Journalism/Marketing Internship - PAID
tastytrade, an established financial media company, is looking to hire an intern (either full or part-time, to start ASAP) to aid in the launch of luckbox magazine, a brand-new monthly print and digital financial magazine that will cover futures, stocks, options, forex, and cryptocurrency trading, along with other investment, finance, and trading-related topics. This person will have the unique opportunity to participate in the design and execution across critical areas like print and digital content development, and promotional marketing campaigns for publication, PR, and social media. The position mixes journalism, new media, social media, and marketing.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Work closely and collaborate with veteran financial journalists
- Pitch story ideas and ultimately develop original content for print and online use (including video)
- Curate, schedule, and edit contributed editorial and sponsored contentÂ
- Research and fact-checking
- Participate in digital analytics engagement and measurement assessment meetings
- Assist in the production of the monthly print publication
Requirements:
- Entrepreneurial temperament and ability to work well within a team
- Interest in finance, investing, & trading (need not be expert)
- Detail-oriented and technologically savvy
- Excellent writing, proof-reading, fact-checking, and editing skills
- Knowledge of digital media software (Photoshop or other graphic design software) is preferred
- Knowledge of video-editing software (iMovie, Final Cut, or Windows Live Movie Maker) is a plus
- Familiarity with social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, blogs, etc.
- Available between business hours 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m (somewhat flexible)