Editorial Internship

Location: Remote (must be located within the continental U.S.) Duration: Temporary (Internship) - 4 months Compensation: $375 learning stipend issued monthly (total of $1500) via EBT or Paypal To Apply: (1) Email your resume and portfolio to [email protected]. Subject line should be "Editorial Internship". (2) Fill out this short questionnaire: https://forms.gle/GBZpYAz97LJ56Tmw6 YourTango is seeking a creative and driven Editorial Intern to work closely with our dynamic editorial team. This internship provides hands-on experience in the digital publishing industry, where interns gain the opportunity to pitch, write, and edit content for publication while building a professional portfolio. This role is perfect for aspiring journalists, creative writers, and digital publishing enthusiasts looking to sharpen their skills in a supportive, remote work environment. Responsibilities: • Pitch article ideas daily and participate in editorial pitch meetings. • Write a minimum of 8 articles per week. • Edit article submissions from other writers. • Build and publish articles in YourTango's content management system (training provided). • Source and edit images, memes, and graphics for articles. • Apply SEO techniques to articles (training provided). • Assist editors with editorial content from partner sites and other projects. Ideal Candidate: • Has strong writing and editing skills, with a creative flair. • Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can meet strict deadlines. • Excellent organizational and communication skills via Slack and email. • Able to work collaboratively and take constructive feedback. • Passionate about digital publishing and online media. Requirements: • Access to a reliable computer and internet connection. • Availability to work a set schedule (20 hours/week) during weekdays and business hours. • Ability to communicate in real-time during shifts via Slack, email, and calls. What You'll Learn & Gain: • Real-world experience working in digital publishing and online journalism at a major media platform. • The opportunity to build a robust portfolio of bylined articles published for a wide online audience. • Hands-on training in SEO best practices, content management systems (CMS), and other essential digital publishing tools. • Practical experience in pitching, researching, and editing articles within a professional editorial workflow. • One-on-one mentorship and feedback from experienced editors and media professionals. • Opportunities to network and build relationships within a dynamic editorial team. Supervision & Feedback: • Interns receive regular feedback and guidance through weekly/monthly check-ins with their supervisor and relevant team members. • Supervisors are experienced professionals with educational backgrounds and expertise in their respective fields. • If required by the intern's school, supervisors can complete mid-semester or end-of-semester evaluations. (Evaluation requests must be made at the start of the internship.) • Interns work closely with experienced team members to develop, pitch, and publish work that may be included in their professional portfolio. • Interns also have opportunities to network and collaborate with team members across multiple departments during their time with YourTango. Eligibility & Compensation: • Must reside in the continental U.S. during the internship. • This internship provides a monthly learning stipend of $375 to support the intern’s educational experience. The stipend is not an hourly wage or salary and is not tied to the number of hours worked. • At the end of each completed month, interns submit a brief invoice confirming their participation during that period. Once received and approved, the stipend is issued via electronic bank transfer or PayPal. • This internship is structured as a learning-focused opportunity and follows the guidelines established under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the standards set by the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division. • Interns may receive college credit for their internship. How to Apply: • Email your resume and portfolio to [email protected] with the subject line: "Editorial Internship" • Complete this short questionnaire: https://forms.gle/GBZpYAz97LJ56Tmw6. Step into the future of digital publishing with YourTango!