UU World Intern
Staff Group: Communications—UU World
Location: Boston, Massachusetts (onsite)
Grade: Unpaid and/or for college/university credit
Basic Purpose: UU World is the quarterly magazine of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. In addition to the print magazine, UU World publishes a weekly online version of the magazine at uuworld.org. Interns at UU World will receive valuable experience with both print and online publications, their name on the magazine’s masthead, and clips for their portfolios.
Principal Responsibilities
- In the role of editorial assistant, responsibilities may include fact checking, proofing, editing, simple html markup, photo research and acquisition, and general office duties.
- Writing assignments or web projects, depending on ability and need.
- Performs other duties as requested by supervisor(s), the Director of Communications, the Executive Vice President, or the President.
Applicants must have some school or job experience in publications, preferably in journalistic capacities. Preference is given to higher levels of experience and ability. A professional manner, the ability to follow directions with minimal supervision, and general Internet skills are key to success at this job. Interns must be available to work in our downtown Boston office. Hours are flexible.
People with disabilities, people of color, Hispanic/Latino/Latina and B/G/L/T/I/Q/Q candidates are encouraged to apply. Please send your cover letter, résumé, at least two writing samples (one published and one academic), and three references via email—indicating “UU World Intern” in the subject line—to scohen @ uua.org, via fax to (617) 742-7025, or to Sonja L. Cohen, Assistant Editor, UU World, 25 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108. Email submissions preferred.
About the UUA: The Unitarian Universalist Association is an historic, progressive, religious denomination located on Boston’s Beacon Hill. Our faith community of more than 1,000 self-governing congregations brings to the world a vision of religious freedom, tolerance, and social justice. We are a great place to work and are seeking to increase the diversity of our staff. The UUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information on the UUA, visit us online at UUA.org.
Last updated on Tuesday, May 6, 2008.
