DC Assistant Publisher (Internship)
Remote
6-Month Unpaid Internship to Paid Independent Contractor
IMPORTANT: IF YOU DO NOT DO THIS, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED: AFTER YOU APPLY, YOU MUST EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO LAWANDA@BLACKAUDACITYMAGAZINE.COM TO BE CONSIDERED & POSSIBLY SCHEDULED FOR AN INTERVIEW. NO EMAIL & RESUME, NO INTERVIEW (this also lets us know if you are capable of following instructions or not).
Overview:
Ever wanted to start your own magazine? Well, here’s your chance! Black Audacity Magazine (“BAM”) is looking for an energetic, curious, people-person to bring onboard as one of our Publisher Interns (4) to launch a new Black Audacity Magazine. Work will be on a weekly and part-time basis. If you have ever dreamed of running a magazine, this is your opportunity to learn to do so!
The successful candidate should be an organized and cool-tempered professional who is able to follow instructions, pay attention to details, and communicate effectively and efficiently. This person should also be very responsive. We expect you to have a creative mind and excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Project management and public speaking abilities are also important.
Your goal will be to work alongside the CEO and Editor-in-Chief to launch new magazines. We are looking to onboard 4 Publishers. One to cover these 4 areas: Washington, DC (DMV), Savannah, South Georgia, Jacksonville, FL, and Baltimore, MD (additional areas of opportunity include cities like Dallas, TX, Las Vegas, NV, Los Angeles, CA, and New York City). While each is a remote internship, the best candidate shall be local to each respective area. This is a dream opportunity for the right candidates to get paid to start a magazine while making important industry connections, going to events, hosting events, etc.!
Responsibilities include:
· Planning the launch of a new magazine
· Planning and helping to launch a new magazine
· Keeping the Editor-In-Chief/CEO up to date on all relevant matters
· Doing necessary research as requested
· Turning assignments in on time
· Completing other tasks as requested by the Editor-In-Chief
· Developing relevant strategies and campaigns as needed
· Building positive relationships and being a good team-player
· Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. marketing) and maintain open communication with senior management
· Identify & help recruiting new advertisers and partners
· Assist with magazine layout and design
· Research and seek opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising
· Meet with potential partners and advertisers
· Work with Editorial Coordinator
· Prepare and submit reports
· Manage any relevant issues
Responsibilities Continued –
Relevant experience is useful but this is also a learn-on-the-job opportunity for someone that is eager to learn and hungry for the experience to add to their resume. Beginners who are hard workers are welcome to apply.
Background in researching, writing are welcome but not required.
Proficient in MS Office, esp. (willing to learn what you don’t know)
Knowing how to follow instructions and find out things on your own is critical.
Good project management abilities.
Excellent organizational skills.
Creativity and problem-solving aptitude.
BS/BA in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Business, Publishing, or a related field is welcome but not required.
Create regular reports and update internal databases.
Manage phone calls and emails.
Respond promptly to CEO’s queries.
Requirements –
Selected candidate must complete an orientation and training sessions.
Knowledge of remote office procedures and decorum (use of Zoom, etc.).
Familiarity with online calendars and cloud systems.
Experience exercising discretion and confidentiality with sensitive company information.
Excellent organizational skills with an ability to think proactively and prioritize work.
Six and twelve month reviews with offer to hire after 6 month internship.
No fear of speaking with or meeting new people to tell them about the magazine.
Organized and strong attention to details.
A Go-Getter that follows instructions well. Can be asked to do something once, and then executes effectively!
Part-time.
Work from home/remotely.
NOTE: At BAM, we follow all DOJ requirements for our unpaid internships. See details here: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs71.pdf • The experience must be an extension of the classroom: a learning experience that provides for applying the knowledge gained in the classroom. It must not be simply to advance the operations of the employer or be the work that a regular employee would routinely perform. • The experience has a defined beginning and end, and a job description with desired qualifications. • There are clearly defined learning objectives/goals related to the professional goals of the student’s academic coursework. • There is supervision by a professional with expertise and educational and/or professional background in the field of the experience. • There is routine feedback by the experienced supervisor; including a full one-on-one assessment upon the completion of the internship.
