Paid summer intern @ Northwest newspaper

The Shelton-Mason County Journal, a weekly 10,000-circulation newspaper near Washington state's capital, seeks a summer intern to work the cops and court beat.

Intern will initially work alongside staff reporter, then fill in for the reporter while she is away for several weeks. The internship will begin in mid to late July. Northwest applicants are preferred but the newspaper will consider all applicants. Salary is listed as "negotiable."

E-mail a cover letter, resume and a few clips to Editor Greg Skinner at greg@masoncounty.com.

Location: Shelton, Washington

Elmira, N.Y. newspaper seeks paid H.S. interns

The Elmira (N.Y.) Star-Gazette, a 25,500-circulation daily newspaper near the New York-Pennsylvania border, is offering paid internships this summer to high school juniors and seniors.

"The successful candidates will receive hands-on experience in the field of journalism and be paid for their work thanks to a $2,000 grant provided by the Tripp Foundation," the announcement states.

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume (including references) and at least two writing samples (schoolwork is acceptable). The cover letter should state the applicant's perspective on the evolving role of a community newspaper.

Applicants also must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance.

The deadline to apply is Friday. The internship begins in early July and ends before school resumes, or when the candidates must report to college.

Click here for more info.

Elmira, New York

Paid intern @ Dallas talk radio show

The Michael Baisden Show, a nationally-syndicated talk radio show recorded in Dallas, is offering paid internships.

Interns will work daily from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the show's Dallas studio. Duties include: assist producers in studio with show, set up studio daily, research as needed.

Applicants should be based in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area and enrolled in college or graduate school.

To apply, e-mail your resume to intern@minglecity.com


Location: Dallas, Texas

Paid internship @ NYC TV station

WPIX, a New York television station and the flagship of the CW Network, is offering a paid newsroom internship this summer.

The internship pays a stipend and college credit may also be arranged.

"The internship will focus on three areas: newsgathering, news production and features production for the Morning Show and News at Ten broadcasts," the ad states. Applicants "must be enrolled in a parallel major in the field of Journalism, Broadcasting, Communications etc., as the internship is designed to provide hands-on experience."

Apply online.

Location: New York, New York

Paid online journalism internships in Atlanta

The Tenth Amendment Media Group -- which operates an online newspaper along with an online news, talk and entertainment station -- is offering paid editorial and photojournalism internships. These summer positions are based in Atlanta.

"Editorial Interns will write up to 3 three stories weekly and two investigative features a month," the ad states. "Photography Interns will catch the news on film while the reporter is either present or not. Often times, we will just provide photography coverage rather than written coverage of news events."

For info about editorial internships, click here. For photojournalism internships, click here. To apply, e-mail us your resume and cover letter to Dominique Huff at editor@homerulenews.com.


Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Paid new media internships

Serra Media, a Seattle-based company that develops websites and web applications for newspapers, journalism start-ups and university journalism programs, is offering paid internships this summer. Interns may also earn college credit and telecommute.

Here's the kicker: applicants get to design their own internship experience.

"We’re taking a different approach to finding interns," the company's website states. "Instead of a specific, rigid framework of duties, tasks, hours and pay that you try to ply yourself into, we’re inviting you to make a pitch on the assignment as if you were an entrepreneur. (Because you are.) These are paid positions, but the amount we pay and the number of hours you work per week are flexible. So, instead of applications for a set position and fixed number of hours, we’re looking for pitches from people who are interested in working with us to develop our ideas and see their own brought to market, no matter their situation."

In addition, "You can earn course credit for the assignment, if needed. You can also work remotely if you don’t happen to live in the Seattle area."

Apply by May 22. For more information, click here.

Location: Seattle, Washington

Paid photo-editing internship in Hong Kong

TIME magazine's Asia edition is offering a paid photojournalism internship.

The internship is based in Hong Kong, runs 3 months and pays a monthly stipend. Note that it involves editing photos, not taking them. Internships are available beginning in June, as well as later in the year.

The intern will be "tasked with photo research for daily web stories, and travel and art stories for the print magazine," the ad states. "Interns will be working with different departments within the magazine - the art, production, and edit departments, as well as correspondents and photographers around Asia, and photo agencies around the world. This will be a good opportunity to learn the workings of a news magazine as well as the world of editorial photography. This is a photo editing internship. There will be no opportunities to take pictures for the magazine."

To apply, e-mail maria_wood@timeasia.com with your letter of intent, resume and photo editing clips.

Location: Hong Kong

Paid internships @ Nieman Journalism Lab

The Nieman Journalism Lab, a Harvard-based think-tank focused on improving journalism in the Internet Age, is offering paid "microinternships" this summer. Schedules are flexible and interns may telecommute.

Hurry and apply -- the deadline is May 7.

"Here’s the deal," the website states. "We’ll expect you to write one solid, reported blog post per week. Note the word “reported”; we’re not looking for people to opine. These would be short stories about new journalism startups, attempts at innovation in established news organizations, or interviews with people making a difference in the future of journalism..."

