News Writer (UNPAID Internship)

  • Intern

Company Description

Company Description

Holy Culture is the Christian media brand of The Corelink Solution.  Holy Culture Radio operates digitally online and on SiriusXM Channel 154.  https://www.siriusxm.com/channels/holy-culture-radio.  

Holy Culture is operated by The Corelink Solution, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that exists to revitalize communities through programs that empower people to reach their potential. 

Job Description

*** This is an unpaid internship ***

Holy Culture is looking for a few daily news and article writers!  The ideal candidate will write 2-3 daily news and original evergreen stories per week, along with the coverage of daily stories highlighting Christian Hip-Hop culture and artists.  The position is remote; the company is based in Wilmington, DE.

Responsibilities

  • Write a daily story with original reporting covering Christian Hip-Hop culture sharing knowledge.
  • Stay up to date on relevant trends, stories, and experiences that impact Christian culture.
  • Coordinate story parameters with Managing Editor.
  • Strong understanding of current events.
  • Research and craft stories in a way that resonates with our audience.
  • Diligently maintains schedules and workflows.
  • Pitch story ideas

 

What you will gain

  • College credits towards your degree.
  • Exposure to managing ad hoc activities such as writing copy, updating websites and event materials, and social media listening activities
  • Improvement in your copywriting skills 
  • Opportunity to work on multiple projects at the same time to improve your ability to meet deadlines

Qualifications

Education / Requirements

  • Knowledge and passion for the Hip-hop culture, history, and current affairs.
  • Must be scrappy, proactive, creative, and agile.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently, be proactive, and take the initiative.
  • Interest in daily news writing for a newspaper or digital media.
  • Solid news judgment and grasp of journalism best practices.
  • Detail-oriented.
  • Excellent writing skills, spelling, and grammar.
  • Ability to work well with others under strict deadlines.
  • Holds ethical journalism standards.
  • Works as a team player

Additional Information

***PLEASE READ FULL INSTRUCTIONS, APPLICANTS WHO DON'T FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION***

1. Please include a Cover Letter detailing why you should be considered for the position and what you hope to accomplish i.e. build a writing portfolio, gain experience for college, maintain a work visa etc. Be transparent.

2. Please include 3 samples of writing published or unpublished, ideally concerning Christian Hip Hop. 

3. Please provide who often you think you can submit piece, once or twice a day. 

4. Please how many pieces you would like to submit a week.

Location:  Remote.

Job Location