NOVAsia Is Hiring: Open Call For Applications and Contributors!

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

HIRING:  This semester we are looking to fill the Junior Editor and Media Producer positions. We are also looking to hire interns under those two roles.

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

POSITIONS:

1. Media Producer

– Work with the Media Director and Co-Editor-in-Chief to produce 3 full length podcasts (40-50 minute) over the semester

– Film, assist in video editing, caption writing, and thumbnail creation

– Manage and communicate with the podcast guests

– Assist in social media updates [logo design and organization]

-Scholarship of ₩1,000,000 for one semester

2. Media Intern

– Work with the Media Director and Co-Editor-in-Chief to produce 3 short podcasts (about 15 mins or more) over the semester

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

– Scholarship of ₩300,000 for one semester

3. Junior Editor

– Write at least 3 articles (about 1200 words or more) over the semester (non-academic writing style, with a focus on international studies)

– Work with the Co-Editor-in-Chief to organize the timeline of article releases

-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 ₩1,000,000 for one semester

4. Editor Intern

– Write 3 articles (about 500-800 words) over the semester

– Work with Editor-at-Large to learn both editorial skills and the publication process

– Scholarship of ₩300,000 for one semester

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you are interested in either positions, please send an email to novasiamag@gmail.com.

For the Junior Editor and Editor Intern Roles 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 Junior Editor or Editor Intern in your application as well as email subject

For the Media Producer and Media Intern Roles 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 podcast pitches that you would like to produce
• Specify between Media Producer or Media Intern in your application as well as email subject

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
• Application Period: August 23, 2022 to September 4, 2022 at 23:59

Interview Period: September 7, 2022 to September 11, 2022
(either in-person or via Zoom)

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