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You must be collaborative, open to feedback, and have strong written communication skills. Submit a cover letter, résumé, and 3-5 portfolio illustrations.

You will compile visual research, assist with photo and illustration sourcing, collaborate with the team, brainstorm and sketch ideas, and produce final artwork on a fast-paced schedule.

Design

Creative Arts & Fashion

Washington

<div><div><div><b>About the Role</b></div><div>
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Slate&rsquo;s art department is seeking a paid art intern. You'll be collaborating directly with the design and editorial teams to create visuals accompanying our published work sitewide. Our ideal applicant is someone who has a strong interest in journalism and storytelling, who is embarking upon a career as an editorial designer, illustrator, or photo editor, and who is hoping to create a portfolio of strong and expressive work for the future.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Requirements</b></div><div>
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Candidates should be open to and enthusiastic about collaboration and critical discussion of their work, as well as bringing new ideas to the table. The majority of our design team works remotely, and daily production can be fast-paced at times; strong written communication skills are a must. To apply, please send a brief cover letter explaining why you're right for the job, a r&eacute;sum&eacute;, and three to five examples of past illustration work from your portfolio.</div></div>
<div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Responsibilities
</b></h3><ul><li><ul><li>Compiling visual research for feature story art</li><li>
Assisting in photo research for photo, illustration, and photo-illustration work</li><li>
Working hands-on with editors and writers across all departments of coverage</li><li>
Brainstorming, sketching, revising, and critically reviewing with the art team</li><li>
Producing final published artwork on a fast-paced schedule</li></ul></li></ul></div></div>
<div><div>$19 - $21 an hour</div></div>
<div><div><b>About the Company</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Slate, founded in 1996, is a daily online magazine and podcast network that helped invent the voice of the web. Our strong editorial voice and witty take on current events &amp; culture have been recognized with numerous awards, including the National Magazine Award for General Excellence Online. Our podcast network, established in 2005, produces more than 20 podcasts, including Slow Burn, What Next, Decoder Ring, ICYMI, and more.</div><div></div><div><br>
Slate is an affiliate of the Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC). GHC is a diversified holding company whose operations include educational services; home health and hospice care; television broadcasting, online, print, and local TV news; automotive dealerships; manufacturing; hospitality; and consumer internet companies.</div><div></div><div><i><br>
Slate is an affiliate of Graham Holdings. Read the Graham Holdings Company California Worker Privacy Statement </i>here<i>.</i></div></div></div>

About the Role

Slate’s art department is seeking a paid art intern. You'll be collaborating directly with the design and editorial teams to create visuals accompanying our published work sitewide. Our ideal applicant is someone who has a strong interest in journalism and storytelling, who is embarking upon a career as an editorial designer, illustrator, or photo editor, and who is hoping to create a portfolio of strong and expressive work for the future.
Requirements

Candidates should be open to and enthusiastic about collaboration and critical discussion of their work, as well as bringing new ideas to the table. The majority of our design team works remotely, and daily production can be fast-paced at times; strong written communication skills are a must. To apply, please send a brief cover letter explaining why you're right for the job, a résumé, and three to five examples of past illustration work from your portfolio.
Responsibilities
Compiling visual research for feature story art
Assisting in photo research for photo, illustration, and photo-illustration work
Working hands-on with editors and writers across all departments of coverage
Brainstorming, sketching, revising, and critically reviewing with the art team
Producing final published artwork on a fast-paced schedule
$19 - $21 an hour
About the Company
Slate, founded in 1996, is a daily online magazine and podcast network that helped invent the voice of the web. Our strong editorial voice and witty take on current events & culture have been recognized with numerous awards, including the National Magazine Award for General Excellence Online. Our podcast network, established in 2005, produces more than 20 podcasts, including Slow Burn, What Next, Decoder Ring, ICYMI, and more.
Slate is an affiliate of the Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC). GHC is a diversified holding company whose operations include educational services; home health and hospice care; television broadcasting, online, print, and local TV news; automotive dealerships; manufacturing; hospitality; and consumer internet companies.
Slate is an affiliate of Graham Holdings. Read the Graham Holdings Company California Worker Privacy Statement here.

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