GRL Mag Internship
100% youth-run online platform ★ professional internship ★ ages 14–22
GRL Mag is our completely youth-run online magazine full of articles, interviews, photo and essay series, reviews, etc., and operating as an internship for exceptional teens and young adults around the world.
Applications open 11/15 and close 12/15, with the winter/spring cohort running from 1/17 to 5/6…then we do it all over again in FALL 2022!
THE MISSION
GRL Mag is a safe space for young women and gender-expansive youth to share what they think about art, love, politics, bodies, botany, grammar, mental health… all the things, really. Why won’t my mom stop talking about her diet? Why does my girlfriend insist that I don’t love her because I don’t fold her laundry right? Why do I still feel so much more deeply connected to Adventure Time than anyone else I know? We want to hear you.
We are phenomenal thinkers, lovers, partners, mothers, sisters, painters, writers, screamers, contributors, and we don’t want to wait for someone else to “give us” a platform.
Launched in early 2017, GRL Mag has since had dozens of contributors from all over the world sharing their work. Our goal is to give young women (~14+ years old) a platform to speak their voice and have it be heard.
SPECIAL GUEST MENTORS
We’ve been joined by some of the most talented titans leading the music industry (and similar powerful spaces)…
ELLE KING ★ SHIRLEY MANSON ★ NIK WEST ★ ZELLA DAY ★ DIVINITY ROXX ★ LAUREN MAYBERRY ★ PATTY SCHEMEL ★ MALYNDA HALE ★ EMILY HAINES ★ JENNA ANDREWS ★ RED LIGHT MANAGEMENT ★ ALY COMINGORE ★ CLEARLIGHT MASTERING ★ BONES UK ★ YUMI SAKUGAWA ★ MARSHA BAILEY ★ 137 PRODUCTIONS ★ SHANNON LAY ★ LINDSEY RHOADES ★ MINDY ABOVITZ ★ ELLA RICHIE DEMARIA ★ & SO MANY MORE, SRSLY!
Wonder who we’ll get for YOUR cohort…😏
GRL MAG DEPARTMENTS
EDITORIAL
Research, write/compose, and edit original pieces
CREATIVE
Photography, graphic design, layout
MARKETING & ADS
PR, social media, finding and selecting partners
OPERATIONS
Site maintenance, scheduling
*Everyone will have many chances to work within EVERY “department.” Who knows, maybe you thought you were a reporter but it turns out you have this newfound passion for graphic design, or copyediting, or partnerships, or EVERYTHING, depending on what day of the week it is! This is a rad internship, not a rigid 9–5 bummer! We want you to stay engaged and inspired every single day 😎
click each image in the grid below for cool projects by previous interns!
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Self-identify as a girl, woman, non-binary, or gender-expansive
Live somewhere in the world with a reliable internet connection… Zoom doesn’t yet reach outer space, sorry
Be high school- or college-aged (~14–22 years old)
Have boundless passion for some part of this industry (e.g., writing, researching, publishing, art/design…)
“The best part of the internship was definitely getting to know more really cool people.
We got to interview someone almost every single week! It gave me this perspective on all the cool, amazing jobs that are out there.”
—Monica | 2020 Intern
NEXT STEPS
APPLY or REACH OUT to let us know you’re down for a future cohort. Don’t be shy—you can do ANYTHING you want in this world.
Subscribe to our IG and newsletter…our stuff is ALWAYS RAD and we’re offering incredible new opportunities literally all the time. DON’T MISS OUT!
Rack up major COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS or COLLEGE CREDIT in exchange for having the professional experience of a lifetime
“GR has taught me so much…
…from editing skills to client work to how to get a job. The biggest lesson I learned, though, is how big of an impact a photo can make. A single photo essay can tell the stories of thousands and fight for racial justice, and a photo used for street art can start a feminist revolution… Honestly, I’m not sure what I see myself doing after college and high school. No matter what I’m doing, though, I know I will take everything I learned from GR with me, which is so much.”
—Esmé | 2020 Intern & Current ACYC Member
FAQs
Do you have to have been in Girls Rock as a camper, LIT, etc. in order to apply to be an intern?
Nope! You could have just landed here from Mars. If you’re high school- or college-aged and you’re ready to take your love of modern journalism and BEING HEARD/seen to the next level, please apply!
Do you have to live in or near Santa Barbara or SoCal in order to participate?
No! You can be anywhere in the world, as long as you have a reliable internet or mobile data connection to participate in Zoom sessions, communicate via Discord, work on your projects, etc.!
How many other people will I be working with?
There will be about 20 total GRL Mag interns and 1 dedicated program staff guiding you. Beyond that, you’ll also have access to other GRSB staff as needed, like our Head of Marketing, Executive Director, even some Board Members who work in the industry!
Plus, there’s our special guest mentors…see above for examples of past rad special guests 🤩
Is there an application deadline?
Yes! December 15!
How long does this internship last?
The winter/spring internship cohort begins January 17 and lasts until May 6, with a week off somewhere near the middle for Spring Break. That’s 15 MAGICAL WEEKS of life-changing, professional, inspiring, bonding, skill-building, LOUD goodness.
Then we will have another cohort beginning in September or October 🎉
How often do we meet?
Between group instruction/meetings, one-on-one check-ins, and other touches, plan to be in one or other type of meeting for at least an hour every other week. Beyond that, interns can work on their projects either independently or collaboratively as often as they want/need til they’re done.
Does it cost money to join?
Nope! In fact, we’ll give YOU community service hours or college credit (if you’re currently enrolled in college) for all your hard work, as well as a letter of recommendation at the end of the program.
I just filled out the application! Now what?
We’ll reach out to all applicants by January 10, so check your inbox! THANK YOU FOR APPLYING!!
Questions?
805-699-5247
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