Internships

River of Suck Podcast

Anonymous — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:38:22 +0000

River of Suck Podcast Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 10/17/2019 - 10:38

"You have to suck at something before you can be good at it. River of Suck is real-talk about struggles with fear, confidence, self-doubt and becoming the youest you. Host Andy Reiner and guests ranging from musicians to scientists parse tough questions about maintaining a healthy attitude in the face of impossible obstacles to the tune of bespoke music.”

River of Suck Podcast is a monthly podcast about emotions and personal journeys. The River of Suck is a metaphor for the learning process - life with a growth mindset. The format is ~47 minute episodic with seasons. Andy Reiner hosts candid conversations with musicians and scientists (and more) about mental strategies and personal stories, with original musical interludes.

Position Description:
Intern will work closely with podcast host to write and edit content for episode documentation, social media, create meme-style inspirational quotes, and help to develop the best moments into a written format. Intern will learn about the process of pre-production, recording and post-production. This position will include a combination of meeting in Lafayette, Boulder, and remote work.

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What'sHerName Podcast

Anonymous — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 16:57:50 +0000

What'sHerName Podcast Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 09/23/2019 - 10:57

What’sHerName women’s history podcast is hosted and produced by academic sisters Olivia Meikle and Katie Nelson. Committed to reclaiming forgotten history, What’sHerName tells the stories of fascinating women you’ve never heard of (but should have). Through compelling interviews with guest historians, writers, and scholars, Katie and Olivia bring to life the “lost” women of history, with over 100,000 downloads this year, and to listeners in over 100 countries.

Intern will work with our curriculum director creating materials to help teachers integrate the podcast into their curriculum at the college, high school, and middle school level.

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Jaunt Media Collective

Anonymous — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:32:08 +0000

Jaunt Media Collective Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 09/18/2019 - 09:32

We are looking for a highly dedicated individual with an interest in magazine content creation, management, organization and editing for an editorial internship with Jaunt Media Collective — publishers of CO YOGA + Life® Magazine, YOGA + Life® online, Spoke + Blossom and Covered Bridge. The intern will contribute to the production of the print magazines and help edit, write and produce digital content. Work can be completed remotely. Tuesday mid-afternoon Zoom meetings are required.

Position Description

The editorial internship allows individuals to participate in all areas of magazine production, with an emphasis on content management and creation. Though the position emphasizes editorial work, there will be opportunities for light writing and research as well.

Intern can work remotely, but will stay in close contact with the publisher and team.

Duties specifically include:

Writing, fact checking and editing.

Pitching story ideas and connecting with article sources.

Publishing articles to online website platforms.

Administrative tasks.

Social media content creation and updates.

Magazine distribution and events, when possible.

If qualified, graphic design and video production.

Qualifications:

Excellent writing and proofreading skills.

Ability to type 40+ wpm.

Strong Internet research skills.

Familiarity with using style guides, preferably Associated Press style.

Strong interest in LOHAS (lifestyle of health and sustainability)

Self motivated.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to work effectively.

Familiarity with Macs and MS Word.

Familiarity with WordPress and Squarespace website platforms.

Approximately 10-15 hours per week, ideally spread out over three or four days. The position lasts five months, after which time there may be an opportunity for renewal.

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SAS Communications Internship

Anonymous — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 16:13:59 +0000

SAS Communications Internship Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 03/06/2019 - 09:13

Special Aerospace Services (SAS) is a small, dynamic, certified 8(a), Woman-Owned aerospace company headquartered in Boulder, Colorado and two-time winner of the Inc. 5000 award. SAS is a leading engineering and development firm delivering innovative systems engineering solutions to the aerospace industry, emerging commercial spaceflight sector, and U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Defense.

