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 the Editor Intern and Media Intern 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:

1. Editor Intern

– Write 3 articles (about 500-800 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

2. Media Intern

– Produce 3 short videos (approximately 10 min) over the semester

– Work with Media Director and media team to learn about different filming techniques and editing softwares

– Scholarship of ₩300,000 for one semester

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you are interested in either positions, please send an email to [email protected].

For the Editor Intern Role please include:
• A brief self-introduction, including what semester you’re in
• A CV (Editor specific)

• At least one non-academic writing sample
[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
• Specify between Media Intern or Editor Intern in your application as well as email subject

For the Media Intern Role please include:
• At least one sample of your media work
[If you have ever produced media work, you may submit it. Please include where it was originally released. If possible, please include a link.]

[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
• Specify between Media Intern or Editor Intern in your application as well as email subject

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
• Application Period: August 23, 2023 to September 8, 2023 at 23:59

Interview Period: September 10, 2023 to September 13, 2023
(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 usage rights to the photo.

Email your pitch to the Co-Editor-in-Chief at [email protected]