Internship Position: Editorial Intern
Internship description: The editorial intern will become an integral part of the RVANews staff, working with our team a minimum of 10 hours per week to brainstorm and develop content for our website. He/she is expected to submit 1-2 feature stories (600 to 800 words) per week, 2 major investigative pieces (including research, interviews, quotes, photographs, etc.) per semester, in addition to assisting with the daily and weekly development and implementation of our regular content.
The intern will be held to the standards of style, accuracy, fairness, and deadlines maintained by RVANews. He/she will be responsible for completing necessary research, making contacts, and establishing sources during the internship period, and will be expected to develop stories that are of interest to the community.
As this position includes regular updates to the RVANews Web site, an understanding of WordPress is preferred.
This position will be based out of our office located on the 1500 block of W. Main Street. Some local travel may be required for the completion of research and interviews. The intern must be able to provide his/her own transportation. [Note: RVANews is located just a few blocks from the Temple Building.]
The position is unpaid. However, it is eligible for class credit if approved by VCU. Hours are flexible but a minimum of 10 hours per week is required.
About RVANews: RVANews is a Richmond-based online magazine quickly becoming the city’s source for lifestyle, sports, entertainment, and community news. We provide a one-stop online resource where Richmonders can stay up-to-date on what’s going on in their hometown. The format of our site also encourages comments, establishing a strong user voice and a greater sense of community for our visitors.
To apply: Please e-mail a cover letter, two writing samples, and a list of 3 potential stories pertaining to the Richmond-area that you’d be interested in covering to [email protected] with “Editorial Intern” in the subject line.
Valerie Catrow
Editor, RVANews
[email protected]