News Writer (UNPAID Internship)

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.