The GO Magazine Spring 2025 Internship Program
GO Magazine seeks enthusiastic editorial interns for Spring 2025! ✍️✨
The GO Magazine Spring 2025 Internship Program
Organization: GO Magazine
Rate: $18/hour
Hours: 16 hours/week
Deadline to Apply: December 15, 2024
Duration: January 27 – April 18, 2025
GO Magazine, founded in 2002, is the nation’s leading free LGBTQ+ women’s publication, offering a “cultural roadmap for city girls everywhere.” Based in NYC, it has distributed over two million print copies nationally and reaches millions online, delivering content on culture, entertainment, travel, politics, and more. GO highlights women making a difference and uplifts the LGBTQ+ community through comprehensive editorial coverage.
As an equal opportunity employer, GO values diversity and considers candidates based on merit, without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected categories.
The Position:
GO Magazine seeks enthusiastic editorial interns for Spring 2025. Interns will support daily tasks, contribute to print and online content, pitch ideas, and work closely with senior writers and editors. Responsibilities include writing, editing, social media, design assistance, and covering NYC events. The 12-week program runs from January 27 to April 18 (flexible with class schedules). Interns will work two full days (16 hours) weekly in our Manhattan office and attend off-site community events on behalf of the magazine.
Compensation:
Interns will be paid at a rate of $18.00 per hour. Interns will also as receive a monthly MTA MetroCard to facilitate transportation to and from our Manhattan office. In addition, and if available through our interns' respective colleges and universities, GO will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired.
Who You Are:
You have a background and interest in journalism and a knowledge of and/or strong interest in LGBTQ+ culture and media.
You possess excellent skills as a journalist: reporting, researching, fact checking and writing clean copy
You're a detail-oriented self-starter who enjoys working both independently and in a team setting
You're majoring in English, Journalism, or another field where writing skills can be demonstrated
You have knowledge of and interest in pop-culture, culture in general and social media trends.
You're comfortable navigating New York City via MTA subways or buses
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age two weeks prior to the start of the internship
Applicants must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree during the length of the program
Applicants must have a current class standing of second semester freshman (having successfully completed their first semester) or above
Applicants must be committed and available to work for the entire length of the program
Applicants must have access to own housing and transportation to/from the GO Magazine office
Applicants must have at least one year of journalism experience. Student or professional publications, personal blogs, or published freelance writing will all be considered
Applicants must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above cumulative GPA) A transcript will be required to verify your GPA if an offer is extended
GO Magazine will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from GO Magazine now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States. Candidates currently on any student or exchange visa, including F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1, etc., will not be eligible for the internship program
To Apply:
To apply, please send an email to internships@gomag.com with your cover letter, resume, and 2-3 writing samples no later than December 15, 2024.
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