves for a fulfilling
career. Interning with AlterNet is a great way to gain real world
experience that could lead to a career in journalism, issue advocacy,
public policy, public relations or many other avenues. We are looking
for either a part-time or full-time intern to work with us through the
summer months.

This is a paid/stipended internship opportunity. We are looking for someone who can work part-time to full-time, depending on availability. The internship would start as soon as possible and end in August/September.


What You’ll Do:

• Compose original content (blogs and feature
articles) for use on AlterNet’s web-site
• Expect to be assigned
articles as well as be responsible for pitching editors your own ideas
•
Contribute to our social media efforts

• Input content into our content management system
• Monitor online
activity and buzz surround blog posts/articles and assist in comment
moderation
• Conduct online research, including media tracking
•
Assist with assorted editorial tasks


What You’ll Have:

• Background in journalism, political
advocacy, and/or related fields or activities
• Knowledge of
contemporary political debates and issues, particularly those of
interest to progressives

• Basic knowledge of HTML
• Excellent written communication skills
•
Creativity and attention to detail
• Self-motivation and an ability
to work well with others
• Experience content management systems a
plus

• We would prefer people with prior editorial and/or political
internship or work experience

Who We Are:

AlterNet is an
award-winning news magazine and online community that creates original
journalism and amplifies the best of hundreds of other independent media
sources. AlterNet’s aim is to inspire action and advocacy on the
environment, human rights and civil liberties, social justice, media,
health care issues, and more. Since its inception in 1998, AlterNet has
grown dramatically, reaching 1.5 million unique readers each month,
keeping pace with the public demand for independent news. We provide
free online content to millions of readers, serving as a reliable
filter, keeping our vast audience well-informed and engaged, helping
them to navigate a culture of information overload and providing an
alternative to the commercial media onslaught. Our aim is to stimulate,
inform, and instigate.

How to Apply:

Send a resume, cover letter, and clips to Daniela Perdomo, daniela@alternet.org. No calls, please.