Editorial Assistant
Type: Full-time, in-office position
Location: 166 Government St., Mobile, AL 36602
Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mondays – Thursdays, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fridays
Mobile Bay Magazine is looking for a bright, creative individual to join its editorial team!
Primary responsibilities include writing, copyediting and other production tasks as needed. Applicant should have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), work well in a team environment and be able to meet production deadlines. Must be proficient in AP Style. Bachelor’s degree in English, communications or other related field is required. Experience with Microsoft applications and Adobe InDesign is preferred.
To apply, please send a resume and writing samples/portfolio link to Maggie Lacey at [email protected] with the subject line, “Mobile Bay Editorial Position.”
Editorial Internships (Unpaid)
In the fall, spring and summer, Mobile Bay Magazine selects several college students and recent graduates for our internship program. Interns work directly with the editorial staff in nearly every step of the publishing process. Responsibilities include fact checking, editing, light copywriting, production assistance and light photo styling. The ideal candidate is a hardworking go-getter with an eye for detail, a passion for storytelling and close ties to the Mobile Bay area. A major in journalism, communication, English or a related field is preferred.
In general, applicants must be in their junior year or later. Dates and times are flexible, though interns must work at least 20 hours per week. Most colleges and universities accept this internship program as course credit. While applicants are exposed to aspects of graphic design and advertising, we do not offer internships specifically in these fields. The position is unpaid. To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, writing samples and the dates you are available to maggie@pmtpublishing.com with the subject line “MB Intern.” Email only, please.