Interns may telecommute: "If you’re based around Boston, then you’re welcome to come down to our office to work. If not, you’d work from wherever you are, on your own schedule."

As for pay, it's "Not a lot ... But it might pay your rent if you live somewhere cheap. The idea is that you’d probably do this work in addition to a traditional internship or your regular job."

Click here for more details and to apply.

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts

Paid business journalism internship

InvestmentWires, a news website that covers finance, is offering a paid summer reporting internship. The position is based in New York City and starts May 14.

"Your duties will include: scanning a variety of news sources; identifying and reporting on breaking news; writing original content, including exclusive stories; developing industry sources; and editing colleagues' stories and headlines," the ad states. "Ideal candidates should: have solid typing and writing skills; be comfortable on the telephone; possess (or be on track to completing) a Bachelor's degree; and be ready and willing to learn. "

E-mail your cover letter and resume to jobs@i-wires.com.

Location: New York, New York

Paid intern @ AOL Food

AOL seeks a paid editorial summer intern for its Food Web page.

Internship is based in New York City, runs from June 1 to the end of August and 2 to 3 days a week. Duties include: programming content; pitching ideas; writing original content; reporting latest news/ trend stories; promotional outreach (other sites/social bookmarking); SEO; and reaching out to PR reps.

"The qualified candidate should have a passion for food, be motivated, highly organized, and have strong writing skills; web experience is a plus," the ad states. "Candidates must be either a junior, senior, or in graduate school preferably majoring in journalism."

E-mail cover letter, resume, any available clips or blog posts to Sarah De Heer at foodinternship@aol.com with 'Summer Internship' in the subject line.


Location: New York, New York

Paid summer interns @ journalism organization

The National Association of Black Journalists seeks multiple summer program assistants. The positions pay $10 per hour and are based in Adelphi, a Washington, D.C. suburb in Maryland.

Duties include, among other things, producing publications, helping plan events and attending the organization's annual convention and career fair, which will be held in Tampa from August 5th through 9th.

Applicants must be a current or recent undergraduate at an accredited college/university. For more info, click here.

To apply, send cover letter, resume, transcript, three writing samples of your best work and a reference letter from current college professor or academic advisor to Irving Washington, Program Manager, 8701 Adelphi Rd., Adelphi, MD 20783. Or e-mail iwashington@nabj.org.


Location: Adelphi, Maryland

Paid broadcasting internship in Long Island

Have a great speaking voice, but didn't land that summer broadcast journalism internship you hoped for?

Consider this alternative:

AccountantsWorld, a Long Island-based consulting firm focused on accountants, seeks a few students with excellent speaking voices to record scripts for multimedia projects.

Interns will work 10 hours per week for 4-8 weeks during the summer and be paid $11 per hour. No knowledge of accounting is required.

To apply, e-mail your resume and an .MP3 file with a recording of your voice to interns@accountantsworld.com.

Location: Hauppauge, New York

Online journalism interns @ Sun-Sentinel

The Sun-Sentinel, a 226,000-circulation daily newspaper in South Florida, seeks summer interns interested in online journalism.

Internships are 15-20 hours per week and based in the downtown Fort Lauderdale Is your Fort Lauderdale restaurant clean? - Click Here. offices of the Sun-Sentinel. A stipend will be paid to students who complete the internship, and college credit is also available. Most interns are hired on as freelance contributors upon completion of their internship.

Interns will assist with Metromix South Florida, a website about entertainment, and the Sun-Sentinel's GetLocal webpage, which covers local communities.

Assignments will include: Managing online events calendar; shooting and editing photos; producing daily and weekly stories and articles; and attending story and budget meetings.

"Applicants should have an interest in online journalism, Web design or photography and must possess strong writing skills, an understanding of the Internet as a tool for sharing information, and should have some interest or experience in editorial photography," the ad states. "Interns will also be given the opportunity to develop their own enterprise feature to report and produce during the internship period."

E-mail a resume, cover letter and portfolio (if applicable) to: Adam Eisenberg, producer, at AmEisenberg@Metromix.com.


Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Summer internships @ NYC newspapers

Norwood News and Mount Hope Monitor, biweekly newspapers in the Bronx section of New York City, seek two or three reporting interns for the summer.

Interns will be paid a small fee per article and/or photograph that appears in the newspaper. Academic credit can also be arranged. Interns must be able to commit at least 12 hours a week, ideally on consecutive days.

"We rely heavily on contributions from our interns," the ad states. "You will not be pushing papers or making coffee. You will be writing serious news stories and other feature articles in a fascinating urban environment."

Writing and/or reporting experience is preferred, but not required. Send a cover letter, resume and at least two clips or writing samples to norwoodnews@norwoodnews.org or fax to (718) 324-2917.

Location: Bronx, New York

Paid summer internship for environmental reporting

The Great Lakes Echo, an environmental news website sponsored by Michigan State University's Knight Center for Environmental Journalism, is offering two paid reporting internships this summer. But hurry, the deadline is April 15.

