Content Writing Intern
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Job Description
About company
Open Road Integrated Media (ORIM) is described as a prestige content brand that delivers digital experiences designed to entertain and inform readers globally. Its core focus is on revenue generation, expanding reach, and fostering repeat customers. The Open Road network encompasses various digital properties, which are dedicated to producing compelling stories that maintain audience engagement across different devices, content verticals, and international territories. The company’s content sites include The Portalist, The Lineup, A Love So True, The Archive, Murder & Mayhem, and Early Bird Books.
Job description, detailed
• Job Title: Content Writing Intern
• Employment Type: Full-time, paid internship.
• Compensation: $16.50 per hour.
• Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, specifically for the fall semester.
• Work Environment: Hybrid model, requiring two days per week working on-site in the Manhattan office and three days per week working remotely.
• Reporting To: Editors of ORIM’s content sites.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Researching ideas for stories.
• Writing pitches for potential stories.
• Crafting and writing stories for the various company websites.
• Conducting research related to search engine optimization (SEO).
• Sourcing and selecting photos to accompany content.
• Learning Opportunities/Benefits:
• Interns will receive bylines for their published work.
• Gain practical experience working with a content management system (CMS).
• Learn and apply best practices for search engine optimization (SEO).
• Develop and refine editorial judgment.
• Acquire skills in writing for diverse audiences and content verticals.
• Requirements:
• Availability to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the fall semester.
• Ability to comply with the hybrid work model (two days on-site, three days remote).
• Must be an organized, detail-oriented, and self-starting individual.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in editing, writing, and/or digital media is considered a plus.
