Get Involved. Join the Hyphen Staff. Learn Nonprofit Asian Am Mag Biz
JOIN THE HYPHEN STAFF
But wait, what is Hyphen might you ask?
Hyphen
is a national magazine for urban, in-the-know Asian Americans. Covering
arts, culture and politics with substance, style and sass, Hyphen has
become a media must for one of the fastest growing populations in
America.
Hyphen was conceived in 2003 by San Francisco Bay Area journalists
and community leaders who saw the need for a publication about Asian
America that would go beyond Lucy Liu, sushi and yet another
examination of the "model minority" story. With award-winning design
and fresh perspectives that aren't just about identity issues, Hyphen
covers the artists and change-makers who are shaping what it means to
be Asian American. By showcasing people outside the boundaries of
stereotypes, Hyphen acts as a cultural catalyst, inspiring its
readership to branch out — to do, think and create.
Hyphen is not-for-profit and run entirely by volunteers. The
hundreds of hours spent by writers, artists, editors, designers, web
gurus, bloggers, [fill in the blank] coordinators, and other lackeys
all unpaid. It's a labor of love.
BUSINESS TEAM
Hyphen is looking for smart, overachieving,
creative, articulate, innovative, detailed-oriented and above all,
dedicated members to join its Business Team. We are interested in
social justice issues, politics and pop culture. There is no money
involved, just the experience of working alongside the finest Asian
American minds that community college ever produced.
General Duties & Responsibilities:
· Commit to attending meetings (two Tuesdays a month)
· Lend your hand to existing projects, such as advertising and sponsorship efforts, and event planning
· Brainstorm for the good of the magazine
· Lead new initiatives from start to finish (and take over others should you wish)
· Table at Hyphen sponsored events
· Sport our merchandise because it's in fashion every season
Knowledge and Skills:
· Proven human intelligence, don't worry we won't poke you to see if you respond to stimuli
· Team player, and not a lone wolf
· Self-motivated, hard-working ethic
· Post-identity politicked
· Down for the cause but not obsessed by it
· Not easily offended or dissuaded by hard-asses
· Loves culture, your momma and self (not in that order)
In
a nutshell, we're looking for non-flaky folks landlocked to the San
Francisco Bay Area. Those interested should submit a cover letter and
resume to
business@hyphenmagazine.com.
MEET US FIRST TO MAKE SURE WE ARE NOT CRAZY
Sure
thing! If you're now slightly hovering over your seat, let's give you
some wings because you're going to get tired. Meet with the Hyphen
Business Team at EZ5 (located at 684 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA)
from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm on Tuesday, February 24th and Tuesday, March
24th. Come with cash for drinks, a smile on your face, and an open hand
to shake. We welcome you to announce yourself prior to your arrival,
please contact Ianna Huang at ianna(at)
hyphenmagazine.com with any thoughts and/or questions, but please no Spanish Inquisition!