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Spring 2025 Illustration Intern

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Design
    Creative Arts & Fashion
  • Washington
    Remote
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • 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.

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

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is for Spring 2025.

Is this internship paid?

Yes, the internship is a paid position offering $19 - $21 an hour.

What kind of projects will I be working on?

You will be collaborating on creating visuals to accompany published work sitewide, compiling visual research, assisting in photo research, and producing final artwork.

What skills are required for this role?

Candidates should have strong written communication skills, an enthusiasm for collaboration, and be open to discussing their work critically.

How many portfolio examples should I submit with my application?

You should submit three to five examples of past illustration work from your portfolio with your application.

Who will I be working with during the internship?

You will be working closely with the design team, editorial teams, editors, and writers across all departments.

Will I have the opportunity for feedback on my work?

Yes, the internship involves brainstorming, sketching, and critically reviewing work with the art team, providing ample opportunity for feedback.

Can I work full-time as an intern?

The specifics of full-time versus part-time hours may vary, but the internship is structured to accommodate the fast-paced daily production needs of the team.

What type of educational background is preferred for this role?

The ideal candidate has a strong interest in journalism and storytelling, typically pursuing a career in editorial design, illustration, or photo editing.

Is the internship remote or in-person?

The majority of the design team works remotely, but candidates should be open to remote collaboration.

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Entertainment & Media
Industry
201-500
Employees
1996
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Slate is a daily online magazine and podcast network that helped invent the voice of the web. Founded in 1996, Slate is a general-interest publication offering analysis and commentary about politics, news, business, technology, and culture. Slate’s strong editorial voice and witty take on current events have been recognized with numerous awards, including the National Magazine Award for General Excellence. Slate’s podcast network, established in 2005 with the launch of Political Gabfest, produces more than 20 podcasts, including Slow Burn, Culture Gabfest, What Next, Decoder Ring and more. Slate.com reaches more than 25M unique visitors and averages more than 40M pageviews every month. Slate's podcast network garnered more than 190 million downloads in 2022.