Politics Editor (Internship)

Company Description

Are you a fan of or have read The New Yorker, Town & Country, Entrepreneur, Inc and/or Vanity Fair? Well, take the present-day concepts for those magazines and put the focus on educated professional people of color (African American, Asian American and Hispanic American) 25 to 35 in age. That defines what the purpose of the up-start digital media site Modern Treatise.

Modern Treatise is the cultural fiber that connects people of color to the creators, tastemakers and achievers across multiple arenas, as well as sparking conversation around the cultural themes that impact the world around you.

Through well-researched exposition and informed perspective, Modern Treatise is the premiere destination for our affluent and aspirational discerning readers. 

Job Description

The Politics Editor intern will cover all politics related content (including domestic and foreign policy) that Identifies with and relates to Modern Treatise target demographic.

Responsibilities:

  • Write a weekly politics column.
  • Write a monthly column on local & state political topics.
  • Write a monthly column on courts related topics.
  • Write a monthly column on foreign affairs.

Duration: 6 months

This is a virtual and unpaid internship. Yet, you will gain valuable writing experience.

Qualifications

The candidate must should be either non-partisan, politically independent or libertarian leaning with an ability to critique the geopolitical politics as it relates to Modern Treatise target demographic.

The candidate should possess an aptitude/interest in writing content that relates to and identifies with the diverse experiences of people of color.

Preferably applicants should be a college graduate or graduate student studying journalism or English (or a related field) and have prior writing/reporting experience with your school newspaper or another publication. Dedicated writers/editors/bloggers with non-traditional backgrounds are also welcome to apply. Must be able to give a year commitment.

Additional Information

To learn more about Modern Treatide view the media kit (http://www.anpublishing.com/mt-media-kit) and to apply visit the page (http://www.anpublishing.com/mt-politics-editor) and forward cover letter, resume stating experience and three published clips.


A. N. Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.