Have you been rendered jobless/studyless by the abominable coronavirus? Well, this is your chance to get involved in an exciting and career-boosting internship opportunity. Our sister-site the Beijinger, is always on the lookout for talent. If you want to get involved in media and publishing, then interning at thebeijinger.com will give you all that and more.

As an editorial intern, you will participate in the planning, research and writing of articles, blog posts and all the other things that go into the Beijinger website. Better yet, if you have a particular niche or obsession – be it food, nightlife, shopping or sports – we can arrange it so that you get to write as much as possible about the things you care the most about.

As everyone knows, getting published is the main route towards a career in journalism, and this could be your first stepping stone.

Most of our interns either end up working for us full time or getting swooped up by another media outlet that has seen their work published here.

Who you are:

• Living in Beijing and excited to be here
• Experienced in writing but eager to get more practice
• Versatile and quick to learn
• Responsible and hardworking
• Excellent written English and at least conversational Chinese; reading Chinese a definite plus

 

What you’ll get out of it:

• Work experience for your CV and bylines for your portfolio
• Professional coaching in writing and editing
• Daily practice in pitching, writing and researching stories
• A network of contacts in Beijing, especially in your field of interest
• Hands-on knowledge of the behind-the-scenes work of a dynamic website
• References and a letter of recommendation

 

What you will do:

• Pitch and write your own articles for thebeijinger.com
• Moderate and edit directory items, classifieds and events
• Attend press conferences and events

 

What you won’t do:

• Make coffee
• Filing
• Take dictation
• Anything that you are ethically/morally opposed to
• Anything that you are banned from doing by a doctor
• Get rich*

Interested?

Send on your CV and why you think you’d be suitable to set the trend for Beijing’s masses as well as any writing samples that you may have to editor@thebeijinger.com.

READ: Are You the Next beijingkids Team Member?

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Beijing is heating in more ways than one: not only have we nearly sold out of vendor space for this year’s Hot & Spicy Festival over Dragonboat Festival weekend (Jun 25-27), but we’ve settled on a suitably fiery theme! And what could be more fitting than the land of everything that is delicioso and picante – México!

Salivating? Put that rabid energy to good use and secure your RMB 30 advance tickets, now on sale! To sweeten the deal we’re throwing in a sombrero with every pre-purchased ticket – for absolutely free! The hats are limited, so get yours now before they sell out.

Note: This year, to prevent overcrowding and to promote social distancing, we will limit the number of people that can enter the venue at any one time. Once you scan the QR code below, please select your entrance time. You will be requested to “check in” to the event during these hours, however, you will not be asked to leave at the conclusion of your allotted time.

Scan here to secure your tickets now!

We’re counting down the days until we can sweat it out together, Beijing!
Watch this space for more details about the food, entertainment, and activities at this year’s fest.

KEEP READING: Save the Date! Hot & Spicy Festival 2020 Is Coming Jun 25-27

Images: the Beijinger, Jezael Melgoza (via Unsplash)