Internship –Journalism- ATL+ Plus Magazine
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Position: 
ATL+ Magazine, Journalism Intern  

Accountability: 
The ATL+ Magazine Journalism Internship is a part-time position and is under the administrative direction of the Content Director  


About Us:    
ATL+ Magazine is your must-read magazine for all the latest news and pop culture. Since August 2021, we’ve provided readers a chance to read about topics that interest them the most. From tourism to politics, our articles were written by a talented team of writers to help you stay in the loop about the latest trends and news about Atlanta  

Location:  
Atlanta, Ga  

Salary guide:
Salary not provided by employer  

Qualifications and Requirements:  

Education and Credentials:
Current college junior or senior studying Communication & Media Studies, Marketing, Advertising, or a related field.

Other:
Must meet the requirements of background checks.  

Additional Qualifications:  
Reliable, honest, and trustworthy   
Detail-oriented, task manager   
Ability to handle confidential information   
Passionate & knowledgeable about social media   
Experience using Canva and Buffer   
A critical eye for layout design   
Strong copywriting skills   
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships   
Willingness to learn and ask questions   
Strong organizational skills and detail oriented  
Strong personal desire for excellence 
Detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines   

Brief Job Expectations:
The Journalism Internship is designed to provide interns the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have gained through their academic experience in areal-world corporate setting. Over the course of the program, the interns will become fully immersed in the daily operations of their department and will be directly involved with tasks and projects that contribute to ATL+Magazine’s growth.    

Full Job Description:
Write clear, attractive relevant interactive content in line with current trends, i.e., HIP HOP & CULTURE that is geared towards sales and support    
Drive brand consistency across all company communications by crafting high-quality content that follows ATL + Magazine branding and messaging format/style   
Collaborate with designers, agencies and other internal partners to design content layout
Conduct high-quality research on new topics and be able to distill to a simple, understandable level.
Use SEO principles to maximize copy’s reach    
Source images and other content    
Edit and proof work to ensure high editorial standards are met across all content outputs    
Develop and implement brand guidelines    
Stay current on trends and competitors within the editorial sphere  

Personal Requirements:   
Computer literate in a Mac environment    
Strong accuracy and proofreading abilities    
Ability to work with already established visual identity and brand standards    
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing    
Ability to maintain discretion and protect confidential information    
Good organizational skills and attention to detail    
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Work, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)   
Willing to learn and grow  

Service:  
We are closed for the holidays listed in the employee handbook. Location and schedule will be provided to you by your direct supervisor.

Company Benefits and Perks:  
We pride ourselves on providing our interns with a fun and supportive work environment.    
We also ensure the intern attends company sponsored networking events and meet in-house talent, celebrities and affiliates.