Girltaku is seeking enthusiastic anime, manga, and gaming fans to participate in our Blog Writer Internship Program and contribute to our blog. This program offers the opportunity to gain practical writing experience, collaborate with our editorial team, and develop a portfolio of published articles.
We welcome applications from aspiring journalists, experienced fan writers, and individuals seeking to enter the fields of entertainment and pop culture writing. Turn your love for fandom into published work!
Open Internship Positions:
Anime Reviews: Shoujo + Josei
We seek anime fans passionate about shoujo and josei, from classic romances to contemporary slice-of-life series. You will write reviews, explore new releases, and spotlight series that resonate with female audiences.
Manga Reviews: Shounen & Seinen
If you enjoy action-packed adventures, psychological thrillers, and a range of manga genres, we invite you to review shounen and seinen titles, share insights on new releases, and highlight noteworthy manga for our readers.
Anime Reviews: Shounen + Seinen
We are looking for anime fans who enjoy exploring the medium, from battle shounen and supernatural adventures to psychological dramas and seinen classics, and who are eager to share their perspectives.
Gaming Content Writer
If you stay current with new game releases and industry trends, we invite you to contribute news articles, reviews, listicles, guides, tips, and other gaming-related content.
You may only apply for (1) role, so choose what you’re most passionate about!
About the internship:
This is a 4–6 month unpaid internship designed to provide aspiring writers with hands-on editorial experience and opportunities to develop their skills.
Interns can expect to:
- Write approximately 1–2 blog posts per month, around 300 words each.
- Work with Girltaku’s editorial team to develop, write, and refine articles.
- Receive editorial feedback and mentorship throughout the program.
- Gain practical experience writing for an established entertainment and pop culture website.
- Build a portfolio of published writing samples to showcase their work.
- Develop industry knowledge and potentially gain opportunities to work with major brands, entertainment companies, and publishers through Girltaku’s industry partnerships.
We are committed to helping interns develop their writing skills, discover their editorial voice, and gain experience to support future opportunities in media, publishing, journalism, and entertainment.
Perks!
We ensure our writers have the resources needed to create informed, engaging content. Depending on your role, Girltaku will provide access to relevant media and review materials.
Manga Reviewers
- Complimentary digital or physical manga volumes for assigned reviews.
- Opportunities to discover and review new and upcoming manga releases.
Anime Reviewers
- Access to subscription streaming services, including Crunchyroll and other platforms as needed for assigned reviews.
- Movie tickets to select theatrical anime releases when necessary for coverage.
Gaming Content Writers
- Complimentary copies of games for assigned reviews.
- Access to relevant DLC, expansion packs, and additional game content needed for coverage.
Requirements & Qualifications:
Basic Requirements:
- Open to applicants worldwide.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be fluent in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
- Must be able to write articles in English without relying on digital translation tools.
- Must be able to commit to a 4-6 month internship program.
- Must be able to complete approximately 1–2 articles per month and meet agreed-upon editorial deadlines.
- Must be receptive to editorial feedback and willing to revise and improve their work.
This internship is open to candidates of any education level, career status, or work experience.
Previous writing experience, blogging, journalism, or published work is a plus but not required. If you have personal blogs, social media posts, reviews, fan essays, or other writing samples, please include them in your application.
We seek writers with unique perspectives who enjoy sharing their opinions and are eager to develop their skills!
OUR ONE NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENT: YOU MUST BE A BIG FAN!
We cannot stress this enough: We are looking for BIG anime, manga, and gaming fans.
Not just casual viewers or people who occasionally pick up a manga. We want people who genuinely LOVE their respective medium!
We want writers who get excited about new releases, have strong opinions about their favorite series, know their favorite genres inside and out, and are always looking for something new to watch, read, or play.
You don’t need to know everything, but you should be genuinely passionate about the subject you want to write about. That enthusiasm should shine through in your work!
Ready to apply?
- Applications close December 1st, 2026
- Internship program begins January, 2027
- Selected applicants will hear back by December 12
- Due to the high volume of applications, only selected applicants will be contacted.
- We kindly ask to not email or DM us to apply or request updates on your application status. Our editorial team will review every submission. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we carefully review all applications.
- Thank you for your interest in joining Girltaku!