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Fortune

Features & Enterprise Editor

New York, NY · On-site

... magazine-quality execution. * Understands what makes Fortune distinctive: authoritative, agenda-setting journalism that speaks to business leaders and innovators worldwide. * Preference for those ...

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What are some common challenges magazine journalists face when working on feature stories?

Magazine journalists often encounter challenges such as tight deadlines, finding credible sources, and balancing editorial guidelines with creative storytelling. Coordinating interviews and securing access to key subjects can require persistence and flexibility. Additionally, adapting to changing topics or editorial direction while maintaining accuracy and engaging content is a frequent part of the role. Collaboration with editors, photographers, and designers is essential to ensure the finished piece meets both journalistic and visual standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Magazine Journalist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Magazine Journalist, you need strong writing, research, and storytelling abilities, often supported by a degree in journalism, communications, or English. Familiarity with digital publishing platforms, content management systems (CMS), and multimedia tools such as Adobe Creative Suite is typically required. Excellent interpersonal skills, creativity, and adaptability help journalists build sources, pitch compelling stories, and respond to editorial feedback. These skills are crucial for producing engaging content that attracts and retains readers in a competitive media landscape.

What is magazine journalism?

Magazine journalism involves researching, writing, and editing articles specifically for magazines, both print and digital. Magazine journalists often write in-depth features, profiles, and investigative pieces on topics such as culture, fashion, politics, and lifestyle. Their work typically allows for more creative storytelling and longer formats than daily news reporting. In addition to writing, magazine journalists may contribute to the publication's layout, design, and overall editorial direction.

What is the difference between Magazine Journalism vs Newspaper Journalism?

AspectMagazine JournalismNewspaper Journalism
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in journalism, communications, or related fieldsTypically requires a degree in journalism, communications, or related fields
Work EnvironmentCreative, feature-oriented, often in a relaxed settingFast-paced, deadline-driven, in newsroom settings
Industry UsageUsed in publishing magazines, lifestyle, and special interest publicationsUsed in daily or weekly newspapers for news reporting

Magazine journalism focuses on in-depth features, storytelling, and a creative approach, often in a relaxed environment. Newspaper journalism emphasizes timely news reporting, quick turnaround, and a fast-paced setting. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in work style and publication type.

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Writers & Journalists Intern/Volunteer

Writers & Journalists Intern/Volunteer

Hasana, Inc.

Chicago, IL

Part-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

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.

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

The Journalist position will be responsible for the strategic development of all written documents for release to the public including "Felix Magazine," our quarterly magazine, as well as within the organization. The Journalist is expected to monitor and cover multiple topics of interest associated with the organization including politics, culture, local and national events, lifestyle and human interest stories. Overall, the Journalist is to focus on the enhancement of organizational reputation to external audiences through engaging topics and superior standards of written communication.

Description of Duties / 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.

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 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 
Additional Information

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

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