Blinter Magazine Staff Writer, Photojournalist, or Photography Specialist

Please indicate which position you are applying for in your application --- we are also accepting applications via email: reach out directly to Emily Degn, editorial director of Blinter Magazine, at [email protected] with a resume, answers to this application's questions, and which position you are applying for. Contents: About Blinter Magazine About the positions About Blinter Magazine Blinter Magazine covers all things People + Planet, and we are proudly run and operated entirely by volunteers. We tell place-based stories that inspire readers to see the world and care about the state of it. Named after the Scottish word for “glimmer” or “flicker,” this publication celebrates the way that nature (humans included) can leave us wonderstruck. Not only does our name capture the beauty of our world, but it pays homage to our northern roots. With origins in the north – specifically the Pacific Northwest, Scandinavia, and the Celtic Isles – we focus on storytelling that covers this part of the world. However, we make it a point to explore every corner of our planet, so our tales reach further than our geographic history. Our beats are: Climate & Ecology To See the World Sustainable Foodways Art & Culture We also publish interviews conducted with inspiring people who are making the world a better place. Our article topics range from Nordic berry-picking practices to how biophilic design is changing cities to the cultural weight of desiccation. We pride ourselves on telling stories that conscious readers would want to read. Blinter Magazine is for people who like to forage just as much as they like to visit art museums in the city. It’s for people who are inspired by zero-waste fashion designers, artivists, and Norwegian film. It’s for those who are curious about earthships and the best places to camp in Puget Sound. It’s for those who go to Disneyland and head straight for Tarzan’s treehouse and those who cry over land art. It's for those who are curious about the "who" behind climate change: whom it's harming, who is causing it, and who is doing something about it. We lead with a human touch across all beats, and value strong imagery, emotional language, and inspired angles, making it a point not to practice the adjective-less and neutral style of other outlets. This is journalism with feeling. This is Blinter. About the 2026-2027 Editorial Cohort This internship is for anyone who wants to be part of the storytelling magic, is passionate about nature, and wants to learn more about place-based editorial. A) There are a few open positions, including: Staff Writer You will be expected to write 2 articles a month, barring scheduled commitments. All work is done remotely and, aside from required storyboard meetings, asynchronously. Your key responsibilities will include: -Writing fresh and original articles for Blinter Magazine based on your own story pitches or assignments -Sourcing at least three images for each article, including a featured image to serve as the cover, reaching out to photographers and brands as necessary -Plugging in your articles into WordPress by the end of the month previous to the publishing round (for example, submit your article by the end of May if your article is planned for the June edition) -Outreach to expert sources, as necessary, per the discretion of the writer -Conducting research and ensuring all information is factual and relevant -Attending a required training session -Attending monthly 60-minute storyboard meetings Photojournalist Per month, you will be expected to source 10 photographs, upload them into the Blinter Magazine media library, and write 1 visuals-heavy story, barring scheduled commitments. All work is done asynchronously (aside from remote meetings, as outlined below) and remotely. Your key responsibilities will include: -Sourcing or taking at least 10 images a month, uploading them into the Blinter Magazine media library in WordPress -Reaching out to photographers and brands as necessary for imagery, adhering to the moodboard -Uploading all photography into the Google Drive -Writing 1 visuals-heavy story per month, inclusive of at least 6 images sprinkled throughout the article, including the featured image -Creating your own moodboard to align with Blinter Magazine (to ensure you have a grasp of the visual identity of the magazine before digging in) -Attending a required training session Photography Specialist You will be expected to source photographs for Blinter Magazine’s stories, barring scheduled commitments. You can expect to contribute imagery for at least 9 articles published in Blinter Magazine by the end of this internship. All work is done asynchronously (aside from remote meetings, as outlined below) and remotely. Your key responsibilities will include: -Sourcing at least 3 images for each assigned article, either using photography that you’ve taken or responsibly sourced -Reaching out to photographers and brands as necessary for imagery, adhering to the moodboard -Uploading all photography into the Google Drive -Creating your own moodboard to align with Blinter Magazine (to ensure you have a grasp of the visual identity of the magazine before digging in) -Attending a required training session at the beginning of the internship