I'll Take You To Dinner: A Call for Dining Interns

Cat Nelson | Jun 6, 2013 9:00 am | 1 comment | 1392 reads

Try as I might, I can't eat everything in Beijing on my own. But what is a sad truth for me could be a golden opportunity for you. Looking to get involved in media and publishing? Excited by the energy of today's dining scene in Beijing? If you like to eat, think about it, and then write about it, then interning at the Beijinger will give you all that and more.

As a dining editorial intern, you will participate in the planning, research and execution of articles, blog posts and all the other things that go into the Beijinger magazine and website. Expect to work closely with the Dining Editor (me) and assist in all aspects of the Food & Drink section with room to focus your energy towards particular areas of interest.

Who you are

Living in Beijing and excited to be here
Experienced in writing but eager to learn more
Hungry for knowledge
Thirsty for self-improvement
Able to accept constructive feedback
Versatile and quick to learn
Responsible and hard-working

What you'll get out of it

Magazine and web bylines; clips for your portfolio
Professional coaching in writing and editing
Daily practice in pitching stories
A network of F&B contacts in Beijing
Hands-on knowledge of the production cycle of a monthly magazine and a dynamic daily blog
Work experience for your CV
References and/or a letter of recommendation

What you will do

Pitch and write your own articles for the Beijinger magazine and TheBeijinger.com
Conduct research for (and contribute reporting to) articles by other staff writers and editors
Help out with the moderation of our website
Contribute to and manage independent projects for the Beijinger brand's development
Attend press conferences and events
Help us come up with tenuous themes for recruitment blog posts

What you won't do