Interns will be based at Michigan State, which is located in the state capital city of Lansing, and work 20 hours per week as reporters for the website. Work schedules are flexible. Applicants should have a record of previously published work. Multimedia experience is helpful but not required.

To apply, submit a one page resume, work samples (or links to them), a 100-word essay explaining why you're right for the job and three work or school references with contact information. Send materials to: Barb Miller, Knight Center for Environmental Journalism, 382 Communication Arts and Sciences, MSU, East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1212.

For more information, contact Knight Center Associate Director Dave Poulson at (517) 432-5417 or poulson[at]msu.edu.


Location: Lansing, Michigan

Paid internship @ The Economist

Young journalists can apply for a paid summer internship at either The Economist or its sister publication, CFO Europe magazine. The 3-month "Marjorie Dean internship" will be based in London.

"This award, financed by the Marjorie Deane Foundation, is designed to provide work experience for a promising journalist or would-be journalist, who will spend three months of the summer at The Economist, writing about economics and finance," the announcement states. "Applicants may also be considered, if they wish, for an internship of similar duration at CFO Europe, a sister publication of The Economist."

It's unclear whether this internship is for Brits only; however, the foundation's website says "Interships are open to all, regardless of age, sex etc."

By April 24, e-mail a cover letter and an original article of no more than 500 words that would be suitable for publication in The Economist to deaneintern@economist.com. Or mail it to the Business Affairs Editor (Deane internship), The Economist, 25 St James’s Street, London, SW1A 1HG.

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Paid design intern @ Cape Cod Times

The Cape Cod Times, a 50,000-circulation daily newspaper serving Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, is offering a paid summer internship in newspaper design.

The full-time position pays $10 per hour and runs from June through late August.

"You will enter our mix of news, features and business pages, with the possible opportunity to work occasionally in sports," the ad states. "We produce our pages in InDesign. Photoshop and Illustrator ability is helpful. Your schedule must be flexible and will include evening and weekend work, as well as some weekday shifts. You should be creative, detail-oriented and have the ability to learn quickly. You should be enrolled in a journalism or design program, with experience designing pages on a student newspaper strongly preferred. "

By April 29, send design clips, a resume, cover letter and reference information to: Dhyana Sansoucie, Presentation Editor, Cape Cod Times, 319 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601. Or e-mail materials to: dsansoucie@capecodonline.com.

Location: Hyannis, Massachusetts

Paid internship @ China Daily's NYC bureau

China Daily, the self-proclaimed "only national English-language daily newspaper in China," seeks a paid intern for its newly-launched weekly U.S. edition.

The part-time position is based in Manhattan and pays $10 per hour. Interns can also receive college credit. Internship will last at least three months.

Duties include: Pitch story ideas to editorial staff; sit in on editorial meetings; write occasional articles for paper and website; attend newspaper's events; prepare articles for posting on website; research and format weekly event calendar for publication; oversee readers e-mail account; assist with other editorial/administrative tasks as needed.

By May 2, e-mail resume and cover letter to career@chinadailyusa.com with “CDUS editorial internship” in the subject line.

Location: New York, New York

Paid publishing internship in D.C.

Thompson Publishing Group, publisher of print and online newsletters and handbooks on a wide variety of topics, seeks a paid intern for the summer.

The full-time position is based in Washington, D.C., and pays $9 per hour. Possibility for continuing on a part-time basis through the fall semester. Only rising college sophomores and juniors with a journalism background are eligible to apply.

"As a member of our editorial team, you will conduct web and phone research for staff editors, write news articles, proofread publications, and handle other tasks," the ad states. "Knowledge of AP style is a plus."

E-mail a cover letter, resume, two writing samples and the names of two references to dhoffman@thompson.com.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Paid journalism internships in NY, DC and SF

College students and recent graduates can apply for paid 12-week internships in New York, Washington and San Francisco. Internships provide a $2,000 stipend and are available in the fall and summer.

The Media Consortium, a network of over 40 independent media outlets, including The Nation, Talking Points Memo, The American Prospect, Link TV, Air America and Mother Jones, is sponsoring this new internship program and it will place interns in its members' newsrooms.

"Interns will complete one or more major editorial projects, have weekly duties (including fact-checking, research, writing and media production) and meet with top editors and reporters for mentoring sessions," the announcement states.

Four internships are available for the summer program (May 18-August 14) and another four are available for the fall program (September 14-December 11).

Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years of college or have completed undergrad or grad school within the last year. Applications are being accepted for both semesters; the deadline for the summer program is April 9. Apply online.

Location: New York, New York

Paid interns @ Entertainment Weekly

Entertainment Weekly, a 1.7 million-circulation magazine that covers movies, television, music, Broadway and pop culture, is offering paid internships this summer.

Internships pay $10 per hour, are full-time, run three months and are based in Los Angeles.

