Editorial Intern
Role
Starting with administrative tasks, you will also gain experience in:
- the Howcast scriptwriting process;
- researching script topics and consulting experts;
- vetting scripts for accuracy;
- programming and ideation strategy; and
- search engine optimization and the use of metadata.
Skills
- Strong written and inter-personal communication skills
- Genuine interest in emerging digital media
- Ability to work effectively with team members and take direction
- Keen attention to detail and good organizational skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with Google Docs, Microsoft Office preferred
To Apply
Send all of the following to internships+editorial@howcast.com
- Resume
- Cover Email
- introducing yourself and why you think you're right for this opportunity
- telling us which Howcast Video you like the most (visit http://www.howcast.com/videos)
- Academic Transcript (unofficial copies are acceptable)
About Howcast
Founded by veterans of Google and YouTube, Howcast Media brings together the personality of user-generated content with the quality of a professional video studio to help consumers learn how-to do everything from the practical (“How to Paint a Wall”), to the unusual (“How to Get Paid for Donating Plasma”), to the entertaining (“How Not to Get Mugged”) at www.howcast.com. With high-quality video content and vibrant user communities organized around specific topic categories, Howcast provides a wealth of opportunities for distribution and advertising partners. Check out recent reviews by The Wall Street Journal and The Chicago Tribune, among others.
Howcast is set apart by our pursuit of the very best video content. We produce our own video content in our New York City studio with cutting-edge directors as well as through the Howcast Emerging Filmmakers Program, which provides emerging filmmakers with the opportunity to gain experience, exposure and a paycheck. We also welcome stellar instructional content from trusted sources like Playboy, Popular Science, and Home Depot, as well as from some of the best individual video contributors on the web.
