Dating and pop culture website seeks freelance writers

Nerve, a Manhattan-based online magazine dedicated to sex, relationships, pop culture and edgy news, is looking for paid freelance writers. Specifically, here's what they're looking for:

"We're constantly on the hunt for smart, readable content in the form of smart five-item lists and longer personal essays. Occasionally, we do break the mold and throw in an infographic or two, but chiefly, those two items are what we're looking for. Typically, we like pitches pegged to some kind of new or upcoming book, film, or movie release, but they don't always need to be -- we're also interested in pitches addressing the 2012 presidential race or other U.S. events. We do eschew international coverage, and we're trying to steer clear of anything too gratuitous or "porn-y." Also, what makes Nerve unique is that we look at love & sex just as much as pop culture -- we're not a straight romance site, and we're not a straight pop culture site: we look at where and how those two areas intersect."

Send pitches to submissions[at]nerve.com. For more info, visit http://www.nerve.com/submissions

Paid writing internships @ NYC dating and pop culture website

Nerve.com, a Manhattan-based online magazine dedicated to dating, relationships and pop culture, is looking for recent college graduates and current students to become key members of our new intern class. The Winter 2012 class begins in January and lasts for three months, with the possibility of continuation.

We are an award-winning website producing original content covering the lives and interests of culturally obsessed men and women in their 20s and 30s. Nerve celebrates the sexiness and challenges of being young and single with its true stories, smart pop culture coverage, blogs, and advice. We're a home for 1.5 million monthly readers where lively, strong and opinionated voices bring readers to the front lines of their current entertainment obsessions and social lives in an uncensored way.

So if you're smart, thrive on pop culture, love to be in the scene, and have the talent to match, then we want you in our Soho loft. Two or three days a week is what we're asking for. You'll spend your days pitching and writing for Nerve, being a key driver of the editorial process and doing other sundry tasks for the office.

Unlike many internships, Nerve prides itself of having an actively managed program where our interns make important contributions to our site. We look for rising stars who want hands-on experience pitching ideas, following trends, supporting the needs of editors and management, and learning the ins and outs of online publishing. Innovative thinkers who can demonstrate fresh content ideas move to the front of the line.

Pay is between $200-$300 month, depending on how many days per week you work. More importantly, this is a chance to have fun doing something you love. Sound great? Then tell us about yourself with:
- A resume
- A short blurb on who you are and why Nerve would be a great fit. We want to get a sense of your voice, so you can skip the "Dear Sir or Madam."
- A few ideas for pieces you think could run on Nerve
- A writing sample. Please no academic writing, college papers, poems, short stories, erotica, or links to stuff you wrote on your blog. We want smart, conversational writing that demonstrates your pop culture sensibilities and voice. Try to supply a piece of writing you could imagine running on the site.

Send your stuff to internjobs@nerve.com with 'Editorial Intern" (and only that) in the subject line by Tuesday, January 3rd.

Editorial assistant job @ NYC night life website

UrbanDaddy, a New York City-based online magazine about lifestyle and nightlife, seeks a nightlife editorial assistant.

You will get to be a part of the inner workings of a leading daily internet publication. The perfect candidate will be smart and savvy with a basic knowledge of the NY nightlife and restaurant culture.

Responsibilities:
Attend events and report back to editorial director
Source new and upcoming venues, conduct interviews and fact check as needed
Go on local scouting and information gathering assignments
Work with our guides team to source for and update existing applications
Participate in calendaring sessions, editorial and creative meetings
Conduct research for stories and upcoming events and parties

Qualifications:
Must have excellent writing and communication skills
Must be highly organized, efficient and a hard worker
Must be sociable and outgoing while professionally representing the UrbanDaddy brand
Must have excellent reporting skills and a motivation to generate great stories
Must be comfortable navigating the city and attending a variety of high-end/artistic events
Strong interpersonal and phone skills are required
MUST have a love for NYC nightlife and a desire to go out and have fun
*Editorial experience a plus

Compensation & Benefits:
This is a freelance position with the potential to turn full time for the right candidate. Compensation will be a weekly rate based on the negotiated schedule.

Requirements:
Full time, 4 days and 1 night a week, schedule will vary

**We receive so many applications that we regret we may not be able to respond to all candidates. We will contact you if we decide to pursue with a phone interview. If you are a final candidate, you will need to interview in person in NY.

NO PHONE CALLS. Really, we mean it. GOOD LUCK and THANKS for your interest!

