NOVAsia is Yonsei GSIS’s very own student-run magazine, publishing articles and videos on international trends related to politics, economics, and culture.

HIRING: This semester we are looking to fill four positions. Applicants from all semesters are encouraged to apply! Previous writing or media creation experience not required. 

You can apply if you:
• Are a GSIS student at Yonsei University
• Have an interest in writing or producing non-academic content on topics related to international studies, politics, or culture
• Are passionate about not just building your portfolio, but also contributing to the development of NOVAsia

POSITIONS:

Editorial Intern (2)
• Write 2-3 articles (about 800-1200 words) over the semester
• Work with Editor-in-Chief and editing team to learn editorial skills and the publication process
• Scholarship of ₩350,000 for one semester

Media Intern (2) 
• Produce 2-3 videos over the semester
• Work with the Media Director and media team to learn about different filming techniques, editing software, and social media management
• Scholarship of ₩350,000 for one semester

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you are interested in either position, please send an email to novasiamag@gmail.com.
Specify which position you are applying for in the email subject.

For the Editorial Intern please include:
• A brief self-introduction paragraph, including which semester you’re currently in
• A CV (specific to writing experience)
• At least one non-academic writing sample
• [OPTIONAL] If you have published work in this style, you may submit it. Please include the title and where it was originally published. If possible, please include a link.
• Submit two article pitches for topics that you would like to write about

For the Media Intern please include:
• A brief self-introduction, including what semester you’re in
• A CV
• [OPTIONAL] If you have ever produced media work, you may submit it. Please include where it was originally released. If possible, please include a link.
• [OPTIONAL] If you have ever run a social media account for an institution – personal or business – or created content for one, please include that information in your application.
• Submit two video pitches for topics that you would like to produce

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
• Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 8th, 2026 at 23:59
• Interview Period: Thursday, September 10th, 2026 to Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 

CONTRIBUTORS:

• Want to publish an article or produce a podcast episode?
  • NOVAsia accepts pitches from anyone and will compensate you for your work!

Requirements:

• Your article pitch should summarize your article (100 words), outlining the topic and your argument.
• Article length: 800-1600 words, but this range is flexible
• Our style is casual but informed. The language should be succinct and engaging, and make the article accessible to readers who do not have prior knowledge of the subject.
• Reference online sources with embedded hyperlinks. Offline sources (books, interviews) can be referenced directly in the text.
• We do not write or publish academic articles, so academic footnotes or bibliographies are not necessary.
• We highly encourage contributors to conduct their own interviews in order to support their argument.
• Include at least one photo (min 800×600). You must have the right to use the photo.

Email your pitch to the Editor-in-Chief at novasiamag@gmail.com