"In addition to office duties such as transcribing and managing the mailroom, interns will have the opportunity to write for the magazine and/or its website, EW.com," the ad states.

By April 1, e-mail a cover letter, resume, and three writing samples (preferably published clips) to John Young at john_young@ew.com.

Location: Los Angeles, California

Free journalism camp in Illinois

Aspiring journalism students can apply for an all-expense-paid, two-week camp July 5 to 18 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.

"Participants will hear practical advice from seasoned professionals, intern briefly at a newspaper and then put their experience to work writing and producing a newspaper," the announcement states.

Covered expenses include housing, meals, tuition, field trips and, if necessary, transportation to the camp.

Students must have completed their sophomore year in high school, write a 500-word essay and submit writing samples and letters of recommendation.

Deadline to apply is May 4. More information and an application can be found online at www.illinoispress.org, or contact Sally Turner at seturner@eiu.edu. The camp is sponsored by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Sun-Times Media Group.


Location: Charleston, Illinois

Paid internships @ TIME's London bureau

TIME magazine's international edition is offering paid internships in its London newsroom.

Internships are year-round, from 8 to 12 weeks long, and pay £5.73 (or $8.75 US dollars) per hour. Duties include writing articles for TIME's website, fact-checking, researching features and finding statistics for graphics.

Applicants should be college seniors or graduate students and have an interest in news and online journalism. They are also responsible for arranging their own visas, if necessary.

To apply, e-mail a cover letter, resume and some recently published clips to Jumana Farouky at jumana_farouky@timemagazine.com.

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Paid summer interns @ MSNBC.com

MSNBC, a 24-hour cable news channel, is offering paid summer internships that involve editorial work for its website.

The positions are based in New York City and Seattle's suburbs and involve news writing, editing and interactive journalism tasks. Click on the links below for more info.

• Associate Editor, East-Coast News (New York City, NY)
• Associate Editor, West-Coast News (Redmond, WA)
• Associate Editor, Co-Prod (New York City, NY)

Location: New York, New York

Paid internship @ National Review

A paid summer internship is available at National Review, a 155,000-circulation magazine that describes itself as "America's most widely read and influential [source] for Republican/conservative news, commentary and opinion."

Position is based in New York City and pays a "modest stipend."

"Candidates should be entering their senior years in college, interested in National Review and our mission, and serious about starting a career in journalism," the ad states.

To apply, e-mail a resume, cover letter, and clips or other writing samples to kwilliamson@nationalreview.com.


Location: New York, New York

Paid journalism internship in Chicago

Are you doing an unpaid journalism internship in Chicago this summer?

Get paid for it! Apply for the McAndrew/McClelland scholarship. It provides a $2,500 stipend for a student with an unpaid journalism internship somewhere in the Chicago area.

By April 1, e-mail cover letter, resume and 5-6 work samples to Jane Hirt at jhirt@tribune.com.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Paid internship @ Michigan magazine

Traverse, a 31,000-circulation monthly magazine that covers life in Northern Michigan, is offering a paid summer internship. The 10-week internship comes with $1,000 stipend.

"Interns research and write short travel pieces about Northern Michigan, proofread, fact check and discuss story concepts," the ad states. "Interns must have a laptop and reliable car and are responsible for their own housing."

E-mail cover letter, resume and three work samples to Editor Jeff Smith at smith@traversemagazine.com.

Location: Traverse City, Michigan

Paid features intern @ NY Daily News

The New York Daily News, a 700,000-circulation daily newspaper, is offering a full-time paid summer internship in its Features Department.

Intern will write events columns, calendar listings, gossip columns for the website, deal with images, set up photo assignments with photo desk, plus handle plenty of other tasks when they prove they can handle them. There is a definite opportunity for clips and pitching is expected. Position pays $350 per week.

E-mail a cover letter, resume and 2 to 3 writing samples to Amy Eisinger at aeisinger@nydailynews.com. No phone calls.


Location: New York, New York

Paid interns @ D.C. news service

Stateline.org, a non-profit Washington-based news wire service that covers state policy and politics, is seeking paid summer interns.

Pay is $12 per hour. Part- and full-time internships are available. Interns get to "report and write in-depth stories on a variety of subjects and develop original story ideas."

Current college and graduate students, along with recent graduates, are eligible to apply. E-mail cover letter with availability, resume, and news clips to jobs@stateline.org.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Paid internship @ Boston area newspaper

The Lowell Sun, a 50,000-circulation daily newspaper near Boston, is offering a paid summer reporting internship.

Intern will get to do substantive work -- reporting and writing, not fetching coffee. Expect at least bylines by summer's end and a front page story. Pay is $350 per week. Applicants must have a car. Those with multimedia skills are particularly encouraged to apply. Preference given to applicants with local ties.

By March 15, e-mail cover letter, resume and clips to Assistant Managing Editor Tom Zuppa at tzuppa@lowellsun.com.

