Want to Work for Us? The Beijinger Is Looking for Interns

A new year means resolutions and a fresh start. If you want to get involved in media and publishing, then interning at the Beijinger will give you all that and more.

As an editorial intern, you will participate in the planning, research and writing of articles, blog posts and all the other things that go into the Beijinger magazine and website. Better yet, if you have a particular niche or obsession – be it food, nightlife, shopping or sports – we can arrange it so that you get to write as much as possible about the things you care the most about. There's even a chance that the right candidates could develop a career at the Beijinger.

Who you are

• Living in Beijing and excited to be here
• Experienced in writing but eager to learn more
• Hungry for knowledge
• Thirsty for self-improvement
• Able to accept constructive feedback
• Versatile and quick to learn
• Responsible and hard-working

What you'll get out of it

• Magazine and web bylines; clips for your portfolio
• Professional coaching in writing and editing
• Daily practice in pitching stories
• A network of contacts in Beijing, especially in your field of interest
• Hands-on knowledge of the production cycle of a monthly magazine and a dynamic daily blog
• Work experience for your CV
• References and/or a letter of recommendation

What you will do

• Pitch and write your own articles for the Beijinger magazine and TheBeijinger.com
• Conduct research for (and contribute reporting to) articles by other staff writers and editors
• Help out with the moderation of our website
• Contribute to and manage independent projects for the Beijinger brand's development
• Attend press conferences and events

What you won't do

• Make coffee
• Filing
• Make tea
• Take dictation
• Anything that you are ethically/morally opposed to
• Anything that you are banned from doing by a doctor
• Be forced to participate in initiation/hazing rituals
• Get rich*

Interested?
Impress us with your CV, links to your blog or online articles, and some recent writing samples. Email employment@truerun.com.

*There is a stipend for interns who work at least 20 hours a week.

Photo: Revolvemagazine.dk