As a Communications Intern, you will use your current research and writing skills while building valuable experience in a variety of communication areas such as marketing, outreach and general office operations. SAS is a dynamic, innovative, fast-paced, environment with a team of dedicated, passionate individuals working on cutting-edge projects and committed to helping expand opportunities for engaged individuals.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates should have the following qualifications:

Strong writing, research and critical thinking skills
Excellent attention to detail and ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
Good interpersonal and analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite a plus
Experience with Social Media Marketing and SEO a plus

Responsibilities

Candidates should expect the following responsibilities during their internship:

Assist with developing content for internal company communications
Writing/developing content for company website and social media
- Press Releases
- Blog Posts
- Other assignments as needed
Work on special short-term projects in close coordination with our marketing lead
Research and write summaries on current industry news and present to company owners and Executive team
Develop a strong understanding of the aerospace industry as a whole
Event planning support
Grant support – research, writing and editing
Administrative support - research, writing, tasks as needed

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Vuepoint Advertising

Anonymous — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:05:58 +0000

Vuepoint Advertising Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 02/15/2019 - 14:05

Vuepoint works with our clients to manage social media accounts, create blog content, and oversee their digital presence. An ideal candidate for this role is familiar with internet culture and trends. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. You will learn industry best practices for content creation, management, and analytics as an intern at Vuepoint. This role will include managing high-profile clientele, gaining journalistic experience, and utilizing digital advertising for optimal reach.

At Vuepoint, we are looking for someone who:

Is familiar with internet culture and trends

Has excellent verbal and written communication skills

Is eager to learn and take on new challenges

Is excited about working in a collaborative and educational environment

Takes initiative and can be trusted to meet company standards

Is creatively minded with a unique voice and point of view

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Helping our Social Media and Content Specialist create weekly posts for clients across social media platforms

Brainstorming, writing, and editing blog posts for a variety of clientele

Learning the basics of Search Engine Optimization tools (this sounds intimidating, but it’s extremely useful!)

Navigating our organizational software to keep in touch with the team & track weekly tasks

Benefits:

This position pays $17 an hour
You will learn essential and highly marketable skills
You will create lasting industry connections
There are potential job placement opportunities after graduation

Vuepoint is an advertising agency and publisher based out of Boulder County, Colorado. Our mission is to turn our clients into marketable brands with distinct personalities, for whom we manage social media, write articles, make memes, and curate content. Our clientele ranges from educational entomologists to YouTubers, interior design companies, and everyone in between.

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Colorado Shakespeare Festival

Anonymous — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 16:36:18 +0000

Colorado Shakespeare Festival Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 10/30/2018 - 10:36

The Colorado Shakespeare Festival is the nation’s second-oldest Shakespeare festival, and is located right on the CU Boulder campus. Each summer, CSF produces 4-5 professional productions, and offers year-round educational programming, including after-school classes for kids, summer camps, a touring Shakespeare & Violence Prevention program for Colorado schools, and an elementary school Shakespeare festival. An internship with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival could include script-cutting and development, event planning and support, grant-writing and research projects, and social media.

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Dzanc Books

Anonymous — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 18:10:19 +0000

Dzanc Books Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 10/02/2018 - 12:10

Dzanc Books is an independent nonprofit press dedicated to publishing innovative and award-winning literary fiction, advancing great writing, and expanding our literary community by offering low-cost mentorships for as aspiring writers and supporting writers-in-the-schools initiatives. Founded in 2006, Dzanc's authors have been recognized by the Chautauqua Prize, the Shirley Jackson Awards, National Book Critics Circle Award, Lambda Literary Awards, the Man Booker Prize, and the National Endowment for the Arts, among many others.

The Dzanc Books editorial internship is a twelve-week program designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of publishing. Over the course of the cycle, interns participate in evaluating submissions, take part in conference calls with the Dzanc editor-in-chief, who provides information about the publishing process and industry, and optionally take on additional special projects, including e-book proofreading, copy editing for upcoming titles, and online research. The internship will occasionally include guest lectures by current and former authors working with the press, or by prospective authors on the topic of submitting work to a publisher or literary agent. The group meets once weekly over Skype to discuss the lecture material, check in on projects, and receive new assignments. Interns are expected to commit between 10-15 hours of work per week to completing their assignments, which is done on their own time.

