Washington Wedding Day is currently seeking an editorial assistant interested in writing about the wedding industry, as well as fashion and shopping, for a 10-to-20-hour-a-week internship position.
The internship program is for enthusiastic and experienced candidates interested in learning about the magazine industry through first-hand experience. This particular opening will directly assist the Washington Wedding Day editor with our Spring/Summer 2020 issue.
The internship starts in September 2019 (specific date is flexible) and runs until January 2020. Academic credit is available for students.
We welcome applications from students and non-students alike, but prefer applicants with a strong interest in pursuing a career in editing or writing. Student applicants needn’t be enrolled in a journalism program, but must have good written and verbal communication skills and be adept with social media.
Interested applicants must already possess the following qualities:
A passion for the written word and magazines, with an additional interest in design, style, fashion and beauty
An obsessive attention to detail
Excellent writing, grammatical and spelling skills
Superior organizational skills
Respect for deadlines
The ability to listen and follow directions
The ability to successfully work independently of others
An adult work ethic and the ability to converse professionally with industry vendors and clients
This internship involves a 10-to-15-hour a week commitment. You will spend time on location at photo shoots, at various bridal functions and events at the editor's request. Projects might include the following: proofreading articles, fact-checking stories, writing sidebars, researching writing assignments, conducting interviews, responding to queries, blogging for washingtonweddingday.com, and pulling and tracking garments (or other pretty things like invitations, accessories or cakes) for photo shoots.
Application Procedure
Email a completed questionnaire (see below) along with a cover letter and resume to Meg Bartley at:
For questions, contact the editor at the email above.
SEATTLE BRIDE + SEATTLE MAGAZINE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM QUESTIONNAIRE
Why do you want to work as an intern at Washington Wedding Day magazine?
If you were suddenly put in charge of Washington Wedding Day magazine, what three aspects of the editorial would you change? Please use specific examples from the current issue and describe how these changes would improve the magazine.
Identify three strengths of a recent issue. Explain.
What periodicals do you read? Why?
Tell us about the last book you read. If you are a student: Tell us about last book you read that wasn’t assigned.
Do you read any design, fashion or style websites, blogs or magazines? If so, which ones and why?
What design, fashion or style news story did you find most interesting from the past year?
What are your favorite clothing boutiques in Washington?
What do you want to gain from your internship experience?
Writing assignment:
1. Write a 200-word story that would work in our “Bride Ideas” or “Bridal Basics” section of Washington Wedding Day magazine. This section covers news and ideas for Washington-area brides and grooms and covers topics ranging from boutiques to wineries to gifts and favors. Get creative!