Careers & Internships
The place where Latinos want their stories told
At Our Esquina, we want to be the place where Latinos want their stories told. Through written features, powerful columns, social media storytelling, documentaries and podcasts, we want to change the landscape of coverage of Latinos in sports media. We seek to provide a voice for all the futbolistas and peloteros and the many journalists eager to participate as well.
Internship Program
From the sweet swing of Fernando Tatis Jr. to the masterful strike of Carlos Vela, Latinos are more prevalent now than ever across major American sports. While it is not uncommon to see a Latino gracing the nightly sports highlights, it is far more rare to see the level of coverage to match.
Far too often the voices of Latinos are hidden behind interpreters or not heard altogether. More so, the lack of Latinos covering sports is disheartening.
At Our Esquina, we want to be the place where Latinos want their stories told. Through written features, powerful columns, social media storytelling, documentaries and podcasts, we want to change the landscape of coverage of Latinos in sports media. We seek to provide a voice for all the futbolistas and peloteros and the many journalists eager to participate as well.
As we continue to grow our company, we are seeking highly-motivated students to join us as summer, fall or spring interns.
As an intern with Our Esquina, you will have the opportunity to leave your mark on our brand. During your time with Our Esquina, you will pitch and contribute at least five written stories, participate in brainstorming sessions and help with social media.
Requirements:
- Must be a Sophomore or above (Graduate students are also encouraged to apply)
- Must have a strong interest in Latino culture and sports.
To Apply, Please Submit The Following:
- A resume highlighting your experiences and skill set
- 3-5 clips that showcase your writing and/or multimedia skills. Clips can come from a variety of sources, including prior internships, on-campus student media organizations and university-based coursework.
- A letter of recommendation from a university professor
- A 500-750 word essay on one of the following topics:
- The importance of diversity in sports media.
- What does being Latino mean to you?
Internship is unpaid, however, students will receive course credit through their school. In addition, students will be paired with a mentor actively working in sports and will receive future consideration for more in-season paid opportunities at Our Esquina.
Questions can be forwarded to:
- Jose de Jesus Ortiz, Our Esquina Founder: jesusortiz@ouresquina.com
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