Location: Lowell, Massachusetts

Paid internship @ Vault

Vault, a leading publisher of career guide books and websites, is offering a paid editorial internship this summer in its New York office. College students are encouraged to apply.

"Intern [will] assist our editorial team with a wide range of administrative and editorial tasks," the ad states. "Successful candidates will be detail-oriented and organized; proficient in Word, Excel and online research; possess excellent writing skills; and willing to commit to 20 hours/week. Quark/Copydesk experience a plus."

Internship runs between May and August. E-mail cover letter, resume to corprecruiter@vault.com, and write "Editorial Intern" as your subject header.

Location: New York, New York

Paid intern @ Ohio journalism organization

The Ohio Newspaper Association, a trade association that represents 250+ newspapers in Ohio, is seeking an intern to help produce its newsletter. The 10-week internship pays $350 per week and is based in Columbus, the state capital.

Applicants must have completed at least the sophomore year at an Ohio college or university with major or study concentration in journalism or mass communication.

By March 31, send resume, writing samples, and cover letter to Frank Deaner, Executive Director, Ohio Newspaper Association, 1335 Dublin Road, Suite 216-B, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Or e-mail materials to: fdeaner@ohionews.org. No phone calls.

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Paid internship @ Wisconsin newspaper

The Racine (Wisc.) Journal Times, a 29,000-circulation daily newspaper located on the shore of Lake Michigan, is offering a paid summer internship.

The full-time internship runs 12 weeks and pays $10 per hour. Interns get treated like a regular reporter.

"Our interns do not get coffee, unless they want a cup," the ad states. "You will be working as a newspaper reporter, covering Racine County. You will receive intensive on-the-job training. This is an opportunity for you to learn a lot, accumulate plenty of bylines, work and have fun. "

Ideal applicants will be entering their senior year in college with a minimum g.p.a. of 3.25 and writing experience at a college newspaper or other publication, the ad says. Local knowledge of the Wisconsin/Illinois region is preferred.

Deadline to apply is April 3. T o apply for this job you must do both of the following: 1. Visit journaltimes.com, go to the jobs tab, and click on Journal Times employment application. Find the job and fill out our online forms. 2. Send resume and links to clips or electronic copies of clips to both rgolub@journaltimes.com and bridget.thoreson@journaltimes.com . Put the words "internship application" in the subject line of your e-mail. All applications should include g.p.a. information and links to clips or electronic copies of clips written by you.

Location: Racine, Wisconsin

Paid summer internship @ Slate

Slate, a popular online magazine that covers current affairs and culture, is offering a paid summer internship in its Washington, D.C. newsroom.

The full-time internships runs 8 weeks between May and September. Duties include: write for Slate's regular columns, such as "Explainer" and "Did You See This?"; help writers and editors with research project; assist producers to Slate V, the video site; help out with nominal administrative duties; pitch story ideas.

By March 16, send a resume, three clips (published articles, blog entries, and classroom assignments all acceptable), and a short critique of a recent story that's appeared in Slate. E-mail only: keep messages under 200 KB, and no PDF files. Send e-mail to dcoffice@slate.com.

Location: Washington, D.C.

The Economist internship for EU journalist

The Economist, a 1.3 million-circulation weekly news and international affairs magazine, is offering a paid summer internship to a young European Union journalist.

The intern will receive a bursary of £5,000 to cover accommodation and travel.

By April 10, e-mail a CV and cover letter to ncprize@economist.com.

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Paid summer internship @ CNET

CNETnews.com, a popular website that covers technology and computers, is offering a full-time paid internship this summer.

The 10-12 week internship will be based in San Francisco and paid $15 per hour. It sounds like a great way to gain hands-on multimedia experience.

"The intern will work closely with award-winning reporters and editors to conceive of blogs, feature stories, and other projects and see those works through to completion," the ad states. "In addition, the intern may be asked to take photographs; help write and broadcast scripts for the News.com daily podcast; and appear in video newscasts."

Candidates must be current college students with major or degree in journalism or related field with a GPA of 3.0 or above. To be considered please apply on our careers page: http://college.cnetnetworks.com/viewjob.html?refnode=312411 . Submit a cover letter and resume, along with three to five writing samples.

Location: San Francisco, California

Paid internship @ Canadian Lawyer magazine

Canadian Lawyer, a 27,500-circulation magazine that covers Canada's legal industry, is offering a paid summer internship.

"The individual will be working closely with the editorial director to research the range and impact of diversity within the legal industry," the ad states. "This position will be of interest to anyone pursuing a career in journalism or communications. The project will involve researching and communicating with law firms, analyzing information, and then working alongside an in-house writer to put together a final report for the magazine."

Position is based in Aurora, which is near Toronto. Upon completion of a three month internship, the intern will be receive a $500 honorarium. In addition, each intern will be eligible for a recognition award in the amount of $2,000.

E-mail resume and cover letter to jobs@thecartwrightgroup.com. In the subject line, put "Canadian Lawyer Editorial Internship."

