Editorial Intern (Remote)

dot.LA; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend based on experience

Valuable experience in news writing

Job summary

A growing digital news outlet in Los Angeles is seeking an editorial intern to assist with daily updates on the technology and startup scene. This role involves supporting reporters, engaging readers through social media, and developing content for various platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the outlet's editorial voice and a keen interest in local news. This internship requires a commitment of 10-20 hours per week, working remotely.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a career in journalism.
• Experience writing quick, clean and accurate copy.
• Interest in Los Angeles, technology, and startups.
• Willingness to accept direction and participate fully in a collaborative and creative work environment, while also working independently and proactively on multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily updates on the tech and startup scene.
• Support reporters in tracking developments and fundraising.
• Collaborate with audience team to engage readers.
• Develop editorial content for stories and podcasts.

Skills

Understanding of editorial voice

Experience writing news copy

Best practices for social media

Collaboration and creativity

Job description

About the job

The ideal candidate for dot.LA’s editorial internship should be pursuing journalism as a career and have experience writing quick, clean and accurate copy. We're a small office at the beginning of our journey, so this role will influence how we approach daily news and directly support the editorial vision for the site’s growth.

The Editorial Intern will work closely with our Managing Editor to gain valuable experience in news writing and digital storytelling, as well as an opportunity to be at the helm of a growing local digital news outlet.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the dot.LA team with daily updates on Los Angeles’ tech and startup world.
• Help reporters keep a close eye on developments on their beats and on SEC filings for new companies and corporate fundraising.
• Work closely with the audience team to engage and inform our readers.
• Brainstorm and develop editorial content in support of dot.LA stories, series, podcasts and events.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• A strong understanding of dot.LA's editorial voice and an interest in Los Angeles, technology and startups.
• Experience writing news copy for the web.
• An understanding of best practices for social media and audience engagement for journalistic outlets.
• Willingness to accept direction and participate fully in a collaborative and creative work environment, while also working independently and proactively on multiple assignments.

INTERNSHIP DETAILS

We’re looking for a commitment of 10-20 hours per week, working remotely for the time being. There will be opportunities to report and write stories for the site and a stipend commensurate with applicants’ experience.