To Apply, please follow this link: http://jobvite.com/m?3sZPcfwc

New York City lifestyle magazine seeks writers

Blast Magazine is looking for recent graduates or current college students to be correspondents in New York.

Blast is an online magazine that, in the past, has focused on lifestyle articles in the Boston area. Recently we have covered more breaking news and are expanding to new markets, New York being one of them. The position is part time and a great opportunity for a student or recent graduate to add substance to their portfolio.

The correspondents will be assigned stories based on their availability and they will cover breaking news in New York and can also write about plays that are opening, concerts, and other cultural events.

For more info, please contact:
Andrew Castronovo
Managing Editor, Blast Magazine
castronovo.a@blastmagazine.com

Paid summer magazine internships in NYC

The magazines Home, Food, Family, Crafts, Gardening, Lifestyle and Decorating are offering paid journalism internships this summer in their New York City offices.

The 10-week summer internship program is offered by Meredith Corp., owner of the magazines, and is designed to provide meaningful and challenging projects specifically designed to enhance the academic focus of the student’s major emphasis. various internships are available:

Print editorial interns will assist with concepts, developing and creating consumer content for the magazines. Applicants will need solid writing, editing, research, reporting and content development skills. Proven editorial background required.

Online editorial interns will write, report, edit, photo plan, and, research content for the magazines' websites its e-newsletters. Applicants should have an affinity for new media (the web and social media), to create content for our e-audience. Knwoedge of community and social networking beneficial.

Applicants must be enrolled college student with major emphasis English, journalism, magazine journalism or related field. Familiarity with Internet; HTML beneficial. Knowedge and experience with AP or Chicago styleguides may be necessary.

Click here for more info and to apply online.

Paid internship @ NYC lifestyle website

DailyCandy.com, a website and electronic newsletter that covers "style, food, fashion and fun," is offering paid summer internships in its New York City office.

"Summer editorial interns [will] assist with fact checking, administrative, and receptionist duties as well as other editorial projects," the ad states. "Writing opportunities also available."

E-mail your resume to internships@dailycandy.com.

Journalism contest for Canadian students

Canadian Living, a 527,000-circulation monthly magazine that covers food, fashion, crafts, health and family advice, is offering Canadian students the chance to get articles published, win scholarships and work as magazine interns.

"If you're currently enrolled full-time in a journalism program at a Canadian college or university, we encourage you to apply today by submitting an application package and your pitch for the perfect Canadian Living feature story," the contest ad states. "Selected entrants will be invited to write and submit their stories in full. The six best pieces will be published nationally in Canadian Living Magazine or on CanadianLiving.com and the writers will be awarded cash prizes. The two grand prize winners will each be awarded $1,500 and a 12-week internship at our Toronto editorial office."

Click here for more info.

Freelancers @ men's lifestyle website

Asylum.com, which bills itself as "the largest men’s lifestyle site on the Web," is seeking freelance journalists to contribute stories about weird news, science, food, true crime, sex, politics, video games, entertainment and/or travel.

"We’re looking for writers who can report original stories and humorously analyze new trends -- everything from the latest wave of serial killer memorabilia sites to new concoctions that bring oversize donuts to amazing heights," the ad states. "We’re also looking for writers who can cover local stories in places such as Los Angeles, Florida, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, New Orleans and Austin. We want people who have a passion for breaking new stories, not just re-hashing stories they’ve read. If you’re willing to scour through records, pound the pavement, search for the unusual, channel the zeitgeist and come up with intriguing stories, we’re interested in hearing from you."

Send resume, pitches and relevant clips or links to asylumapplicants@gmail.com.

Update on openings @ Men's Health

If you applied for the 6-month paid editorial internships at Men's Health that were announced on this site last week, you may want to re-send your materials. Ed2010.com reports that the magazine "had some email problems, so any applications that were sent did NOT make it."

The good news is the glitch has been fixed, so resend your cover letter/resume/clips to mhintern@rodale.com. And, if you haven't applied, you should. It sounds like a great entry-level opportunity in magazine journalism, especially in this economy. Three positions are available.

Location: Emmaus, Pennsylvania

Summer internship @ Glamour magazine

Glamour, a 2.4 million-circulation women's magazine, is offering summer internships to students in its feature department. Hurry -- Monday, April 13, is the deadline.

The 10-week position provides a $12 stipend per day and is open to college juniors, seniors and graduate students who can receive course credit.

"Duties will include administrative tasks as well as reporting, interviewing, research, idea generation and the possibility of writing for glamour.com," the ad states. "This internship is in features, not beauty or fashion, so applicants should have interests in a wide range of topics such as health, women’s issues, news, politics, sex, relationships and other areas."

