Job Openings
Spring Social Media/Editorial Intern
(Applicants must be currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies)
As an intern at Busted Halo, you will gain hands-on experience with a small, creative team on the editorial process and social media management. Tasks might include:
- Brainstorming and pitching ideas for publication
- Developing a list of writers and experts who might contribute
- Repurposing/rewriting existing content for publication
- Writing/rewriting headlines to make the biggest impact with readers
- Helping to develop an editorial calendar
- Scheduling and publishing content online
- Conducting photo research
- Writing original articles
- Writing teases for social media outlets like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
- Learning best practices for using social media professionally
- Brainstorming ideas for content to share with our followers
- Researching viral trends and relevant topics for digital content
- Creating original graphic designs
At Busted Halo, you can take advantage of opportunities to write for the website.
Here’s what we are looking for in an intern:
- Excellent writing and grammar skills
- Creativity
- Enthusiasm and energy
- Familiarity with a variety of social media platforms
- Outgoing personality
- Ability to take an assignment and run with it
- Attention to detail
- Multi-tasker
- Leadership skills
- Team player
Not required, but we’d love if you have:
- Familiarity with WordPress
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc)
To apply, email your resume and cover letter to editor@bustedhalo.com and include links to any previously published writing, a personal blog, etc.
Compensation: $16/hour
Schedule: 2 days/week (10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET). This is a synchronous internship
