Writing Fellow, Groundswell

Writing Fellow

Posted on: January 30, 2015
Application deadline: February 28, 2015
Posted by: Groundswell

ABOUT YOU

• You emphatically love writing
• You're eager to be part of a dynamic team of writers, editors, and content marketers
• You want to write and publish articles that people actually read
• You think ideas and content can change behavior; you want to use storytelling to help change the world in a positive way

ABOUT US

We are a fast-growing non-profit social enterprise that organizes and leverages consumer power to change the world. Our work has already helped thousands of families and hundreds of organizations (churches, schools, nonprofits) switch from dirty to clean energy, and we're just getting started.

We call our model Civic Consumption, and for the last five years, we've been proving its power through Groundswell's innovative work in the clean energy sector: increasing accessibility for all people, building community resilience, and growing the marketplace for renewable energy from the ground up. In 2014, we crossed the $15 million mark in community-driven renewable power projects.

Our work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Fast Company, Forbes, and ABC World News, among others. To learn more visit www.groundswell.org.

ABOUT THE JOB

Groundswell is looking for an independent, dedicated, and talented writing fellow to create and develop content for our web-based magazine. Groundswell is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving our community, and our magazine is our newest effort to promote positive change in the world. It's our goal to help people and communities use their everyday purchasing decisions to drive these changes. Featured in Fast Company and Forbes, we use an innovative new model for social impact called Civic Consumption. Civic Consumption brings people together to increase access and lower prices on the goods and services they need most, while rewarding businesses with a positive social or environmental impact.

Much of Groundswell's day-to-day operation revolves around our wind energy program, and in the magazine, we're working to extend the idea of conscious consuming into all aspects of life. As a writing fellow, you would be responsible for writing unique content (articles, infographics, video responses) that would go directly to the magazine's front-page. Your articles would be read by thousands of people each day, offering you exposure and practice in front of an active, engaged audience. You'd work closely with the Communications team, and you'd receive one-on-one guidance from staff as you develop your voice and online presence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and write 1-2 news or features articles per week. All articles will connect in to everyday purchasing power, and will be individually actionable. These articles would focus on topics such as: corporate social responsibility, feminism, workers' rights, racism, politics, the environment, sustainable living, public health, body image, family, income inequality, culture and trends, or technology
• Serve as an ambassador to Groundswell's brand
• Participate in weekly editorial brainstorming sessions, and have a firsthand role in developing new content avenues, partnerships, and programs

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• The ability to commit to writing 1-2 articles per week for 4 months
• Attendance (in person or virtually via Google Hangouts) at our weekly editorial brainstorming meetings (Mondays, from 2:30-3:30PM in our D.C. offices)
• Strong writing, proofreading, and editing abilities
• At least six months of experience writing in a non-academic setting (blogs, social media, on a professional or personal basis)
• A working knowledge of Google Docs, Google Analytics, Facebook, Twitter, and Wordpress
• Fantastic organizational and interpersonal skills
• An interest in social justice, activism, and shaping consumer culture required; academic, personal, or professional experience in these fields preferred

Location: Washington, D.C. or telecommuting

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit cover letter and resume to Kelsey Ryan at kelsey.ryan@groundswell.org, along with two writing samples (no more than 1000 words each, please).

Winter Editorial Internship, Women's eNews, New York, NY

Winter Editorial Internship

Posted on: January 6, 2015
Posted by: Women's eNews

Our editoral interns are Women's eNews cub reporters, working in our office in downtown Manhattan, thrown in the thick of covering news in the media capital of the world. Editorial interns are responsible for reporting, writing and posting news updates throughout the day and compiling the weekly Cheers and Jeers. We also ask our interns to assist in some organizational tasks--fact-checking, mass mailings and photocopying, for example--but most interns have at least four stories published during their stint with Women's eNews.

Interns work closely with Women's eNews editors and benefit from one-to-one coaching on news writing and careful editing. The final product, a Women's eNews feature, is distributed to every major media outlet in the U.S. and to readers in more than 90 nations.

The internship is from January through April, full time or part time. It is unpaid, but college credit can be provided.

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong news writing skills, knowledge of AP stylebook, at least three years of college, interest in current events, familiarity with women's issues.

HOW TO APPLY

Send a cover letter, resume and writing samples to: juhie@womensenews.org. Write "Internship" in the subject line.

Editorial Intern, Dissent Magazine, New York, NY

Editorial Intern

Posted on: November 3, 2014
Application deadline: November 30, 2014
Start date: January 5, 2015
Posted by: Dissent Magazine

Dissent is a quarterly magazine of politics and culture.

We are currently accepting interns for the spring 2015. The internship is paid $2,000 per semester, and we expect a commitment of 16 hours/week. Editorial interns at Dissent work closely with the staff and assist with the entire range of magazine work — copyediting, researching, formatting articles, fundraising, producing events, participating in editorial meetings, and so on.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email intern@dissentmagazine.org with a cover letter explaining why you would like to work at the magazine and why you would be a good fit, a résumé, and a one-page response to a Dissent article (online or in print) of your choice.

