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**Non-Paying Internship Ideal For Students Looking for College Credit or Aspiring Writers Looking To Improve Their Skills**

Please View the Instructions Below on How to Apply for the Position Properly

Dead Talk Media is looking for up-and-coming writers to join our internship program at Dead Talk News Dead Talk News is an online publication focusing on the Film/Television Entertainment Industry. We are looking for creative people to write articles and cover all aspects covering Film and Television.

Again, Please Note that This is a Non-Paying Internship Position for College Credit.

Dead Talk Media is a Film/TV Production and Distribution Studio. Currently producing the Entertainment TV Talk Show Dead Talk Live, featuring Celebrity Interviews and Distributing Films across all major Video-on-Demand Platforms.

Writers will have their articles featured on Dead Talk News. You can select from a list of topics and pitch your ideas for articles. We cover the latest entertainment news, upcoming film/series releases, reviews of current releases, listicles, and new takes on old movies. We also publish reviews for books, graphic novels, video games, and music. As a writing intern, you will be responsible for creating and contributing at least two entertainment-based news stories per week. You must also be willing to learn and improve your writing under the guidance of our editors, participate in web-based company discussions and surveys, and occasionally prepare for and provide feedback on our show as part of the team. Needless to say, you must work well in a team environment and be well-versed in minor technological requirements, such as Google Apps, project management, and WhatsApp.

How to Submit Application

  • To apply, please email a sample of your work to efrain@deadtalklive.com along with your name.
  • Applicants who do not submit samples will NOT be considered. We appreciate your understanding.

Please email at least one sample of your writing to efrain@deadtalklive.com for your application to be considered. Thank you

  • Dead Talk Media Team

Job Type: Internship

Pay: Up to $25.00 per month

Work Location: Remote

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