Editorial Intern

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Editorial Intern copyediting, fact-checking, and transcribing journalism for The New Republic. Supporting editors with freelancer paperwork, editorial calendars, and breaking-news writing.

Responsibilities:

  • Report to the executive editor
  • Copyedit web pieces and/or newsletters daily alongside the chief copy editor
  • Fact-check web pieces of various lengths intermittently with web editors
  • Handle RightSignature paperwork for freelancers
  • Maintain the editorial calendar in Asana
  • Write for TNR’s breaking news feed as time and ability allow

Requirements:

  • Ability to work full-time during regular business hours; students or those working part-time during the day should not apply
  • Follows the news
  • Obsessive attention to language and facts
  • Well-organized
  • Pays close attention to detail
  • Journalism experience, educationally or professionally, preferred
  • Résumé and tailored cover letter required
  • Writing clips requested if available
  • Finalists must complete a copy-editing test

Benefits:

  • Training will be provided
  • Full-time position during regular business hours