When it comes to the post-graduation world, having your work published is a major plus when looking for jobs. Not only does it look great on a resume, but also provides you with real-world experience — even if it’s only considered freelance work.
But where can you get published while you’re still in college? Well look no further: here are seven different sites that encourage Millennials to submit their work — or are constantly looking for new staff writers.
Rookie Mag
If you haven’t already heard of girl-boos Tavi Gevinson…what are you doing with your life? Gevinson is the co-founder of Rookie Mag, a publication that’s geared towards high-school girls, but accepts work from authors of all ages/genders. Their articles are submission based and range from poetry to advice pieces to submissions based around their monthly theme. There’s an entire page dedicated to the guidelines on how to submit work. I would recommend thoroughly reading through all of the requirements before submitting — there’s quite the list!
PolicyMic
If you like writing about news or puzzling over controversial topics, then this is the outlet for you. PolicyMic is a section of Mic, a website developed to give Millennials a voice about what’s going on in our world — because founders Chris Altchek and Jake Horowitz believe that Millennials are capable of sparking “interesting conversations.” To learn more about applying to be one of the PolicyMic writers, look here.
USA Today Collegiate Correspondent Program
The college section of USA Today, the Collegiate Correspondent Program, offers a 16-week program for writers to apply to, once every semester and again in the summer. This is another amazing outlet to write for if you’re interested in writing about news. They have set application dates for every semester, so if you’re interested, prepare your application ahead of time!
HerCampus
The online outlet for all different types of topics relating to young women, there are many different positions you can apply for, based on your preference. Also look to see if you have a HerCampus chapter at your college or high school — and if not, you can also apply to start one!
College Fashionista
One of the best online outlets for those interested in writing about fashion, beauty or lifestyle topics. They call their interns “StyleGurus,” and open applications for them every semester! If you have experience in writing, photography, marketing and social media, then this is the place for you.
BuzzFeed Community
If you’re looking to write about more fun and low-key topics, then sign up to write for the BuzzFeeed community. The editors look over all submissions within 24 hours, and if they like your work, they’ll promote it! You can also choose which pieces you want to be considered for promotion once a day, so you have plenty of chances to get your work out there.
