Company name: Olympia Media Group
Company website: internship.theodysseyonline.com
Company description or mission: Olympia Media Group and The Odyssey were founded in the fall of 2009 at Indiana University to operate a Greek community newspaper. Since then, The Odyssey brand has quickly expanded from one location to over 20 by the end of 2010; making Olympia one of the fastest growing companies in the US. Current expansion operations will place The Odyssey at over 45 campuses.
Type of position: Internship
Compensation: Unpaid
Hours: Part time
Category:
- News-Editorial
- Advertising
Position title: Creative Team: Writers (5), Editors (2), Photographer and Social Media Director
Position description:
We are looking for leaders in the Greek community that are interested in being a part of our creative team on campus with The Odyssey. These positions are throughout the academic year (August 2013 - May 2014).
We are looking for a diverse team of Greeks representing each house in the Greek system to create and manage the content production of The Odyssey on campus. Writing and editing positions with the Odyssey are a great way to get experience writing for a publication and add a diverse range of writing samples to a portfolio. We also have positions with a focus in photography, social media and marketing.
As a writer, you will select a few sections that you are interested in writing about and work with your managing editor to find the best one for you. You will submit a weekly article online within that section and include photos. You will also be in charge of a featured spread 1-2 times a year.
Required experience:
Desired Qualities:
Must be able to submit one article per week
Ability to hit deadlines consistently Ability to take photos to add to the article (via high-quality camera phone or camera) Knowledge of AP Style not required, but preferred
Additional Requirements and General Information (education, skills,
transportation):
Job location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Salary: unpaid
Date posted: 03/07/13
Application deadline: 07/05/13
Application instructions: If you are interested in being involved with The Odyssey creative team on your campus, please apply online at http://theodysseyonline.com/apply or contact adrian@olympiamediagroup.com for more
information.