Editorial Internship, Women's eNews, New York, NY

Editorial Internship

Posted on: August 7, 2014
Posted by: Women's eNews

Our editoral interns are Women's eNews cub reporters, working in our office in downtown Manhattan, thrown in the thick of covering news in the media capital of the world. Editorial interns are responsible for reporting, writing and posting news updates throughout the day and compiling the weekly Cheers and Jeers. We also ask our interns to assist in some organizational tasks -- fact-checking, mass mailings and photocopying, for example -- but most interns have at least four stories published during their stint with Women's eNews.

Interns work closely with Women's eNews editors and benefit from one-to-one coaching on news writing and careful editing. The final product, a Women's eNews feature, is distributed to every major media outlet in the U.S. and to readers in more than 90 nations.

The internship is from September (or late August) through December, full time or part time. It is unpaid, but college credit can be provided.

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong news writing skills, knowledge of AP stylebook, at least three years of college, interest in current events, familiarity with women's issues.

HOW TO APPLY

Send cover letter, resume and writing samples to: juhie@womensenews.org. 

Write "Internship" in the subject line.

Editorial Assistant, American Association of University Women, Washington, DC

Editorial Assistant 

Posted on: August 1, 2014
Posted by: American Association of University Women (Headquarters)
Application deadline: August 15, 2014 
Start date: September 29, 2014 
Job location: Washington, DC 
Employment type: Full-time

Who is AAUW? 

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) empowers women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. Our nonpartisan, nonprofit organization has more than 165,000 members and supporters across the United States, as well as 1,000 local branches and 800 college and university partners. Since AAUW's founding in 1881, our members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day — educational, social, economic, and political.

Our Art, Editorial, and Media Department oversees everything that AAUW produces, from program collateral and website updates to membership brochures and development appeals. Our staff is committed to our mission and to creating high-quality materials that portray the organization as the vibrant force it is.

Job Summary 

AAUW is hiring a talented editorial assistant to join our busy Art, Editorial, and Media Department. You'll be in charge of making sure the trains run on time. We create hundreds of materials a year, and we need your organizational prowess and gentle nagging to keep everyone on track. You'll also have the opportunity to build your editorial skills and take on some projects of your own.

Essential Duties 

As our editorial assistant, you will complement our existing departmental staff by maintaining our project management system as well as managing your own editorial projects, from press releases to blog posts to membership brochures. You'll work on everything from traditional publications projects such as newsletters, e-mails, and flyers, as well as some less-traditional items such as web graphics and social media campaigns.

Qualifications 

• 4-year degree in English, journalism, or communications
• Effective and extensive organizational skills. You love systems, but you also know exactly when to stop planning and start working.
• A genuine interest in the English language and an ability to develop a sophisticated understanding of grammar, style, and usage
• A working knowledge of AP and Chicago style with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to house style
• Excellent writing ability
• Comfort managing sideways and up. You'll have to hold people at all levels of the organization to deadlines, and you should feel confident doing so. 

Who We Are Looking For 

We're looking for someone who loves to learn and to take initiative, who has big ideas, but who can also craft a plan and do the work to make those ideas happen.

We are committed to hiring the best editorial assistant in the area for this job, but we also want someone who is devoted to our mission. It's a demanding and fast-moving job, and you'll enjoy it more if you care about the cause.

How to Apply

Send your resume, cover letter, and the two pieces of writing you're most proud of to AAUW Human Resources at aauwjobs@aauw.org. Please indicate the position title in the subject line.

Communications Intern, Women's Media Center, Washington, DC

Communications Intern

Posted on: March 14, 2013
Posted by: Women's Media Center

DESCRIPTION

The Women's Media Center's Washington DC office is currently recruiting Communications interns. Interns work extensively on conducting media monitoring and media research for our Name It. Change It. project, as well as on various other projects. This is an excellent internship for candidates interested in exploring a career in communications or journalism.

The Intern's responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Tracking and reviewing media coverage of women candidates for Name It. Change It.
• Contributing to the Name It. Change It. blog
• Tracking media coverage of the Women's Media Center
• Drafting press releases, statements, and talking points
• Compiling media contact lists
• Researching media requests and assisting communication staff as needed

The ideal candidate is media-savvy with a solid understanding of journalism, media advocacy, and/or feminism or gender studies. Good writers wanted! Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, have good organizational skills, and pay excellent attention to detail.
Experience or interest in journalism or a career in communications a plus. Familiarity with reproductive rights issues is encouraged.
This internship is located in Washington, DC, in a Metro-accessible location close to Farragut North/West. A commitment of a minimum of two days a week is required.
This internship is unpaid, though WMC will support those applicants who are seeking academic credit through their home institution.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter, resume, and a link to 1-2 writing samples (blog or web-style writing encouraged!) to Nameitchangeit@gmail.com with "Communications Intern" in subject line. In your cover letter, please explain your background, why you are interested in this position, and where you heard about it.