wanted: editorial intern

GUP magazine is looking for an editorial intern to strengthen our team, per January/February 2010.

Responsibilities
To provide editorial support for GUP Magazine online and print version:
- Writing of copy for the magazine
- Article proposals
- Monitoring online traffic
- Keeping GUPs 3rd party social community sites up-to-date
- (Partly) text editing the magazine and website
- Contributing ideas
- Conducting interviews
- Support for office-management
- Support in organising and promoting events
Summary: the successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of running a niche magazine and extensive online platform.

Skills
- Flawless in English (writing and speaking)
- Affinity with (art) photography
- Creativity
- Communication aptitude
- Pro-active attitude
- Independent worker
- Commercial mindset
- Affinity with contemporary magazines

Interns will
- Develop contemporary editorial skills
- Obtain practical editorial experience as a working member of the editorial team
- Produce articles and interviews independently
- Learn how to efficiently prepare for and adapt to current events
- Enrich their CV
- Learn how to manage and work to deadlines
- Maintain relationships with external contacts

Period
A minimum of five months. Fulltime.

Location
Amsterdam city centre (Jordaan)

Applications
Send a CV and (brief) letter of motivation to: Peter Bas Mensink - peterbas@gupmagazine.com

Applicants cannot be over 35 years of age.
Being Amsterdam-based is a pro.