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

Join a journalism organization

Membership has its privileges, and being a member of a journalism organization can afford many professional development and networking opportunities. Journalism organizations often have their own job and internship listings -- and some that you won't find on job boards. They also usually offer training and mentorship programs. Finally, organizations frequently sponsor events, which present a great way to find other journalists from similar backgrounds or with similar interests. Below are more than 50 of the many and varied journalism organizations you can join.

Alliance for Community Journalism

American Society of Newspaper Editors

American Amateur Press Association

American Copy Editors Society

Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication

American Press Institute

American Society of Business Publication Editors

American Society of Journalists and Authors

Asian American Journalists Association

Associated Collegiate Press

Association for Business Communication

Association of Electronic Journalists

Association of Young Journalists

Boston Newspaper Guild

Canadian Journalists for Free Expression

Center for Integration and Improvement of Journalism

Committee of Concerned Journalists

Committee to Protect Journalists

DowJones Newspaper Fund

Eastern Canadian News Photographers Association

Foundation for American Communications

Institute for Analytic Journalism

Institute on Political Journalism

International Association for Media & Communication Research

International Center for Journalists

International Communication Association

International Consortium of Investigative Journalists

International Federation of Journalists

International Press Institute

International Freedom of Expression Exchange

International Women's Media Foundation

Internet Press Guild

International Reporters & Editors

Journalism Education Association

Media Alliance

National Public Broadcasting Archives

National Association of Black Journalists

National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association

National Press Club

National Scholastic Press Association

Newspaper Association of America

National Association of Broadcasters

National Association of Hispanic Journalists

National Conference of Editorial Writers

National Federation of Press Women

National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting

Native American Journalists Association

Newspaper Guild of America

National Association of Black Journalists

Native American Journalists Association

National Press Photographers Association

Nieman Foundation for Journalism

Pacific Northwest Newspaper Association

Pew Center for Civic Journalism

Project Censored

Project for Excellence in Journalism

Pulitzer Center

Radio and Television News Directors Association and Foundation

Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

Reporters Without Borders

South Asian Journalists Association

Society of Environmental Journalists

Society of Professional Journalists

South Asian Research Centre for Advertisement, Journalism & Cartoons

Student Press Law Center

Trade, Association and Business Publications International