Writers & Journalists Intern/Volunteer at The Aparecio… · Chicago

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.