Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from The Ambony.
Job overview
The Entertainment Journalist Internship at The Ambony offers a virtual, unpaid opportunity to gain writing experience covering entertainment industry topics focused on people of color.
Responsibilities and impact
The intern will write weekly in-depth articles, commentary, and reviews related to film, TV, creators, or business aspects of entertainment, contributing socially relevant fact-based commentary.
Compensation and benefits
The internship is unpaid and virtual, providing valuable writing experience but no financial compensation or benefits.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have an interest and aptitude in writing about the entertainment business and reviewing film or TV, along with critical thinking skills for socially relevant commentary.
Career development
The internship provides practical writing experience and exposure to entertainment industry topics, beneficial for career growth in journalism or media.
Work environment and culture
The company values diversity and equal opportunity, encouraging applications from various backgrounds and providing accommodations for disabilities.
Company information
The Ambony, through A Hot Set, covers global entertainment news focusing on people of color with in-depth analysis and commentary.
Job location and travel
The internship is virtual, with a preference for applicants from Metro Los Angeles or New York City but open to all locations.
Application process
Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and three published clips, and can learn more via the media kit link provided.
Unique job features
The role uniquely focuses on entertainment media from the perspective of people of color, offering a socially conscious writing experience.
Company overview
The Ambony is a digital platform that specializes in curating culture and lifestyle content aimed at empowering and connecting audacious individuals, particularly people of color. The platform delivers transformative and engaging material that intersects culture and success, fostering a sense of community and inspiration. It operates under A.N. Publishing and offers opportunities for aspiring journalists through internships focused on topics like music, fashion, beauty, and social affairs. The Ambony's mission is to elevate voices and perspectives often underrepresented in mainstream media.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your writing skills, particularly in entertainment journalism, focusing on film, TV, and business-related content relevant to people of color, which aligns with The Ambony’s mission.
Emphasize your ability to produce weekly in-depth articles, commentary, or reviews, showcasing critical thinking and socially relevant fact-based writing in your resume.
Apply through multiple platforms including The Ambony’s corporate website, LinkedIn, and other internship/job boards to maximize your chances of being noticed.
Connect with current or past interns and editorial staff at The Ambony on LinkedIn; start conversations with ice breakers like commenting on a recent article they published or asking about their experience with the internship program.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'entertainment journalism,' 'film and TV reviews,' 'business side of entertainment,' and 'critical commentary' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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