SB Nation Editorial Intern

Vox Media employees thrive on innovation and change while ambitiously seeking to master their subject areas, hone their craft, and improve their communities. We help smart, talented, creative professionals make a meaningful impact in media, technology and the world around them. The Vox Media house of brands includes industry-leading media forces like SB Nation, Eater, The Verge, Vox, Curbed, Recode, Racked and Polygon, and reaches an audience of hundreds of millions, generating over a billion content views each month.

Interested students should expect a hands-on internship working directly with our editorial team to confidently cover live events and news. Interns will be paid full-time and should demonstrate the following:

* Desire to work in a fun, digital-first newsroom that emphasizes unique writing, distinct voice and commitment to our audience

* A passion for sports and sports coverage on emerging platforms

* Interest in a career in sports journalism, shown through either coursework, activity in campus publications, or internship at other outlets

* Ability to write clearly, quickly and with attention to detail

* Versatility and the ability to write about everything from short news blurbs to reported features

* Commitment to 35-40 hours per week working in the SB Nation office in New York City. for approximately 12 weeks during Summer 2018, beginning in May 2018. Interns must provide their own transportation. Some assignments will require work outside of the office.

* Enrollment at a university, as a graduate or undergraduate student

What a full-time editorial intern would do:

* Work closely with SB Nation's editorial staff to identify unique coverage angles and the best way to tell stories

* Write a variety of stories, ranging from daily posts breaking down the latest news and highlights, to longer features, analysis and more

* Provide live coverage of games and events, writing quickly and clearly about the big stories as they happen

* Generate ideas for stories and features

* Create a variety of content designed to enrich the fan's experience and perspective with the game

* Learn from the best and brightest in the industry!

Does this sound like a good fit for you? Submit a resume, a cover letter, three examples of stories or projects that demonstrate your ability to make good Internet (either as attachments or links). Also include any social media handles you use - Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram.

The deadline for application submissions is May 1.

Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.