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

Music and celebrity news website seeks reporters in NYC

KpopStarz.com, an online newspaper headquartered in New York that covers k-pop music and celebrities' news, is hiring internet-savvy full-time reporters. We would like to work with people who can write about k-pop music with passion.

Successful reporter candidates will show persistence and speed. Our reporters should be able to make their own route for news along with press releases, conduct interviews, write from on-site reporting, and so on. Candidates should be able to work under time-pressure and meet the deadlines, and must feel comfortable in a start-up environment and bring passion and zeal to not only succeed, but to define pop music journalism into the digital era.

Duties:
- On-site reporting
- Conduct interviews
- Write multiple articles through out the day
- Write original/breaking news from direct news sources, work on press releases
- Write interpretive/analytical articles
- Develop the Site to not only inform readers, but drive traffic

Qualifications:
- A person whose mother language is English
- College education or higher
- A New York or New Jersey resident
- Must have basic internet/HTML knowledge such as use of YouTube embed codes or link tag

Favored Conditions:
- Previous music magazine writer
- Who has/had worked in music industry
- Talent in Photography or Video
- Journalism major
- K-Pop lover

Compensation:
- Base salary USD $2,000 plus incentives

Each applicant must do the following to be eligible:
1. Submit a resume.
2. Include a few writing samples or links
3. Submit a cover letter. (Please introduce yourself)

Send your applications today to kpopstarz.jobsny at gmail. Specify that you're applying for full-time reporter position.

No calls. Qualified applicants will receive an e-mail invitation to one of the interview sessions.

Journalism internships @ Miami magazine

Nine5four is a Miami-based magazine that brings together fashion, sports, modeling, business and music throughout the world. We are currently seeking interns to work with us and possibly secure a long term position. Interns will receive bylines and stipends.

We are still looking for music writers knowledgeable in Hip Hop, Pop and Alternative. We are still looking for writers knowledgeable in Runway trends, designers and various style blogs

POSITIONS TO FILL:
-Fashion Writer Intern (Event) writer to attend and cover fashion events in the Tri-County areas
-Fashion Writer Intern (Trends & Forecasts) research and write on trends and forecasts
-Music Writer Intern (Reviews) research and write reviews on various albums
-Music Writer Intern (Event) writer to attend and cover music events in the Tri-county
-Sports Writers

We are interested in writers who wish to contribute daily/weekly pieces to the magazine. We are currently offering bylines to build portfolios and stipends for pitched feature stories.

Please contact us with your resume and reason for seeking this position.
email us at jprince@nine5four.com Please put the position of interest in the SUBJECT LINE. For more info, please check out our website at www.nine5four.com

Editorial assistant job @ music magazine near San Francisco

Acoustic Guitar, a 68,000-circulation monthly magazine that offers information related to acoustic guitars for players of all levels from beginners to teachers, is seeking an editorial assistant.

The editorial assistant will assist with the magazine and its websites, newsletters, downloads, and books. The editorial assistant will help editors in publishing digital content on our instructional guitar site, AcousticGuitarU.com, as well as provide administrative support for the editorial department, generate content for marketing e-mails, and handle special projects.

Magazine is located in San Rafael, California, just 20 minutes north of San Francisco. Applicants for this full-time position must have previous publishing/web experience or a commensurate level of journalism education. Familiarity with programs such as Excel, Word, and Access is a must. The ideal candidate will be a skilled proofreader and writer, possess solid communication skills, and have a working knowledge of HTML. We're looking for a self-starter with an eye for detail and the ability to multitask and prioritize projects. Knowledge of and the ability to play guitar is a plus.

Applicants can send résumés and cover letters to Managing Editor Mark Smith at mark@stringletter.com . No phone calls, please.

Pop culture website seeks writers around world

MadlyJuicy is a website up to today's culture. We have readers worldwide in countries such as the United States, Canada, England, Brazil, Australia, France and much more. Our website is growing up fast and we need skilled collaborators.