Location: Aurora, Ontario, Canada

Paid internships @ Arkansas newspapers

Students attending Arkansas colleges and universities can apply for paid internships at Arkansas newspapers this summer.

The Arkansas Newspaper Foundation will sponsor four reporting internships that run 12 weeks and pay about $3,000.

"While all divisions of journalism are welcome, heaviest consideration will be given to newspaper journalism majors (including advertising), to junior and seniors, to students with working experience (part-time jobs and internships); and those who show professional promise," the ad states.

For more information or to download an application, visit www.arkansaspress.org. E-mail Arkansas Newspaper Foundation Director at karenb@commpub.com for more information.

Location: Arkansas

Paid internships @ Chicago magazine

Chicago, a 165,000-circulation monthly magazine that focuses on lifestyle and human interest stories involving Chicago, is offering paid internships -- including positions this summer.

Internships are four days per week and run three months. Interns' duties primarily involve fact-checking, but interns also attend weekly editorial meetings and can pitch story ideas.

Internships are available year-round. If you're interested in working this summer, apply by March 1. Send a resume, writing samples, and a cover letter to: Nora O'Donnell, Chicago magazine, 435 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60611. No phone calls.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Paid internships @ Indiana newspapers

Paid summer internships in reporting, graphic arts and photography are available at newspapers in Indiana for college students.

But there's a catch: Students must have at least one term remaining following completion of the internship and they must be residents of Indiana or attend an Indiana college or university

The "Pulliam Internships" run 10 weeks and pay $330 per week. Although most internships will occur during the summer months, they may be performed any time prior to Dec. 31 of the given year.

By February 27, send a resume, recommendation letter, three work samples and a personal statement of 400 words or less on why you want to do the internship. You must also submit an application form, which can be downloaded online. Mail materials to: Karen T. Braeckel, Director, HSPA Foundation, Pulliam Internship Program, 41 E. Washington St., Suite 301, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Paid internships @ Denver magazine

5280, a 70,000-circulation monthly magazine that covers all things Denver, offers year-round paid internships in print and online. (In case you're wondering, the magazine derives its unusual name from Denver's elevation of 5,280 feet above sea level.)

Interns write stories, research and fact-check. "Both internships are very hands-on and offer lots of staff interaction," states the magazine's website.

Both part- and full-time internships are available. Deadlines for applications: Summer (March 15); Fall (July 15); Spring (November 15).

E-mail a cover letter, resume, and three to five published clips to editinternships@5280.com. In the subject line, designate the internship to which you are applying by writing "Print Internship" or "Web Internship."

Paid legal journalism internships in D.C.

The Bureau of National Affairs (BNA), a news service that publishes news online and in print related to business and government, is offering two paid summer internships in legal journalism.

The 12-week internship is based in Washington, D.C., and for law students.

"The interns may be assigned to write headnotes summarizing court decisions, or to write news stories on court decisions," the ad states. "In addition, the interns may be assigned to write stories on administrative rulings, or cover a variety of events and write news stories on them. Other editorial work could include reviewing wire service copy for relevant information and adapting stories from other BNA publications."

By February 27, e-mail a cover letter, resume and four writing samples (preferably published news stories) to Employment Director Anthony Harris at tharris@bna.com. Fort more info, contact Harris at (703) 341-2003.

Location: Washington, DC

Paid summer internship @ Politico

The Politico, an upstart Washington, D.C.-based political journalism outlet that distributes its content via television, the Internet, newspaper, and radio, is offering a paid summer internship.

"You will report and write stories," the ad states. "This is a dream internship for anyone who is interested in political journalism."

Deadline to apply is Feb 23. E-mail works samples, resume and cover letter to employment@politico.com (put "Summer Internship" in subject).


Location: Washington, DC

Paid design internship @ Kalamazoo Gazette

The Kalamazoo Gazette, a 50,000-circulation daily newspaper in Michigan, is offering a paid summer internship in newspaper design and web production.

"Not only does our paper offer you all the tools you need to do great pages, we also have the experienced designers who can give you the real-world training you've been told you need," the ad states. "Top that off with the opportunity to work on projects for our Web site that will make your portfolio look that much more enticing to would-be employers who are putting more emphasis on Internet experience."

By February 24, e-mail a cover letter, resume and 8-12 PDFs of your work to Design Editor Kris Kinkade at kkinkade[at]kalamazoogazette.com. For more info, contact Kinkade at at (269) 388-2739.

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan

Paid TV production internships in L.A.

The Television Academy Foundation is offering paid internships in television production this summer in Los Angeles.

The full-time internships run 6-to-8 weeks and pay a $4,000 stipend. Previous placements have included film sets, documentaries, CBS, HBO, Cartoon Network, E! Entertainment, Fox Sports and others.

Internships "are designed to give qualified full-time students (undergraduate and graduate) pursuing degrees at colleges and universities in the United States in-depth exposure to professional television production, techniques and practices.," the ad states. "Students who have completed college or graduate school prior to December 31, 2008 ARE NOT eligible. Seniors who are graduating in 2009 ARE eligible to apply."

