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!

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.
• Are passionate about not just building your portfolio, but also contributing to the development of NOVAsia.

POSITIONS:

Editorial Intern [CLOSED]
• Write 3 articles (about 800-1200 words) over the semester
• Work with Editor-at-Large and editing team to learn both editorial skills and the publication process
• Scholarship of ₩300,000 for one semester

Junior Editor [CLOSED]
• Write at least 3 articles (1200 words or more) over the semester
• Work with the Editor-at-Large to edit, design, and format content
• Work with Editor-at-Large to learn both editorial skills and the publication process
• Scholarship of ₩500,000 for one semester

Media Intern
• Produce 3 short videos (~10 mins) over the semester
• Work with the media team to learn about different filming techniques and editing software
• Scholarship of ₩300,000 for one semester

Junior Media Producer
• Assist in the production of short videos over the semester
• Assist the Senior Producers with the production of docu-style production
• Work with Media Director and media team to learn about different filming techniques and editing software
• Scholarship of ₩500,000 for one semester

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you are interested in either positions, please send an email to novasiamag@gmail.com. 
Specify between positions in your application as well as the email subject.

For the Editorial Intern/Junior Editor please include:
• A brief self-introduction, including what semester you’re in
• A CV (Editor specific)
• 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 that you would like to write about

For the Media Intern/Junior Media Producer 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 that you would like to produce

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
• Application Period: August 21, 2024 to September 6, 2024 at 23:59
• Interview Period: September 9, 2024 to September 15, 2024 (via Zoom)

• 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