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Writing & Reporting Internship: Summer 2016

RoomZoom is a Brooklyn-based startup that matches highly compatible roommates based on a unique algorithm we wrote. It’s like Match or OK Cupid for finding roommates; a web app to use instead of Craigslist. You will join a young, energetic team for a fun, high-impact internship focused on defining the editorial voice of our news component, news.roomzoom.com.

Duties & Process

Three posts weekly for RoomZoom’s news site, news.roomzoom.com.

1. Your 5-10 pitches for the week come in on Monday and should play to your interests. We will pick 3-5 to produce. 2. Pieces are written by you or a writer you choose; edited by you, top edited by Elien.
3. Past writing/editing experience for a publication is a plus.
4. Photo-driven posts are welcome.

5. Applicants should have an aesthetic at least compatible news.roomzoom.com but feel free to push the boundries. 6. Applicants with ideas regarding further defining RoomZoom’s voice or aesthetic are welcome.
7. Post subject matter will vary from a photo essay of a great apartment, a funny anecdotal essay, a neighborhood guide, tips on shared living, music coverage, etc.

Schedule & Time Commitment
Start Date: June 1st, 2016 Full time. In total, expect to spend at least 20 hours in the office and at least 20

Completion: Sept. 1st, 2016

Experience & Compensation

hours out reporting and writing every week week.

Your voice will be heard, your good ideas implemented, and you will have a significant impact on the company. We take community journalism seriously, it’s a big component of our community. You will become part of the RoomZoom core team and work directly with the founder. We will happily sign for any credits, write recommendation letters, etc. A $1,500 stipend will be paid in three $500 installments.