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Volunteer/Intern:Editor of "Entertainment" Content in Felix

Volunteer/Intern:Editor of "Entertainment" Content in Felix

Luxe Media, LLC

Chicago, IL • On-site

Other

Posted 26 days ago

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Company Description

Felix is a luxury lifestyle magazine currently serving Chicago, Los Angeles and New York. The pages of this glossy publication cover the latest trends in fashion, fine dining, nightlife, arts and culture. Featuring ultra luxe fashion profiles, restaurants, and the season's must-have accessories from the world's top writers and stylists.

We are looking for talented, motivated individuals who can join us at our preferred locations in :

Chicago, Los Angeles and New York, Miami, Washington DC and support us virtually.

Luxe Media, LLC and Felix Magazine are the marketing names of The Aparecio Foundation, NFP ("TAF"). Luxe Media, LLC. is committed to developing a fun and productive work culture that is conducive to positive results!
We offer a uniquely open environment that demands initiative and imagination from every single team member that are heard, tested, and genuinely empowered to lead by example and create lasting impacts on our organization, its programs, and the community.  This is an unpaid internship/volunteer opportunity.

Job Description

Copy edit and fact check all entertainment content for Felix and FelixMag.co, including editorial features, blog posts, slideshows, headlines/display copy, multimedia, and marketing copy

Query appropriate writers and editors to resolve any issues with copy

Work closely with editorial, design, photo, and production departments to ensure the quality and timeliness of the site's multiple daily publishes, including keeping track of the status and flow of all copy, and, as the last editorial eye, reviewing and signing off on all entertainment content before it is published

Maintain and periodically update all entertainment-related Felix and FelixMag.co copy editing resources and guides to make sure they are accurate and reflect any editorial changes

Qualifications

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

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

Conscientious, detail-oriented, and efficient, impeccable understanding of grammar and good writing

Knowledgeable of food, beverage, and hospitality industries with an interest in quality consumption 

Strong copy editing and research/fact checking experience in very fast-paced digital environment

Proficient in Chicago Mannual of Style, MS Word, InCopy/InDesgin, MAC/PC platforms

Experience with HTML and content management systems

Fast, accurate and the ability to prioritize

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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