Description: Writes original blog posts, edits previously written posts and web content, writes / conducts interviews, show reviews, and pitches other written content to Grimalkin.
Requirements:
- Above all, we value open and responsive communication. Therefore, we expect all interns to reply to emails within 48 hours..
- Must be able to create or edit at least 2 pieces of content per month — it’s up to you what those piece are.
- Must check, respond, and sign up for tasks, tag appropriate people when responding and completing tasks, and make task updates regularly on our intern Taiga board (task management & collaboration platform) at least once weekly.
- Must be able to communicate ideas effectively and creatively, with appeal to our mission & values. Please send us 3-5 examples of your best written work.
- Experience with Squarespace is preferred (to publish blog posts)
- Experience with SEO best practices preferred, though not necessary (we can teach you these)
- Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with others
- Ability to manage time efficiently and check email, work documents and Taiga on a weekly basis
- Must respect pronouns of all Grimalkin members, artists, and collaborators
- Give credit where it’s due: make sure to attribute assets and copy properly (give credit to original authors/designers)
- Must email the link to your task log sheet weekly on Mondays prior to 9am EST. You can also turn it in sooner.
- Must attend one of the scheduled Open Office Hours on Zoom weekly.
Skills you will gain
- Experience working in both entertainment and nonprofit sectors
- Access to one-on-one feedback and mentoring
- Access to resources and training on current best practices for online written content
- Access to our community for networking and sharing your work
- Platform your work on Patreon, Discord, Gr’s Website Blog, Social Media, etc.
- Attend our business meetings, hangouts, and manage our merch table, attend our shows and events free of cost, access to our music releases
