The Guam Affairs Assistant Editor will assist in editing, writing, and spreading news coverage about Guam. They will assist our content writers, and serve as journalists for the assigned topics, helping to guide our content in order to fulfill our mission.
What are the benefits?
While this position is unpaid, due to our status as a startup nonprofit, we aim to provide a rich learning environment to our interns. We focus on providing practical, essential skills to our team, that they can use as the launching pad for their careers. In the process, you will be helping us to promote uncovered stories about the neglected US territories and life in them. You also will be able to work entirely from home, gaining valuable experience that will help you in your career.
Where do I apply?
You must submit your application at: https://pasquines.us/join-us/
Applications on other websites will not be considered.
What is the compensation?
Pasquines is a nonprofit news organization run by volunteers, so unfortunately we are unable to offer pay at this time. We can however help you obtain college credit if so desired.
What is the deadline?
ASAP
We accept interns on a rolling basis, and therefore there is no hard deadline.
What are the position’s duties?
In the respective area:
Assist with news coverage, topic assignment
Help report, research and write breaking news and long-form journalism, including features, analyses, personality profiles, Q&As, among others
Contribute at least one (1) story every 2 weeks
Monitor events in designated areas for development of stories
Oversee and edit the work of assigned writers
Oversee and edit the work of assigned Assistant Editors
For these topics:
Local Guam government and policy issues
Local Guam general news affect by policy, and government
Local history
Who are we looking for?
Pasquines is looking for students and recent graduates who wish to gain experience in the field of journalism, writing and policy. All majors accepted, but previous experience in editing and writing is a must.
We prefer candidates that:
Have knowledge of and comfort in writing about current events across beats
Have an entrepreneurial and independent streak, and the ability to stay motivated
Have good news judgment
Have concise and clever headline writing skills
Have a demonstrated ability to bring analysis and sharp angles to daily news stories
Have at least a basic understanding of the fast speed of web journalism and the importance of careful editing
Have some knowledge of SEO and social media
Have a strong interest or knowledge of the US Virgin Islands
Our mission is to end the insularity between the United States and its territories, and to inspire the inclusion of these citizens in all critical considerations.
Description
Pasquines is a nonprofit news organization that publishes stories on ignored issues from the US territories, focusing on politics, policy, economy, technology, design and innovation.
Community
Politics
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
(0.000,0.000)
DATE POSTED
March 17, 2021
SKILLS
Interactive/Social Media/SEO
Research
Journalism
Copy Writing / Copy Editing
Social Media / Blogging
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
Date needed by: March 31, 2021
Pasquines is looking for students and recent graduates who wish to gain experience in the field of journalism, writing and policy. All majors accepted, but previous experience in editing and writing is a must.
