EDITORIAL INTERNSHIP AT CAMAS

EDITORIAL INTERNSHIP: CAMAS MAGAZINE

 APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 30, 2016

Camas, the literary magazine of the Environmental Studies department at UM, is pleased to offer an Editorial Internship for the Spring 2016 semester. We welcome applicants who are interested the process of writing for, editing, publicizing, designing and producing an environmental literature and arts journal of the highest quality. We strongly encourage students with interest in visual art, photography, design, communications, social media, and event organization to apply. Writers, poets, aspiring editors, and brilliant individuals of all backgrounds are enthusiastically welcome to apply for these internships with Camas.

The ideal candidate for this position will:

·       demonstrate consistent initiative and follow-through, even during the busiest moments in the semester,

·       possess skills in website management, social media, and/or fundraising,

·       express interest in event organization and creative public outreach projects,

·       and demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

We invite applicants to consider their own interests, strengths, and experience in the context of the Editorial Internship. What can you bring to the magazine? We enthusiastically welcome your ideas and will work with you to define the parameters of the internship, given your needs and expectations, as well as those of the magazine.

Position responsibilities may include:

·       editing and curating website content,

·       social media management,

·       help with event planning and coordination,

·       solicitation and reviewing submissions,

·       and help with magazine design, promotion, and distribution.

Applications should be received no later than midnight on January 30, 2016 . Finalists will be invited to interview for the position shortly after the deadline.

Please email your completed application to camas@mso.umt.edu. Include a cover letter, CV or resume, and the answers the application questions that follow.

You may also apply for this internship via Griz eRecruiting: job listing 63727/Editorial Intern, Camas Magazine

EDITORIAL INTERNSHIP APPLICATION: CAMAS MAGAZINE

Name  _________________________________________________________________

UM email address_________________________________________________________________

Phone number_________________________________________________________________

Expected graduation date____________________________________________________________

Major(s)  _________________________________________________________________

Minor(s)  _________________________________________________________________

Application questions (no more than 300 words per response)

Please attach written responses to this application.

1. How will the Camas Editorial Internship contribute to your educational, professional, or creative goals?

2. What are some ideas you have for increasing readership of Camas?

3. Please describe your skills, strengths, and experiences as they pertain to your role as Editorial Intern at a journal of environmental literature.

4. Please list two faculty members who can speak to your skills, commitment, and dedication to your work.