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An interest in political science is desirable. Communications Responsibilities include informing ... Interns will develop their skills for writing in a journalistic style. Interns will also learn how ...

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International Editor (Internship)

A.N. Publishing

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Internship

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Are you a fan of or have you read Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, Global Policy, International Affairs, and Semafor? Well, take the present-day concepts for those magazines and put the focus on educated millennials and Gen Z.

Modern Treatise provides in-depth reporting and commentary covering international developments and domestic political affairs from across the wide political spectrum. Modern Treatise digital platform also serves as a hub for the intellectual reader who values and engages with diverse perspectives.

Job Description

Note: Before reading further, this is a virtual, unpaid internship role that can also be used for class credit or as a first tier experience (12 months).

Responsibilities:

  • Acts as ranking site division editor under the direction of the publisher.

  • Assists in selecting and supervising three site contributors.

  • Assists in disseminating assignments that are congruent with the site's target demographic.

  • Works with contributors to develop AP Style articles from original ideas to completed articles.

  • Reviewing, and approving content.

  • Cross-check all citations and examine all the references.

  • Conforms to deadlines and production requirements.

  • Assists in creating and disseminating all staff-related information.

  • Contributes regular content as needed.

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Excellent verbal as well as written communication skills.

  • Expert at AP Style writing format. 

  • Effective judgment and decision-making skills.

  • The candidate has excellent knowledge and understanding of the diverse international social and political landscape.

  • The successful candidate has proven that they can analyze and interpret international social and political events from diverse perspectives.

  • Experience/ability to oversee the development of intentional social and political news features covering international topics and presenting multiple perspectives on an issue.

  • Expert in managing time and completing the given task within the decided time frame.

  • Expert knowledge of communication and mass media.

  • Experience and ability to learn new online content media platforms.

  • Previous editorial or content management experience and/or having managed/run a relevant site of your own.

  • Ability to manage eleven reporters.

Preferably applicants should be college graduates or graduate students studying journalism or English (or a related field) and have prior writing/reporting/editing experience with your school newspaper and/or other publications.

Duration: 12-months.
 

This is a virtual and unpaid internship. Yet, you will gain valuable writing experience. 

Official Start Date: ASAP

Note: Metro New York, San Francisco, Washington DC, and Chicago residents are strongly encouraged to apply, but location is not required.

Additional Information

To learn more about Modern Treatise view the media kit (http://anpublishing.com/moderntreatise) and to apply visit the page (https://www.anpublishing.com/mt-senior-international-editor) and forward a cover letter, resume stating experience, and three published clips.

A. N. Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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