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RVA Magazine And GayRVA Are Seeking Interns For Fall 2020

RVA Staff | July 20, 2020

Topics: GAYRVA internships, intern, internship, internships, rva magazine internships, RVAmag, work, work with us, writing

Are you an aspiring journalist who wants to report on all the arts, music, politics, and culture that Richmond has to offer? It’s that time again — RVA Magazine and GayRVA.com are seeking interns for the Fall 2020 semester. Extended application deadline is August 10.

Do you have the writing chops to seek out and deliver compelling stories on the latest in music, art, food, beer, politics, and current events in Richmond? Well, you’re in luck, because RVA Magazine and GayRVA are opening positions for journalism interns for the upcoming season.

RVA Magazine and GayRVA are now two of Virginia’s largest independent media outlets, and the region’s voice for arts, entertainment, and cultural news. We are always seeking to diversify our newsroom: LGBTQ and minority students are very much encouraged to apply.

Opportunities

Both magazines have several opportunities for writers and students (credit preferred, non-credit available) who are passionate, hard-working, and excited to learn under the guidance our publications right here in Richmond.

We welcome your ideas, and will open doors to interview artists, musicians, politicians, and local figures, with opportunities to pitch your own ideas as well. Interns will be published writers, with the hands-on help of our editorial team through guidance on interviewing and writing articles.

Writers can do features on music, artists, craft beer pros, restaurants, films, theater, fashion, politics, and more — right here in the River City and across Virginia. (Fall 2020 Internships and article interviews will be performed remotely due to coronavirus. A strong internet connection at home is necessary.)

Ideal candidates will:

  • Attend college in journalism, public relations, writing/media studies, or other related fields, and be in need of 1-3 credits through their scholastic program
  • Work on 1 article per week, and be able to meet deadlines in a professional editorial environment
  • Be able to work remotely and attend a weekly Monday editorial meeting via Google Hangouts
  • Have a laptop + strong internet connection for video meetings
  • Understand responsibilities when committing to a project, and be able to work on tight schedules on your own
  • Write feature stories, bringing new angles and interesting elements to local topics (hard news experience accepted, feature interviews preferred)
  • Have an open mind, with willingness to cover issues and topics that might be new to you with editors’ guidance

Juniors and Seniors studying Journalism will receive first priority consideration.

Attending a college program is not required, but those not in a program should be able to show a history of successful writing or commitment to a long-term project. Applicants in for-credit school programs are preferred, as we work to help students succeed in their professional writing careers and build a foundation in journalism while learning with our editorial team.

To apply, submit your email with the following materials:

  • Cover letter detailing why you want to work with RVA Magazine and what you can bring to the editorial team
  • Resume
  • 2-3 article-style writing samples for editorial applicants (feature and hard news if applicable)
  • Website (if applicable)
  • Availability from August — December 2020 (specific dates can be adjusted, just let us know!)

Please send your application in an email to Caley Sturgill at [email protected] and write “Internship Submission” as the subject line.

We operate as a small business and independently-run publication. Internships are for-credit for students completing required university credit courses. Potential opportunities for paid contributor positions pending the next print magazine following internships.

RVA Magazine and GayRVA Are Seeking Interns for Spring 2020

RVA Staff | October 31, 2019

Topics: GAYRVA internships, intern, internship, internships, rva magazine internships, work, work with us, writing

Are you an aspiring journalist who wants to report on all the arts, music, restaurants, entertainment, and culture that Richmond has to offer? It’s that time again — RVA Magazine and GayRVA.com are seeking interns for the Spring 2020 semester. Application deadline is December 10.

Do you have the writing chops to seek out and deliver compelling stories on the latest in music, art, food, beer, politics, and current events in Richmond? Well, you’re in luck, because RVA Magazine and GayRVA are opening positions for journalism interns for our upcoming season.

Launched in 2005 as a zine to promote the bubbling revival of Richmond’s underground, the RVA regional brand started with RVAMag. RVA Magazine and GayRVA are now two of Virginia’s largest independent media outlets, and the region’s voice for arts, entertainment, and cultural news. We are always seeking to diversify our newsroom: LGBTQ and minority students are very much encouraged to apply.

Opportunities

Both publications have several opportunities for writers and students (credit/non-credit available) who are passionate, hard-working, and excited to learn under the guidance of Virginia’s largest independent media outlets right here in Richmond.

We welcome your ideas, and will open doors to interview artists, musicians, politicians, and local influencers with opportunities to pitch your own ideas as well. Interns will be published writers with the hands-on help of our editorial team, with guidance through interviewing and writing articles. Writers can attend and cover shows, write features on artists, and report on musicians, craft beer pros, restaurants, films, theater, fashion, politics, and more — right here in the River City and across Virginia.

Ideal candidates will:

  • Attend college in journalism, public relations, writing/media studies, or other related fields, and be in need of 1-3 credits through their scholastic program (credits not required, your preference)
  • Work on 1 article per week, and be able to meet deadlines in a professional editorial environment
  • Be able to work remotely and attend a weekly editorial meeting, with the freedom to attend events in the evening for possible feature pieces
  • Have a laptop, and a smartphone or digital camera
  • Understand responsibilities involved when committing to a project
  • Write hard news and feature stories, bringing new angles and interesting elements to local topics
  • Have an open mind, with willingness to cover issues and topics that might be new to you with editors’ guidance

Juniors and Seniors studying Journalism will receive first priority consideration.

