Social Media Internship: Cleveland Magazine

Position Overview

Cleveland Magazine is seeking aspiring social media professionals for an internship in Editorial. This unpaid internship offers hands‐on experience in web writing, social media content creation, event coverage, and more – all within a highly collaborative newsroom environment. Internships run three times a year for winter/spring (deadline: Nov. 15), summer (deadline: March 15), and fall (deadline: July 30), and range from 16 to 28 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and planning of social media content.
• Monitor and participate in online forums and social media channels.
• Cover events for both the website and social media.
• Web write, fact-check, and post articles to the Cleveland Magazine website.
• Collaborate as an integral member of the editorial team with opportunities for professional development.

Required Qualifications

• Experience building or contributing to social media campaigns through college newspapers, magazines, blogs, or extracurricular groups.
• Strong magazine-style web writing skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Familiarity with the digital landscape and the local Cleveland area (including Akron, Kent, and Oberlin).
• Currently a student living in or attending college in the Cleveland area. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Unpaid internship.
• Benefits: Transportation reimbursement for parking or bus passes.
• Gain practical experience and professional development in a dynamic editorial setting.
• Flexible schedule ranging from 16 to 28 hours per week.