Welcome to the WriteGirl Alum Network!
Welcome to a resource page for the WriteGirl Alum Network – a network of alums of WriteGirl programs.
We’re excited to share some writing and career resources with you, as well as help you prepare for your next career move!
Also, we miss you and we want to know what you’re up to so that we can continue to be a valuable resource for our alums! Give us an update! We’d love to hear from you!
Job & Career Resources
Jobs / Work Opportunities
TeenLife.com — If you are a teen or young adult with a strong sense of what your passion is and with the ability to write about it, TeenLife.com is starting a new series of guest posts featuring teens and young adults writing on the topic of "How I Found/Pursued My Passion." They are open to a wide range of ages, experiences, and topics. Please contact support@teenlife.com if you have any questions!
Internships
We’ve compiled a great list of internships! Click here for the full list.
UNITE-LA – Internships for people 16-24 years old that live in LA County. The program offers 160 hours of paid work experience within sectors such as Business Development, Marketing, Design, IT, and Software Development. To see requirements and to apply, click here! Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. If you have any questions, please email Krisia Barrera at kbarrera@unitela.com or Diana Balbuena (WriteGirl Alum) at dbalbuena@unitela.com.
FSG Books — FSG Books is taking remote fall interns! Interns can be from anywhere in the US; this is a great way to learn about publishing and work with awesome people. Email a résumé and cover letter (highlighting your experience and why you want to intern with FSG Books) to fsg.internship@fsgbooks.com
I Think an Idea – I Think an Idea is looking for highly motivated, skilled individuals who can face the challenge of working in the competitive world of digital media marketing. Interns will gain the experience needed to propel them into a highly rewarding career in the fields of social media marketing, SEO services, and online reputation management. Internships are unpaid and run for 90 days. They are currently looking for an Editorial Journalism Intern, a Social Media Marketing Intern, an Email Marketing Intern, a Simple web and graphic design Intern and a Public Relation/PR Intern. Find out more & apply HERE.
Other Job/Internship Listings
ABC7 Jobs & Internships
NBCUniversal Jobs
Warner Bros. Internships
Sony Jobs & Internships
CBS Jobs & Internships
RPA Advertising Internships
JournalismJobs.com
BookJobs.com
Resume Resources & Interview Tips
Job Hunting & Career Guide from the Los Angeles Public Library
If you know of a job or internship our WriteGirl alums may be interested in, contact Katie at membership@writegirl.org.
Click to download our Creativity Care Kit made BY WriteGirl Alums FOR WriteGirl Alums!
writing & publishing opportunities
Writing Contests
BOOKFOX is a great list of writing contests, year-round.
Opportunities
Exposition Review — Interested in working at Expo and learning more about publishing and the inner workings of an independent literary journal? Click here for upcoming opportunities.
Events in Los Angeles
Local Bookstore Readings: Check out events at your nearest independent bookstore: Book Soup, Skylight Books, the Last Bookstore, Chevalier’s Books, Small World Books all have events featuring writers.
Resources for Students
Course Hero — An online platform with more than 20 million course-specific documents, is the perfect study buddy for college students. Course Hero is full of course notes uploaded by students and educators, study guides, a blog full of advice from current and past students, and tutors available 24/7.
Technology Resources
Free, Limited Term Internet for Students - In response to education moving online, Spectrum and Comcast / Xfinity have announced they will provide students and others with free internet access for 60 days. All of the options have different processes, so click HERE to learn more about these options.
