Words of Colour online has been showcasing talent of colour in all the writing genres – from film and poetry to plays and novels, as well as our creative projects – since 2008.
The self-funded site covers theatre productions from fringe to the West End, features interviews with creatives as diverse as American crime fiction legend Walter Mosley to Black British director Amma Asante, champions up and coming talent, such as Alfred Fagon Award 2014 winner and Liberian Girl playwright Diana Nneka Atuona, to previewing films such Belle and Selma. It also features filmed interviews and podcasts we produce.
At the end of July 2015 we will be relaunching our website to build on our well-received content.
To assist with this expansion, Words of Colour online is looking for male and female:
- Reviewers for theatre productions, books, films and events
- Budding journalists to conduct Q&A interviews with leading actors, poets, novelists, playwrights, filmmakers and artistic directors
- Poets, novelists, filmmakers, playwrights, actors and directors who would like to contribute to our guest blog section on topics such as being a writer, trying to get an agent, arts funding, industry trends and opinion pieces which are topical. (You don’t have to apply, just email us with your ideas)
- You will have the opportunity to attend press launches, meet established journalists, actors, directors, authors and other creatives
- You will have access to experienced journalists/editors who will feedback constructively on your work and will help you develop your own style and build up your writing portfolio
- You will have access to leading creatives in all the arts sectors and be able to raise the profile of your writing through Words of Colour Productions on different social media platforms
- You will be able to attend our highly rated training programmes and masterclasses for free, or at a greatly reduced rate (depending on the event)
- You must have some experience of online journalism or blogging, with strong writing skills (or very clear signs of potential)
- You will need to display an ability to turn around copy within three to four days
- You need to be able to contribute at least one blog post a month
- You may, on occasion, be expected to attend editorial meetings or an awayday with the team (no more than three times a year)
- Your CV
- Two examples of your writing (published online or offline)
- A cover letter explaining why you would like to write for Words of Colour online
- Two ideas that you think would be relevant to the site
- Your availability from Friday 20 March 2015
- You will receive training as part of your induction process
- You will be able to build on and develop your journalistic skills with the opportunity to write an occasional blog
- You will have the opportunity to commission content
- You will be facilitated to become a competent online editor
- You will work closely with two former senior media professionals who will feedback constructively on your work and will help you develop your own professional skills and experience
- You will have professional supervision and appraisals
- You will be based in an office in Farringdon close to public transport and eateries
- You will have access to leading creatives in the arts, technology, academic and digital sectors
- You will be able to attend some of our highly-rated training programmes and masterclasses for free
- You must have some experience of uploading content and images to a blog or website
- You must have some journalism and/or blogging experience and be able to display strong writing and editing skills (or very clear signs of potential)
- You need to be a fast learner and must be able to work under reasonable pressure
- You must have strong interpersonal and telephone skills
- You will be expected to attend regular editorial meetings with the website editors
- You must have an interest in the arts, women’s issues and diversity
- The successful applicant will undergo a two day induction process (unpaid but out of pocket expenses will be covered). Once this has been successfully completed, the three month part time internship programme will be a paid position with the possibility of an extension.
- Your CV
- Two examples of your writing (published online or offline)
- A cover letter explaining why you would like to undertake the online editor internship programme
- Two ideas that you think would be relevant to Digital Women UK online and Words of Colour online
- Your availability from Monday 30 March 2015
Benefits
Eligibility
How to apply (reviewers and budding journalists only)
We will need:
Deadline
Friday 13 March 2015.
Please email your application to [email protected]. Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted.
If you would like to discuss the options before you apply, call Joy on 0203 176 5646. Please note, these are not paid positions.
Online editor internship
Wanted for Digital Women UK and Words of Colour online (part-time/three months – initially)
Words of Colour online and its sister site Digital Women UK (www.digitalwomenuk.co.uk), are looking for a digitally-minded graduate with strong social media, online research and writing skills, who wants to develop their editing, planning, online and commissioning experience. We also want someone who can assist us with our diverse social media platforms. You will work closely with the executive editors of both websites.
Benefits
Eligibility
How to apply
We will need:
Deadline
Friday 13 March 2015.
Please email your application to [email protected]. Please note that only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
If you would like to discuss the options before you apply, call Joy on 0203 176 5646.
Terms and conditions
The successful applicant will be required to sign an agreement that they are able to undertake the internship for the duration.