Content Writing Intern
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Job Description
About Company
Open Road Integrated Media (ORIM) is described as a prestige content brand focused on delivering digital experiences designed to entertain and inform readers globally. The company’s core mission revolves around maximizing revenue, reach, and repeat customers. Through its network of digital properties, Open Road produces compelling stories that maintain audience engagement across various devices, content verticals, and international territories.
Job Description
Job Title: Content Writing Intern
Employment Type: Full-time, paid internship
Compensation: This position pays $16.50 per hour.
Overview: The editors of Open Road Integrated Media’s (ORIM) content sites are seeking a full-time, paid Content Writing Intern. This intern will work across ORIM’s diverse network of content sites, including:
• The Portalist
• The Lineup
• A Love So True
• The Archive
• Murder & Mayhem
• Early Bird Books
Essential Functions / Responsibilities:
• Researching story ideas for the various websites.
• Writing pitches for website content.
• Writing stories specifically for the websites.
• Conducting search engine optimization (SEO) research.
• Sourcing photos to accompany content.
Learning Opportunities & Benefits:
The intern will gain valuable experience and knowledge, including:
• Receiving bylines for published work.
• Learning about working within a content management system (CMS).
• Understanding and applying best practices for SEO.
• Honing editorial judgment.
• Developing skills in writing for a variety of audiences.
Work Schedule & Environment:
• Availability: The intern must be available to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the fall semester.
• Work Model: This is a hybrid position. The intern must be able to work on-site in the Manhattan office two days per week, with the remaining three days working remotely.
Requirements:
• Must be available 40 hours per week for the fall semester.
• Must be able to work effectively in a hybrid environment (two days on-site, three days remote).
• Must be an organized, detail-oriented self-starter.
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of working independently as well as on a team.
• Previous experience in editing, writing, and/or digital media is a plus.