We are currently seeking writers for the following departments:
* Fashion and Beauty
* Arts and culture
* Music
* Travel
* Food

For the art & culture, music and fashion categories, we are looking for individuals able to talk about daily news, but also who will look for new artists in their area. Interviews and photos always needed.

We need people passionate about what they do. This is a great opportunity for a skilled journalist or blogger who would like to have experience, or for people who simply love any of these topics and want to talk about it days and nights.

We only ask one contribution per week. Visit www.madlyjuicy.com

Stipend: opportunity to access to shows, festivals and many other opportunities for free.

To apply: Please, send a writing sample to giftwriters @ madlyjuicy.com and tell us about you

Freelance concert reviewers wanted for music website

MadlyJuicy is a website up to today's culture. We have readers worldwide in countries such as the United States, Canada, England, Brazil, Australia, France and much more. Our website is growing up fast and we need skilled collaborators.

We are currently seeking writers for the music department. The writer will be asked to participate to shows our partners invite us too. He / She will write reviews of shows and do interviews with artists.

We only ask a few collaborations, which involve going to shows. However this is a very good opportunity since we are working with major record labels. Visit www.madlyjuicy.com

Compensation: free shows thanks to the largest group of record labels in the recording industry.

To apply send an email to giftwriters@madlyjuicy.com

Paid music journalism internship in L.A.

MySpace is offering a paid Spring internship in its music editorial department. Position is located in Beverly Hills, Calif. To be considered you must be a student currently enrolled in an undergrad program.

Myspace's music marketing and editorial department is responsible for online and offline promotions and maintaining the music section of myspace.com Projects/Tasks: QA of content, analytics of promotions, promotion wrap ups (including powerpoint decks and screenshots), photoshop of content, fact checking/writing/editing for the music blog.

Learning Objectives: A greater understanding of the music industry, and hands on experience in online marketing and social networking.

Apply online.

Paid internship @ San Jose music magazine

DRUM! magazine, a San Jose, Calif.-based music magazine, is offering a paid internship. Position pays a $250 stipend each month.

"We're looking for an intern who knows music and drums and is studying journalism, communications or related fields," the ad states. "The intern will be working with our editors and our publisher on web-related projects to develop drumming content for social networking sites, as well as other editorial projects as required.
Responsibilities: Compile research on drumming topics; Communicate with other drummers and customers via social network sites; Post articles online; Conduct interviews or write as needed for print or online."

For more info, click here.

Paid internship @ SF music magazine

The San Jose-based publisher of DRUM! and other music magazines seeks a paid editorial intern. Internships begin in January and pay $250 per month.

"We're looking for an intern who knows music and drums and is interested in journalism or marketing communications," the ad states. "The intern will be working with our editors and our publisher on web-related projects to develop drumming content for social networking sites, as well as other editorial projects as required."

Apply online.

Rolling Stone offers $2,500 college journalism prizes

Rolling Stone magazine is accepting entries for its 34th Annual College Journalism Competition until June 15. Winners receive $2,500.

Awards are given to college journalists in various categories: Entertainment Reporting (reporting on popular music, film or television, including artist profiles and interviews), Feature Writing (stylishly written narratives and profiles that illuminate issues and trends), and Essays and Criticism (commentary, including expressions of opinion and humor, on any subject). The editors of Rolling Stone judge the entries.

A $2,500 prize is awarded in each category. Entries must have been published in a college-student newspaper or magazine between June 1, 2008 and May 30, 2009. The entrant must have been enrolled as a full- or part-time student at the time that his or her entry was published. Winners will be announced in a fall issue.

For more info and to apply, visit the official contest website.

Entertainment journalists @ White Plains Journal News

The Journal News, a 122,00-circulation daily newspaper in White Plains, and Metromix.com seek paid freelance writers and photographers to cover entertainment in the Hudson Valley.

Metromix is a joint venture between Gannett and Tribune newspapers providing an online guide to entertainment scenes in communities around the country.

