Intern

The Daily Dot, a member of Fragment Media Group, is the web’s most comprehensive source for original internet news and among the fastest growing media companies in the world. We tell the story of the internet each day with uninhibited reporting on the people, apps, memes, and movements that are shaping the world online and off.

Interns for the Daily Dot’s Hi-Res division are experienced writers who are able to report from both the front lines and the dark corners of the web. They have the ability to find and report investigative feature stories.

Roles and Responsibilities

Find and pitch features that incorporate analysis and interviews
Write in an engaging style that adhere to AP Style and Daily Dot guidelines
Assist in research process for in-depth features
Adhere to journalistic standards for fact-checking, accuracy, and fairness
Absorb feedback from editors to progressively improve writing and reporting skills

Interested? Here’s what we’re looking for:

You have at least one semester of professional-level newsroom experience
You meet deadlines
You have experience finding sources and securing interviews
You are skilled in research and analysis
You want to write long-form feature stories
You are comfortable working both collaboratively and independently
You understand and know the Daily Dot brand, internet culture, and online trends
Experience working as part of a virtual team is a plus

Note that this internship is currently fully remote.