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Editorial Internship

Employer
United Fray
Location
Washington, DC
Closing date
Sep 20, 2021
On Tap Magazine is offering a 2020 media internship from January through May to college seniors and young professionals interested in pursuing a career in journalism, publishing and/or communications. We are looking for interns who can spend a minimum of 20 hours a week in our office located in Northeast DC?s Brentwood neighborhood. You?ll work directly with On Tap?s editorial team to gain an understanding of the editorial process driving every issue ? from how compelling content is selected and articles are assigned to how the creative team operates during production ? and to gain hands-on experience for creating and promoting online content. On Tap is owned by DC Fray, which has a digital media arm called #FrayLife. On Tap editorial interns will be responsible for contributing to #FrayLife editorial content in addition to On Tap?s print and digital entities.Please include a resume, cover letter and writing samples in your application.On Tap responsibilities:Contribute to Stage + Screen, What?s On Tap, Music Picks + Drink, Dine, Do listing sectionsWrite a broad range of content including feature articles for both online + printResearch, brainstorm + pitch story ideas for both online + printCompile + organize editorial content for guides + insertsCoordinate the flow of events posted to online calendar + included in the magazineFact check, proofread + make minor edits to editorial content as neededSupport the editorial team with all aspects of the editorial process as neededComplete administrative tasks as needed#FrayLife responsibilities:Create + manage content for social media accountsWrite + edit content for #FrayLife blogs + emailsAssist with planning, outreach, research + reporting as neededRequirements:Strong experience in journalism, communications or another related fieldPublished clips or relevant writing samples (from the past year if possible)Available to work 20-plus hours per week (full-time, 40 hours is ideal)Passion + understanding for the digital media landscape, including various social media platformsExceptional written // verbal communication skills + attention to detailStrong work ethic, entrepreneurial hustle + desire to improve skillset21-plusCompensation:$200 monthly stipend (for full-time interns)College credit availableAbout Us:On Tap Magazine is a monthly lifestyle and entertainment publication highlighting what?s new around the DC area, with 20,000 copies distributed each month. We cover local and national music, performing and visual arts, food and drinks, sports and lifestyle (everything from local fashion to cool events around town). We have featured hundreds of award-winning musicians, comedians, professional athletes and other celebrities. Our website, , receives 65,000 unique visits per month. In addition to our print content, our website is home to about 30 feature articles posted a month, along with countless online galleries and a robust events calendar. Our parent company, DC Fray, is the largest active lifestyle community for young adults in DC. The company organizes social sports leagues, special events and covers the coolest things to do in DC on social media accounts and the #FrayLife blog.

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