Apply online by March 15.
Location: Los Angeles, California

Paid photojournalism intern @ Michigan paper

The Monroe Evening News, a 20,000-circulation daily newspaper near Detroit, is offering a paid summer internship in photojournalism.

Intern is paid $300 per week and provided with Nikon digital gear and pool glass. "Interns shoot sports, news, features, photo stories and multimedia packages as a full-time member of the four-person photo staff," the ad states.

By March 15, send cover letter, resume and portfolio to: Bryan Bosch, Chief Photographer, The Monroe Evening News, 20 W. First St., Monroe, MI 48161

Location: Monroe, Michigan

Paid internship @ NYC news radio station

77 WABC, a news-talk radio station in New York City, is offering a paid summer internship.

Undergraduate students 17 to 22 years old, who are residents of or attend school in New York State, are eligible.

By March 15, send a resume and cover letter. Either e-mail it to nyradio.jobs@citcomm.com with the subject heading "WABC / NYSBA SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM" or fax it to (212) 613-3890 with a cover page that says "WABC / NYSBA SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM". No phone calls.

Location: New York, New York

Paid internship @ Texas newspaper

The Waco Tribune-Herald, a 40,000-circulation daily newspaper located between Dallas and Austin, is offering a 10-week paid summer internship.

Pay is $366 per week. Applicants should be students who have completed 60 hours of college course work.

"After a short training period, the intern will be provided valuable and varied reporting and writing experience for print and Web," the ad states. "A content desk of experienced editors will provide supervision and support to make the internship personally and professionally rewarding."

By March 6, send a resume and five samples of published work to managing editor Becky Gregory at bgregory@wacotrib.com or P.O. Box 2588, Waco TX 76702-2588. The student also should have two letters of recommendation from faculty or reporting supervisors sent to the post office box address.


Location: Waco, Texas

Paid trainee program @ CNN

CNN offers a training program in producing and editing for master's degree students.

Applicants selected for the CNN Masters Fellowship Program will spend this summer working full-time at a CNN bureau, earning $1,000 per week. After graduation, they will be hired on a permanent basis (if all goes according to plan).

Opportunities are available to intern at Anderson Cooper 360 in New York, the Situation Room in Washington and the CNN Wire in Atlanta.

"As a part of our program, students will participate in several speaker series and social events specially designed to provide networking opportunities with top executives and exposure to diverse departments throughout the company," the ad states. "Students will be challenged to think creatively and develop necessary skills to succeed in the news industry."

To apply, e-mail your resume and cover letter to masters.program@turner.com by February 21. In the subject heading, type which particular opportunity you're interested in.

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Paid science journalism internship @ The Economist

The Economist, a renowned London-based 1.3-million circulation news magazine that focuses on international affairs, is offering a paid summer internship writing about science and technology.

"Our aim is more to discover writing talent in a science student or scientist than a scientific aptitude in a budding journalist," the ad states. "Applicants should write a letter introducing themselves and an original article of about 600 words that they think would be suitable for publication in the science and technology section. They should be prepared to come for an interview in London or New York, at their own expense. A small stipend will be paid to the successful candidate."

Applications must be sent by February 20 to: casement2009@economist.com.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Paid internship @ NYC TV station

WPIX, a New York television station and the flagship of the CW Network, is offering a paid internship this summer. The intern will rotate between various departments and even have the opportunity to produce his/her own segments.

"This internship will provide an opportunity to learn the methods and systems of the broadcast news business," the ad states. "The internship will focus on five areas: newsgathering, news production, features production, news library management and Sports – news production. In addition, this internship is designed to marry course of study to hands-on-experience. The intern will have the opportunity to shadow professionals."

Intern's duties include: participating in the production of feature segments, including the entertainment blocks, lifestyles segments, and live feature reporter segments; coordinating live shots, pulling file tape and general duties of the line producer; attending pitch meetings; and, under the supervision of a segment producer, working on their own segments.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, undergraduate or graduate program, have completed their sophomore year and in good academic standing. Arrangements may also be made to receive credit for the internship.

Apply online.

New York, New York

Paid internships @ Reno Gazette-Journal

The Reno Gazette-Journal, a 70,000-circulation daily newspaper in Nevada, is seeking summer interns for news writing, sports writing and photography.

Internships are paid and run 12-weeks. Interns work directly with current staff members in concept development, story writing and editing as well as other aspects of the newsroom.

To apply, e-mail a cover letter, resume and three clips (they may be online links) to Lauren Gustus via e-mail at lgustus@rgj.com.

Reno, Nevada

Paid internships @ Arizona Republic

The Arizona Republic, a 433,000-circulation daily newspaper in Phoenix, is offering paid summer internships in reporting, copy editing and page design.

Interns are treated like staffers and get hands-on experience. "Qualified candidates will be required to have at least  2 years worth of college level journalism coursework, PC Skills, and journalism experience is helpful," the ad states.

