Application Process
To apply to any of our open positions, please send your resume and responses to join@mochimag.com.
- Which position are you applying for?
- Please describe any relevant experience you have had
- Why do you want to work for Mochi Magazine?
- How did you find out about Mochi Magazine?
- Editorial: Include 3 writing samples and 3 story ideas
- Creative: Include a link to your portfolio
Open Positions
EDITORIAL TEAM: Staff Writer
SOCIAL TEAM: Social Media Coordinator
Mochi Magazine is seeking a Social Media Coordinator to post to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media platforms. The Social Media Coordinator writes copy to promote Mochi’s articles and blog posts, engages with our audiences on each platform, schedules posts, and shares relevant content that would be of interest to Asian American young women. The Social Media Coordinator will work closely with our Director of Social Media on content creation and strategy. The ideal candidate has prior social media experience and keeps up with social media trends.
Qualifications:
Working knowledge of SEO and social media platforms
Experience or interest in creating meaningful content for Asian American young women
Experience or interest in increasing engagement on each platform
CREATIVE TEAM: Photo Director
Mochi Magazine is looking for an enthusiastic photo director to managing photography projects and other creative tasks. Tasks include overseeing the photography team, pitching photo illustrations and products for stories, and then uploading images to our website. The ideal candidate should demonstrate self initiative and desire to support the photography team members in the success and timely submission of projects. The person would also have a keen eye to create the perfect image. Our photo director will be expected to work closely with our art director.
Qualifications:
Solid time management and dependable communication skills
Strong knowledge of Adobe Photoshop or other photo editing software
Experience in planning and executing photoshoots
Have access to light boxes and other photo equipment
Must be based in the greater NY or greater LA regions
BUSINESS TEAM: Marketing Director
Mochi Magazine is seeking someone who will lead the marketing team in event planning, business partnerships, and outreach.
Responsibilities:
Plan and execute Mochi’s annual conference, staff socials, and public events
Cultivate business partnerships with companies for event planning, sponsorships, or donations
Lead marketing communications for college and young professional outreach
Qualifications:
Must be a professional communicator
Must be based in the greater NY area
Passionate about Mochi’s mission and event planning
BUSINESS TEAM: NYC Events Coordinator
Must be based in the greater NY area and have experience and/or enthusiasm for event planning.
Responsibilities:
Organize events for NYC Mochi staff, ideally once a quarter
Support event planning for Mochi’s first annual conference in 2019, which involves securing speakers, ordering food/drinks, determining technology needs, publicizing the event on social media, etc.
Form partnerships with businesses with a mission aligned with ours or have a similar target audience
Create event pages on FB and Eventbrite and handle the communications with Mochi staff and public
Will work closely with Mochi’s President, Marketing Director, and Social Media Director
BUSINESS TEAM: College Ambassador
Mochi magazine’s Campus Ambassador Program offers leadership opportunities for college students who are interested in representing Mochi on their campuses. This volunteer position is a unique opportunity to understand how a digital publisher operates by gaining experience in the marketing and editorial fields. Campus Ambassadors bring and maintain visibility of Mochi magazine in their campus and personal networks, as well as contribute content.
What are the benefits of joining?
Gain experience in how to grow a digital publication and nonprofit organization
Work with a Mochi staff mentor on personal development, projects or goals
Contribute to Mochi’s marketing efforts (e.g., social media campaigns) and editorial calendar
Develop recruitment skills
Become a member of Mochi’s close-knit community
Work to increase Asian American women’s media representation
How do I become a Campus Ambassador?
Qualifications:
Must be an enrolled college student
Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
Exhibit leadership, dependability and enthusiasm for Mochi’s mission
Show initiative and ability to independently work on personal projects
Expected weekly commitment: 1-3 hours
Duration: The ambassadorship will be run according to general semester durations in the Spring and Fall, lasting a minimum of one semester, with the possibility of continuing. We also hold sessions in the summer. Applications are due four weeks prior to the start of a session.
2021 schedule:
Spring: January 11- April 17 (application deadline: December 13, 2020)
Summer: May 15- August 20 (application deadline: April 11, 2021)
Fall: Sept 12- December 17 (application deadline: August 14, 2021)
How to Apply
Email a resume and cover letter to carolekau@mochimag.com. Cover letter should include 2-3 article ideas you may be interested in writing about (writing samples are not necessary, but feel free to send samples if available).
