Fashionista is looking for a *PAID* Editorial + Multimedia Summer Intern to join the team remotely — but ideally you’re located in New York City or Los Angeles! Internship responsibilities span editorial, social media and video. The candidate does not need to be a current student/able to receive course credit, but can.
We’re on the hunt for a fashion- and beauty-obsessed candidate with an editorial and multimedia skill set. This role is suited for someone with one to two years of experience in writing, video and/or social media editing. Although professional experience is a plus, we’re also interested in those who have honed their skills through school, personal projects, etc.!
A familiarity with Fashionista’s tone, content and visual aesthetic is essential, as is a keen knowledge of the industry and pop culture. Strong time management, attention to detail and organizational skills are crucial. Success in this role may lead to future full-time employment opportunities with Fashionista.
Responsibilities:
- Ideate, pitch, write and/or produce 3-4 on-site stories/week
- Participate in monthly edit meetings
- Daily presence and responsiveness in team's Slack/internal email communications
- Compile a daily roundup of fashion and beauty industry news to share with the team
- Edit 25-30 minute episodes of Fashionista's podcast
- Edit 1-3 minute-long videos for Fashionista's social franchises
- Write informed, on-brand copy for video captions
- Create clicky thumbnails for social media posts
- Attend events as needed, potentially including New York Fashion Week
- Analyze social media performance weekly
- Assist editorial staff with editorial, social and video-related projects
- Pitch multiple social content ideas and deliver performance overviews monthly
Requirements:
- Strong interest in and knowledge of the fashion and beauty industries
- 20-25 hours a week availability between Mon-Fri (no weekends)
- Strong communication skills, openness to collaboration and feedback, the ability to complete projects independently and efficiently
- The ability to identify, pitch, research, report and execute on-brand written stories for Fashionista
- Existing knowledge of Fashionista's social, video and on-site coverage
- Eager attitude, ability to learn quickly on the job
- Ability to identify and edit clicky, engaging content from long-form, unedited video
- Up-to-date with social media, cultural and fashion/beauty trends — be very online and clued-in
Strongly preferred, but not required:
- Based in New York City or Los Angeles
- Experience with editing software (CapCut, Adobe, Descript, Final Cut Pro, etc.)
- Experience working in a fast-paced social media ideating and/or editorial role
- Experience using a CMS like Wordpress
- Proficiency with Canva
Compensation: $17/hr
To apply: Email a brief introduction (no need for a formal cover letter!), links to relevant written and/or social media content you've created, availability + resume to jobs@fashionista.com. Please do not reach out via social media or to Fashionista staff directly.
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