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When you think about the amount of experience required to be hired post-graduation, it’s unnerving. After all, most students are limited to only four summers of learning before taking their first steps in the real world, and if you go to school in a small college town or don’t have the luxury of spending your summer as an unpaid intern, there’s only so much job experience you can get. Luckily there’s another option: remote internships. While they might seem rare and unavailable, remote internships are actually more common than you think.
The below seven companies offer awesome opportunities without you having to leave your bed (or get dressed). Is there anything better than that?
Writing & Editing
Her Campus Media
Her Campus prides itself on being the #1 online community for college women, serving as a starting point for many future journalists. With thousands of contributors submitting content from college campuses all around the world, the site offers content on style, health, dating, academics, campus life and so much more. Remote interns will be trained to write viral articles, write and edit breaking news posts, and work on sponsored content.
How to apply: Her Campus accepts applications for all internships on a rolling basis. You can find more information on the application process here.
Bustle
Bustle is an online women’s interest/lifestyle magazine and is always looking for diverse writers and interns to add to their team. If you’re not in the New York City area and are unable to commute to the office, you could also intern remotely and set your hours around your class schedule.
How to apply: Visit Bustle for the application.
Social Media
LELA Media
Also known as Teen Entertainment & Life Skills Media Network, the site is basically a teen lifestyle magazine that posts the latest on pop culture news, as well as career and fashion advice. During the internship, you’ll work on promoting the site’s content across all social platforms as well as designing plans and tactics to help build subscription and follower bases on all social channels.
How to apply: Interested applicants should head to Intern Queen to apply.
PR/Marketing
Astonish Media Group
Astonish Media Group is a creative media company that focuses on professional branding for its clients who work in a range of industries from entertainment and production to publishing. Interns will be paid a monthly stipend to assist in crafting press releases, sending tips to journalists, completing research and much more.
How to apply: Astonish Media accepts four interns every semester. For more information on how to apply visit Astonish Media Group.
Havenwood Worldwide
Havenwood Worldwide is looking for marketing interns to join their team. Responsibilities would include pitching to the media, participating in research and helping clients book appearances.
How to apply: Visit Intern Queen for the application.
Video and Graphic Design
DivaTalk Radio
At DivaTalk Radio, interns will be expected to edit and produce professional videos as well as designing creative graphics for the website.
How to apply: Internship applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For more information on DivaTalk Radio and how to apply, visit Intern Queen.
Computer Science & Business
ExRex
ExRex is looking for academic interns interested in gaining experience working behind the scenes at an online community for fitness enthusiasts and professional coaches or trainers. Interns will spend 10-13 weeks working 200 hours in total and assisting staff with managing the website.
How to apply: Visit ExRx.net for more information and the application.
