Media Production- Entertainment
Company/Project Name: MBJ Network
Project Overview: News -Entertainment
Location: Based in Chicago, IL | (remote)
The production team is seeking a Staff Writer-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.
MBJ Network is your bold new source for broadcasting and media production that informs, entertains, and inspires. We bring fresh, compelling coverage across Sports, Entertainment, Business, and both National and Local Public Affairs telling the stories that matter from the streets of Chicago to the national stage.
At MBJ, we believe in the power of media to connect communities, spark conversations, and spotlight voices often left unheard. Whether you're tuning in for exclusive sports analysis, in-depth interviews with entertainment icons, business insights, or real-time coverage of the issues shaping our society MBJ Network is where it all comes together.
This is more than media. This is MBJ Where Stories Move.
*This is a 100% UNPAID internship. | 3 - 6 months| Remote
* Executive letters of recommendation are awarded after the completion of the contract.
www.mbj-network.com
Job DescriptionStaff Writer - A career in journalism often begins with a role as a staff writer. Staff writers are responsible for providing standard content, such as news reports, reviews and features. In comparison with a newspaper journalist or reporter which requires traveling, a staff writer for a magazine or website is an home/office-based role.
Duties:
- Carrying out research
- Writing content for publication
- Attending conferences, events or seminars
Content could fall under the category of news, reviews, features, or columns. Reviews make up a big part of electronics, music, video games and movie magazines, whereas news and features are the bulk of science, academic, art and travel magazines.
Qualifications- Completed/Pursuing a degree-certificate in journalism or a media related field
- Ability to maintain a professional approach at all times
- Possess a positive attitude when participating in meetings
- Interests in various industries
Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
For more info contact:
Production Team
312.890.0777
Skills Required
- Completed or pursuing a degree or certificate in journalism or a media-related field
- Ability to maintain a professional approach at all times
- Possess a positive attitude when participating in meetings
- Interests in various industries
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.
