STAFF APPLICATIONS
STAFF APPLICATIONS HAVE CLOSED FOR 2020.
Thank you to everyone who applied!
STAFF APPLICATIONS HAVE CLOSED FOR 2020.
Thank you to everyone who applied!
STAFF POSITIONS
Artist networking: required to reach out to at least one artist or writer per week for publication.
Newsletter developer: required to develop monthly newsletter, to be released on the first day of every month (one-page printout summarizing the contents of our most recent issue, the Midweek Musings for the month, and the new monthly theme).
Outreach coordinator: required to design and/or print advertisements as necessary, coordinate funding for future fellowship programs, and/or network with potential sponsors.
Press outreach/networking: required to pitch to at least one news outlet or media per month (repeats allowed) and to communicate with local or national institutions for partnerships and/or other forms of collaboration.
Social media coordinator: required to establish or maintain It's Real's presence on Instagram, Twitter, and/or Facebook. Should possess knowledge of and previous experience with marketing on Instagram, Facebook, and/or Twitter.
Staff artist and/or writer: writers required to produce monthly content for Midweek Musings (research, personal narrative); artists required to produce monthly content as illustrations for Midweek Musings, social media, and/or as cover art. General submissions to the magazine (including prose or poetry) should be submitted through the General Submissions page. May apply to both positions.
Website developer: required to update weekly Midweek Musings, compile monthly issues, and/or update, create, or provide feedback on website pages. Preferably possesses strong skills and/or previous experience in website development.
Newsletter developer: required to develop monthly newsletter, to be released on the first day of every month (one-page printout summarizing the contents of our most recent issue, the Midweek Musings for the month, and the new monthly theme).
Outreach coordinator: required to design and/or print advertisements as necessary, coordinate funding for future fellowship programs, and/or network with potential sponsors.
Press outreach/networking: required to pitch to at least one news outlet or media per month (repeats allowed) and to communicate with local or national institutions for partnerships and/or other forms of collaboration.
Social media coordinator: required to establish or maintain It's Real's presence on Instagram, Twitter, and/or Facebook. Should possess knowledge of and previous experience with marketing on Instagram, Facebook, and/or Twitter.
Staff artist and/or writer: writers required to produce monthly content for Midweek Musings (research, personal narrative); artists required to produce monthly content as illustrations for Midweek Musings, social media, and/or as cover art. General submissions to the magazine (including prose or poetry) should be submitted through the General Submissions page. May apply to both positions.
Website developer: required to update weekly Midweek Musings, compile monthly issues, and/or update, create, or provide feedback on website pages. Preferably possesses strong skills and/or previous experience in website development.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Application form: See attached below.
Statement of purpose: Why do you want to join It's Real? What is your experience and perspective on mental health in Asian American communities (feel free to share as much or as little as you'd like), and how will you contribute to the It's Real community? How do you think the magazine can be improved, and how would you improve it? Do you like pineapple on pizza? Submit a statement of 150-600 words through the application form.
STAFF WRITERS AND/OR ARTISTS ONLY: 2 samples of writing (journalism, research, and/or personal narrative) no more than 5 pages long, and/or 3 sample pieces of art.
Statement of purpose: Why do you want to join It's Real? What is your experience and perspective on mental health in Asian American communities (feel free to share as much or as little as you'd like), and how will you contribute to the It's Real community? How do you think the magazine can be improved, and how would you improve it? Do you like pineapple on pizza? Submit a statement of 150-600 words through the application form.
STAFF WRITERS AND/OR ARTISTS ONLY: 2 samples of writing (journalism, research, and/or personal narrative) no more than 5 pages long, and/or 3 sample pieces of art.