Assistant Managing Editor (Writers) - Intern

Posted One Month Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Lombard, IL, USA
In-Office or Remote
Internship
Digital Media • Events • News + Entertainment • Sports
The Role
Assists the editor in chief by proofreading and selecting articles for publication, co-managing 3–5 writers, scheduling press releases, and maintaining the organization’s social media marketing presence. The role is remote, unpaid, and intended for candidates pursuing journalism or media-related education or with relevant experience.
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Company Description

News & Media Production

www.mbj-network.com | "From Rising Stars to the Pros"

Departments

  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Fashion
  • Business & Finance 
  • Politics & Public Policy
  • STEM 

Location: Based in Chicago, IL 

The production team is seeking an Assistant Editor - Intern who is passionate and motivated. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable work experience for a career in Journalism and entertainment by accomplishing independent tasks.

The company's executives intend to create a transcending platform that provides marketing and media solutions that are not only artful and engaging but also appealing to a wide audience without the need of large studio budget. With a conservative budget, high production quality, and marketable content, the MBJ Network brand will be all the more appealing to distributors and fans of the fighting world. MBJ Network will allow for the most success for a distribution campaign. Small commercially viable outlets have performed well in the past decade on most media platforms in recent years in the effort to monetize. The MBJ brand is one that holds a high potential in regard to making an impact in today's challenging media environment.

Website:www.mbj-network.com

*This is a 100% UNPAID internship.

* Executive letters of recommendation are awarded after the completion of the program. 

Job Description

The Assistant Editor in Chief: (Remote)

-Will assist the editor in chief with managing the release of all written material before it is published to the mainstream outlets

- Proof read submitted articles-stories in the effort to select the most professional and entertaining content that will attract interested readers

- Co-Manage a staff of 3-5 internal writers 

- Schedule press releases

- Maintain a strong marketing presence via social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, etc) 

Qualifications

- Completed or pursuing a degree-certificate in journalism or media related field, or relavent experience

- Ability to maintain a professional approach at all times

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

For more info contact:

Executive Team

 312.890.0777 

Skills Required

  • Completed or pursuing a degree or certificate in journalism or a media-related field, or equivalent relevant experience
  • Ability to maintain a professional approach at all times
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The Company
75 Employees

What We Do

MBJ Network is a media platform based in the Chicagoland area, providing news, broadcasting, media production, and tailored marketing campaigns. The organization focuses on delivering compelling coverage across sports, entertainment, STEM, business, finance, and government. Its mission is to inform, entertain, and inspire while bringing communities together through networking, education, and the curation of impactful events and experiences.

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