Attending a college program is not required, but those not in a program should be able to show a history of successful writing or commitment to a long-term project. Applicants in for-credit programs are preferred, as we work to help students succeed in their professional writing careers and build a foundation in journalism while learning with our editorial team.

Internship Duties:

  • Interns work remotely on one article per week, interviewing sources in person or via phone on feature pieces.
  • Get access to shows, arts/concerts, and events of your choice throughout Virginia.
  • Have your name published in Virginia’s largest independent media, with long- and short-form writing experience.
  • Have the independence to cover stories and issues that interest you. Pitch your ideas and don’t hold back your creativity: We want to hear your voice and uplift the voices of our community that aren’t usually heard.
  • Multimedia web-based project experience.
  • Editorial jobs are mostly performed remotely, with a once-weekly editorial meeting to update projects (some fully-remote positions available, contact us for more info).

To apply, submit your email with the following materials:

  • Cover letter detailing why you want to work with RVA Magazine and what you can bring to the editorial team
  • Resume
  • 2-3 article-style writing samples for editorial applicants (feature and hard news if applicable)
  • Website (if applicable)
  • Availability from January — May 2020

Please send an email to Caley Sturgill at [email protected] and write “Internship Submission” as the subject line.

Internships are unpaid and for-credit for students to complete university credit courses, with potential opportunities for steady contributor positions following the successful completion of your internship.

RVA Magazine and GayRVA Are Seeking Interns For Summer 2019

RVA Staff | April 18, 2019

Topics: apply, gayrva, intern, internships, internships at GayRVA, internships at RVA Mag, jobs, RVA Magazine, work with us, write with rva magazine

Do you have the writing chops to seek out and deliver compelling stories on the latest in music, art, food, beer, politics, and current events in Richmond? Well, you’re in luck, because RVA Magazine and GayRVA are opening positions for editorial and graphic design interns for our upcoming summer season.

Launched in 2005 as a zine to promote the bubbling revival of Richmond’s underground, the RVA regional brand started with RVAMag. RVA Magazine and GayRVA are now Virginia’s largest independent media outlets, and the region’s voice for arts, entertainment, and cultural news. We are always seeking to diversify our newsroom: LGBTQ and minority students are very much encouraged to apply.

Opportunities

Both publications have several openings for writers and creatives who are passionate, hard-working, and excited to learn under the guidance of Virginia’s largest independent media outlets right here in Richmond.

We welcome your ideas, and will open doors to interview artists, musicians, politicians, and local influencers with opportunities to pitch your own ideas as well. Writers can attend and cover shows, write features on artists, and report on musicians, craft beer pros, restaurants, films, theater, fashion, politics, and more — right here in the River City and across Virginia.

Ideal candidates will:

  • Attend college and be in need of 1-3 credits through their scholastic program (credits not required, your preference)
  • Work on 1 article per week, and be able to meet deadlines in a professional editorial environment
  • Be able to work remotely and attend a weekly editorial meeting, with the freedom to attend events in the evening for possible feature pieces
  • Have a laptop, digital camera and/or smartphone
  • Be willing to work hard
  • Understand responsibilities involved when committing to a project
  • Be able to write hard news and features, with ability to bring interesting elements in stories into articles through interviews and drafting relevant questions
  • Have an open mind, with the willingness to cover issues and topics that might be altogether new to you

Juniors and Seniors studying Journalism will receive first priority consideration.

Attending a college program is not required, but those not in a program should be able to show a history of successful writing or commitment to a long-term project.

Editorial Internship Details:

1. Writing –  Interns will draft 1-2 articles per week: News writing, event previews, interviews of artists or musicians, album reviews, features on new businesses and local stories, political updates.

2. Interviewing – You will be speaking to lots of different people. The voices of the city and state help define the publication, and you will be seeking out those voices.

3. Pitching and developing long-form stories – We want to help you get published, we want to see you succeed. We’ll help you get there in any way possible, and provide guidance to continue your professional career in any different facets of the media industry. We can help with career counseling and help you build your resume to move forward into a media environment.

Internship Duties:

  • Interns work remotely on 1 article per week, interviewing sources in person or via phone on feature pieces.
  • Get access to shows, parties, and events of your choice throughout Virginia.
  • Have your name published in Virginia’s largest independent media, with long- and short-form writing experience.
  • Have the independence to cover stories and issues that interest you. Pitch your ideas and don’t hold back your creativity: We want to hear your voice and uplift the voices of our community that aren’t usually heard.
  • Multimedia web-based project experience.
  • Editorial jobs are mostly performed remotely, with a once-weekly editorial meeting to update projects.

To apply, submit your email with the following materials:

  • Cover letter detailing why you want to work with RVA Magazine and what you can bring to the editorial team
  • Resume
  • 2-3 article-style writing samples for editorial applicants (feature and hard news if applicable)
  • Website (if applicable)
  • Availability from June–August 2019

Please send an email to Caley Sturgill at [email protected] and write “Internship Submission” as the subject line. Deadline for submission is May 20 (flexible if needed — send an email letting us know beforehand if you plan to submit a late application).

Internships are unpaid and for-credit if requested, with potential opportunities for steady contributor positions following the internship.

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