E-mail a cover letter, resume and three to five clips to Sunny Sea Gold, articles editor, at sunny_gold@condenast.com.

Location: New York, New York

Paid internship @ popular lifestyle website

TrendHunter.com, a website that gets 7 million-plus views per month and covers what's trendy in fashion, technology and pop culture, is offering paid internships in its Toronto office.

"You’ll get first hand experience running one of the world’s most popular online publications," the ad states. As for compensation, "There will be a stipend paid, plus Adsense revenue and numerous opportunities that extend beyond the summer term."

Apply online.

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

6-month paid internships @ Men's Health

Men’s Health, the world's largest men's lifestyle magazine with 22 million readers, is looking to fill three 6-month paid reporting internships.

"You’ll brainstorm, report, write, and fact check, work closely with top editors on a daily basis, and end up with a pile of glossy clips," the ad states. "We favor applicants with experience on college publications who have also had previous internships. We hire interns with degrees in journalism and communications. You must be serious about a career in magazines. Two-thirds of our interns land jobs in the magazine industry. "

E-mail a resume, short cover letter, and no more than three clips to mhintern@rodale.com.


Location: Emmaus, Pennsylvania

Paid internship @ fashion website

Scheckys.com, a popular website about women's fashion, beauty and nightlife, is offering a paid internship.

"We pay a daily stipend and would prefer a recent grad who can work 4-5 days a week," the ad states. "Perfect if you’re interested in nightlife, fashion and getting experience in the Web side of editorial. You’ll be reading tons of fun blogs, updating the website and helping around the office."

To apply, e-mail resume and writing samples to natalie.g@sheckys.com.

Location: New York, New York

6-month paid internship @ Women's Health

Women's Health, a 1.1 million-circulation magazine that focuses on healthy living for women, immediately seeks an editorial intern. The 6-month paid position is based in New York City.

Intern's duties include : Fact checking articles; contacting and interviewing sources; assisting editors with research, statistics and additional reporting; calling in and returning products; working with Women's Health web editors as needed; administrative tasks such as scanning documents, making photocopies and faxing.

"We are seeking a star candidate with a strong desire to learn and grow within the journalism field," the ad states. "Excellent communication and organizational skills is required. Prior internship experience is preferred."

Apply online.

Location: New York, New York

Paid internship @ Michigan magazine

Traverse, a 31,000-circulation monthly magazine that covers life in Northern Michigan, is offering a paid summer internship. The 10-week internship comes with $1,000 stipend.

"Interns research and write short travel pieces about Northern Michigan, proofread, fact check and discuss story concepts," the ad states. "Interns must have a laptop and reliable car and are responsible for their own housing."

E-mail cover letter, resume and three work samples to Editor Jeff Smith at smith@traversemagazine.com.

Location: Traverse City, Michigan

Reporter @ Dallas magazine

Advocate, a 114,000-circulation urban lifestyle magazine in Dallas, seeks a part-time reporter.

"We are one of the country’s pioneers in hyper-local coverage, and we need someone who knows East Dallas and Lakewood and knows hyper-local," the ad states. "You’ll be expected to attend local events, write blog posts and magazine articles, and keep abreast of what’s going on in the area. If you don't know where Casa Linda is or don't know what the spillway is, you probably won't be able to handle this job."

E-mail resume and clips to Jeff Siegel at jsiegel@advocatemag.com.

Location: Dallas, Texas

Paid internships @ ForbesLife magazine

ForbesLife MountainTime magazine is seeking paid part-time interns for its Boulder, Colo. offices. Internships are available for 15 hours per week in the spring and fall. Pay is $10 per hour.

Interns assist in all facets of magazine production, including writing, fact-checking, and front-end research.

"Our staff is small (2 editors, 1 designer, 1 photo editor), so this will be a key newsroom-style role ... We're looking for a meticulous reporter who wants to learn more newsgathering skills while getting a few clips and seeing how the business works," the ad states.

The magazine is a 150,000-circulation, semiweekly luxury lifestyle publication distributed through the Sunday newspapers in resort towns across the West. Focused on active locals and second-home owners, the magazine covers style, fashion, sports, architecture, home décor, and media—basically anything relating to the mountain lifestyle. Each issue consists of 16 to 24 pages of edit, from short news hits to in-depth features and essays.

E-mail resume, cover letter, and clips to Managing Editor Pieter van Noordennen at pvann@forbes.com.