Okayplayer Internship
Okayplayer is looking for its next star. Could it be you?
Labor Day, the official end of summer is approaching. That means it's back to school time.
It also means it's opportunity time.
Okayplayer is currently in the search for two editorial interns for the fall 2018 semester. One slot is an editorial internship position for Okayplayer; while the other is an editorial assistant internship position working with Okayplayer and OkayAfrica.
The internships are based out of our Brooklyn offices. All interns will be paid. Interns must be eligible to receive college credit. If this sounds interesting to you, and you know you can body this role, check out the two job descriptions below.
Good luck!
Editorial Internship
About Okayplayer
Okayplayer is the original progressive urban music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music connoisseurs worldwide. Okayplayer delivers the full spectrum of groundbreaking music to your fingertips (and earphones) everyday.
About the Position
We’re looking for aspiring journalists in the NYC area to join our editorial team. Okayplayer interns receive college credit and a monthly stipend as well as free lunch during their internship.
To apply for Okayplayer’s editorial internship send links to three writing samples, a short cover letter explaining what you’d like to get from the internship and a resume to
Responsibilities:
Our intern program is an intensive immersion into the world of online publishing and cultural journalism and will benefit applicants planning a career in media. You will participate in everything from editorial planning and reporting to image research and assisting on photoshoots.
Requirements:
- This position is specifically aimed at people with an interest in new music, art, politics and culture from around Africa and the diaspora.
- While we can accommodate your schedule, you must be NYC-based and able to commute to our Brooklyn office.
- You must have a strong writing background with some exciting clips.
- Blogging and social media experience is a plus.
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment
Editorial Assistant Internship
About OkayAfrica/Okayplayer
OkayAfrica connects a global audience to African culture and its global diaspora through authentic content and immersive experiences. Reaching a diverse audience around the world,
OkayAfrica is the largest destination bridging African art, music, style, politics and more across cultural bounds.
Okayplayer is the original progressive urban music site and maintains its position as the premier digital destination for music connoisseurs worldwide. Okayplayer delivers the full spectrum of groundbreaking music to your fingertips (and earphones) everyday.
About the Position
Those who aspire to do editorial work usually start as editorial assistants. The position of editorial assistant is both an editorial and an administrative position.
Responsibilities include:
- Edits and/or proofreads manuscripts and other forms of copy for general grammatical correctness.
- May keyboard and proofread materials prior to publication using a variety of computer software.
- May revise and check reproduction proofs prior to publication.
- Serves as a liaison with author, printer, faculty, staff and others directly concerned with published work.
- May assist in performing layout work, coordinating production schedules and maintaining printing deadlines.
- May do some reporting and writing for department, school and University publications.
- May assist in obtaining illustrations and perform tasks related to same.
- Contributes to unit goals by accomplishing related duties as required.
Requirements:
- Enthusiastic about OkayAfrica + Okayplayer brand
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and research skills
- Detail-oriented and team player
- Ability to anticipate needs and have extreme follow-through
To apply for Okayplayer’s editorial assistant internship send links to three writing samples, a short cover letter explaining what you’d like to get from the internship and a resume to interns@okayplayer.com.
