Assistant Editor-Intern

Company Description

News & Media Production- Entertainment

 "Fightlete.com"  

Project Overview: Online TV/Radio Show | MMA/Boxing News - Entertainment
Location: Based in Chicago, IL 

The production team is seeking an Assistant Editor Intern who is passionate and motivated. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable work experience for a career in Journalism and entertainment by accomplishing independent tasks.

The company's executives intend to create an online platform via the Radio/TV show that is not only artful and engaging, but also appealing to a wide audience without the need of large studio budget. With a low budget, high production quality, and marketable content, the Fightlete brand will be all the more appealing to distributors and fans of the fighting world.  Fightlete will allow for the most success for a self-distribution campaign. Small commercially viable outlets have performed well in the past decade on most  media platforms in recent years in the effort to accrue a profit. The Fightlete brand is one that holds a high potential in regards to making an impact in the fighting arena. 

Website: www.fightlete.com

*This is a 100% UNPAID internship.

* Executive letters of recommendation are awarded after the completion of the contract. 

Job Description

The Assistant Editor in Chief:

-Will assist the editor in chief with managing the release of all written material before it is published to the mainstream outlets

- Proof read submitted articles-stories in the effort to select the most professional and entertaining content that will attract interested readers

- Co-Manage a staff of 3-5 internal writers 

- Schedule press releases

- Maintain a strong marketing presence via social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, etc) 

Qualifications

- Completed or Pursuing a degree-certificate in journalism or media related field

- Ability to maintain a professional approach at all times

- Interests in the MMA/Boxing world

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

For more info contact:

Executive Team

 312.890.0777