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Internship Description: Please write a brief description of the internship. |
Description: This is an unpaid telecommuting position for the TheCelebrityCafe.com, the internet's longest running online entertainment magazine, now in it's 11th year. We are looking to hire more employees and are looking for a candidate to hire via the intern process. We offer interns the opportunity to work independently, while receiving guidance from our editors, on varied assignments. These may include conducting interviews, researching and writing articles, cd reviews, taking part in discussions on our message board, and other projects involved in our magazine. The intern would be able to help shape his or her own position with the TheCelebrityCafe.com, so that both our organization and s/he are able to reach our goals. As this is a virtual office, we all communicate via email, instant messenger and phone. The schedule is very flexible, and we can adjust your workload according to how much time you can commit. Qualifications We are looking in particular for someone interested in developing skills as a writer/editor, specifically of online content. Important qualifications include: solid writing ability -- writing samples will be requested (English major or minor a plus); excellent proofreading skills, and high communication skills; some knowledge of internet research via search engines will be very helpful; interest in entertainment; ability to work independently; knowledge of (or willingness to learn about) online communities, in particular message boards/forums; organization skills; and, hopefully, a sense of humor, curiosity and enthusiasm! How to Apply: First, please visit http://www.TheCelebrityCafe.com and read some of the articles on the front page; this may help you see whether our topics and format interest you. If so, send an email describing your background (school, hobbies, work) and your hopes for what this internship might provide. What are your career goals? Include the usual info about when you can start, whether you're comfortable working independently (with guidance from us, of course), and how much time you feel you can commit. Finally, please attach two or three writing samples. |