Freelancers will cover the best restaurants, bars, concerts and more in the Hudson Valley. This means Orange, Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess and Putnam counties -- not New York City.

Send your resume, a "few solid pitches" and work samples to mbiaso@metromix.com.

Location: Poughkeepsie, New York

Entertainment reporter openings @ newspapers

A couple newspapers are seeking entertainment reporters. Entry-level journalists may have a shot at these opportunities:

• The Decatur (Ill.) Herald & Review, a 35,000-circulation daily newspaper located between Chicago and St. Louis, seeks a reporter to cover the local entertainment beat. "While some of what we expect from a reporter involves providing copy for our Friday Life section, we want someone who can also provide lively features for page one and be available for general assignment work," the ad states. Apply online.

• The Hippo, a 34,000-circulation weekly newspaper covering southern New Hampshire, seeks a freelancer to contribute stories about music, comedy, trends in nightlife and more. "Writer will get the chance to interview nationally recognized performers as well as up-and-coming local musicians and write stories their show their skill at profiles, event coverage and trend pieces," the ad states. E-mail cover letter, three best clips and a resume to Hippo editor Amy Diaz at adiaz@hippopress.com.
  

Location: United States

Paid interns @ Entertainment Weekly

Entertainment Weekly, a 1.7 million-circulation magazine that covers movies, television, music, Broadway and pop culture, is offering paid internships this summer.

Internships pay $10 per hour, are full-time, run three months and are based in Los Angeles.

"In addition to office duties such as transcribing and managing the mailroom, interns will have the opportunity to write for the magazine and/or its website, EW.com," the ad states.

By April 1, e-mail a cover letter, resume, and three writing samples (preferably published clips) to John Young at john_young@ew.com.

Location: Los Angeles, California

Entry-level critic @ popular UK music magazine

Entry-level positions in music journalism don't get much better than this. NME, a popular music magazine in the United Kingdom, is offering one young journalist the chance to become a music critic.

"NME.COM has teamed up with The Guardian to give one talented student a chance to join our team.

We are supporting the Student Critic Of The Year category at the Guardian Student Media Awards. And as well as £650 cash and a week's work experience at The Guardian, this year's winner will get a six-month internship as NME.COM's regional blogger.

The winning critic will oversee our regional music-related blogging - attending regional gigs, tours, and reviewing new music releases.

NME.COM Editor David Moynihan explained: 'This is a great opportunity for an up-and-coming journalist to get their own column on one of the most respected magazine websites in the world, read by over four million users every month. It'll be a Willy Wonka-esque golden ticket, giving them incredible access to all of their region's live music and the best new music releases long before they're in the shops.'

The deadline for entries is July 3, with winners announced at the awards ceremony in September. For more information, visit the Guardian.co.uk/studentmediaawards."

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Entry-level writer @ British music magazine

Rock Sound, a 25,000-circulation magazine that covers the British alternative music scene, is seeking a full-time editorial intern for an initial six-month period. The paid position is based in London.

"The ideal person will have a passion for music, excellent writing and communication skills, be organised, confident, hardworking, web savvy (html, blogging etc) and be passionate about a career in music journalism," the editor states. "The role will include assisting the Editor, interviewing bands, writing regular pages, uploading content to our website and general day-to-day editorial assistance."

Students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. By February 7, e-mail your CV and covering letter telling us why we should choose you, to: darren.taylor@rock-sound.net.

London, United Kingdom

Writer @ British music magazine

Rock Sound, a London-based music magazine which bills itself as "the UK's leading alternative music magazine," seeks a staff writer who can double as reviews editor.

With a circulation of about 25,000, it's not in the same realm as an NME or Rolling Stone, so perhaps a young journalist has a shot at landing this gig. Applicants need to really know British music, though. The examples they give are knowing Slipknot from Sigur Ros, and Dalek from Dream Theatre.

By January 30, e-mail a resume and cover letter on why they should choose you to darren.taylor@rock-sound.net.