Tasks are assigned based on individual interest, but can include:

- Reading and evaluating submissions for the house

- Proofreading ebooks

- Copy editing and proofreading for forthcoming books

- Online research related to publicity and marketing leads

- Publicity outreach, such as interviewing independent bookstores

Prospective interns should be great readers, preferably with experience and interest in reading literary (as opposed to commercial) fiction, and should be comfortable with in-depth analysis of written works. All internships are conducted remotely and are unpaid.

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Colorado Arts & Sciences Magazine

Anonymous — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 17:48:03 +0000

Colorado Arts & Sciences Magazine Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 07/24/2018 - 11:48

Position

Two internships available for 3 credit hours each

Overview

Interns at Colorado Arts & Sciences Magazine will be asked to perform many of the tasks needed to write, edit, plan and publish the magazine in digital and print form. The internship will be managed such that the interns learn and practice writing for a general audience and using the technical skills in desktop publishing.

The tasks involved will include the following, under the direction of the editor:

Completing story assignments on topics ranging from natural-sciences research to scholarly work in the arts and humanities. These writing assignments will generally include steps including the following:
• Scheduling and completing interviews of the subjects of stories.
• Preparing as much as possible for the interview, meaning striving beforehand to understand as much of the topic of discussion as possible and forming questions that could be asked of the interviewee.
Writing stories based on the primary research, interviews and scholarly publications, if applicable.
Learning and applying basic rules of style and usage used in writing for non- scholarly, external audiences. Such rules include general adherence to the Associated Press Style book.
Learning and practicing general practices of general-publication writing, which include:
• Writing “lead” sentences and opening paragraphs that frame each story such that readers are easily able to understand.
• Crafting stories in such a way that readers understand both the concepts being discussed and the writer’s intent as the story progresses from beginning to end.
Suggesting and coordinating photographs or other graphic elements to help illustrate each story.
Suggesting story ideas based on reviews of mass-media publications quoting CU- Boulder faculty, students or alumni and based on reviews of peer-reviewed publications co-authored by CU-Boulder faculty.
(Possibly) sharing news stories about A&S faculty and students on the college’s social media channels.
Other duties as assigned.

Compensation will be $15/hour.

The Colorado Arts & Sciences Magazine is published by the College of Arts and Sciences at the �ֲ��ý Boulder. The magazine promotes the news and achievements of the students, faculty and staff of the College of Arts and Sciences, the intellectual core of the university, where research, scholarship, creative work and education are conducted across more than 60 fields.

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Colorado Encyclopedia

Anonymous — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 17:47:29 +0000

Colorado Encyclopedia Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 07/24/2018 - 11:47

Job Description

The Colorado Encyclopedia (CE) intern will assist staff with research and editing. The intern will be supervised by the Editor-in-Chief and will work closely with the Encyclopedia’s Associate Editor, Education Editor, and Technology Advisory Board. Interns will be acknowledged on the Encyclopedia website.

The intern will assist Encyclopedia staff with

Proofing leveled articles for grammar and CE style
Researching and acquiring appropriate media for CE articles
Other related work

The position requires skills in communication, research, word processing, spreadsheet, and task management. Hours are flexible and most work can be done remotely. Compensated internships are competitive. Placements will be made based upon the following criteria: GPA, interview performance, writing sample, and workplace fit.

The Colorado Encyclopedia began in 2009 when Colorado Humanities convened a group of Colorado enthusiasts to talk about developing a reliable compendium of information on life in Colorado. From these conversations a state encyclopedia began to take shape. Through the contributions of many collaborators, it has grown to fruition.

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OUT FRONT Magazine

Anonymous — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 17:45:27 +0000

OUT FRONT Magazine Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 07/24/2018 - 11:45

OUT FRONT MAGAZINE

OFM (OUT FRONT Magazine), Colorado's LGBTQ media since 1976, is seeking interns to help out our editorial department. Based out of the Buelle Public Media center in Denver, OFM covers queer and intersectional news in the rocky mountain region and beyond. Interns can work remotely, in-person, or a combination of the two, and will have a chance to learn more about print and digital media in 2023. In addition to understanding the nuances of covering marginalized communities, interns will get experience writing print and online stories, editing for books and magazines, and participating in community events.

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