Apply online.

Phoenix, Arizona

Paid internships @ Alabama newspapers

Eight paid summer internships are available at various Alabama newspapers.

The internships, sponsored by the Alabama Press Association, run 10 weeks and pay $1,500. In the past, students have interned at the Auburn Villager, Birmingham Business Journal, Dadeville Record, Eclectic Observer, The Islander in Gulf Shores, The Citizen of East Alabama in Phenix City, Piedmont Journal and the Tallassee Tribune.

Apply by March. For more information, contact Michelle Touchton at 1-800-264-7043.

Mobile, Alabama

Washington Post seeks intern from UK

The Washington Post -- a 700,000-circulation daily newspaper in Washington, D.C., and one of the world's top newspapers -- is offering a paid summer internship to a young British journalist.

The intern will work on the paper’s national desk in Washington for three months this summer. S/he will be paid a salary by the Post. In addition, air fare and a modest sum for travel in the U.S. will also be provided.

"Applications will be considered from any journalists, whether they work in print, radio, television or the web, in London or elsewhere in Britain," the ad states. "Though no one will be barred on grounds of age, the intention is to appoint a young journalist who has experience of important national stories and has substantial cuttings of such stories."

Applications for the "Laurence Stern Fellowship" are due by March 6. To apply, mail a resume, two references (including at least one from a former editor or supervisor) and three work samples to: The application should be sent, on paper only, not by email, to: Anna McKane, Laurence Stern Fellowship, Department of Journalism, City University, Northampton Square, LONDON EC1V OHB.

Washington, DC

Paid internships overseas @ Bloomberg

Bloomberg, a news service known for strong financial reporting, seeks summer interns for its bureaus in London and Frankfurt. These paid positions begin June 22.

"Interns will gain hands-on experience reporting and writing for the print/ news wire department of the world's largest real-time financial news service," the ad states. "Successful applicants will produce breaking news stories under deadline pressure. Responsibilities may also include monitoring other media and writing spot features."

Deadline to apply is February 6. Along with your resume and cover letter, please submit three published samples of your work to support your application. Applicants must be fluent in English. If applying for the Frankfurt internship, you must also be fluent in German.

Apply online by clicking on the links above.

Frankfurt, Germany

Paid internships @ legal & business newsletters

Progressive Business Publications, publisher of dozens of newsletters and books related to business or law, offers paid summer editorial internships.

Positions are based in the Philadelphia suburb of Malvern, Pa., and pay $12 per hour. Editorial interns will write headlines, news shorts, advice columns and more.

Apply online.

Malvern, Pennsylvania

Copy editor internship @ ESPN.com

ESPN is looking for a college student to edit articles and copy for its website. The summer internship is based at ESPN's headquarters in Bristol, Conn.

Intern's duties include: editing and polishing freelance- and staff-generated articles, checking for accuracy, proper grammar, style and appropriateness.

The advertisement doesn't say whether it's paid, but I'd guess it is. Every other ESPN internship I've come across has been paid. Also: They want a college student who's "available for employment within 12 months of the internship," so perhaps it could turn into a permanent job after graduation.

Apply online.

Paid internship @ Honduras' magazine

Bay Islands Voice, a monthly magazine that covers the Honduran islands, offers paid internships in both reporting and photojournalism.

Internships are full-time, last 4 months and are available year-round. Interns receive a monthly stipend of $600 -- not much, but apartments cost only about $250-$350 per month. The magazine will assist in locating housing.

"Interns have an opportunity to gain reporting experience, understanding of working in a small news magazine and create a portfolio of writing and photo clips," the magazine's website states. Current students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

E-mail cover letter and resume to Managing Editor Thomas Tomczyk at info@bayislandsvoice.com.

Paid multimedia interns @ L.A. Times

The Los Angeles Times, the 4th-largest newspaper in the U.S., seeks paid interns for its online newsroom.

"Qualified candidates will have experience with blogs, ugc, editing/writing headlines and a good understanding of html," the ad states.

Deadline is rolling. Current college students and those who have graduated in the past six months are eligible. Applicants should be web-savvy and must send a letter of recommendation. To apply, contact Mr. Dakotta Alex at Dakotta.Alex[at]LATimes.com.

Paid internships @ Minn. newspaper

The Post-Bulletin, a 45,000-circulation daily afternoon newspaper in Rochester, Minn., offers three paid reporting internships year-round. The newspaper has seen its circulation grown for the past 15 years, and Rochester is located about 90 minutes from Minneapolis.

Internships are of variable length but generally 3-5 months, with a wide-ranging work experience. Pay is about $11 per hour. Those selected usually have previous internship experience and generally are college upperclassmen.

Send a cover letter, resume and best clips to City Editor Randi Kallas, Post-Bulletin, P.O. Box 6118, Rochester, MN 55903. For more info, e-mail furst@postbulletin.com or kallas@postbulletin.com.