6-month paid internship @ Vault
Vault, a leading publisher of career guide books and websites, is offering a 3 to 6 month paid editorial internship in its New York office.
"College students are encouraged to apply," the ad states. The position is 30 hours per week.
E-mail cover letter, resume to corprecruiter@vault.com. Write "Editorial Intern" as your subject header. Labels: entry-level-jobs, extended_internships, journalismjobs, New_York, paid_internship, publishing, Vault, website
Entry-level reporter @ New Republic
The New Republic is looking for reporter-researchers for its 2010-2011 paid internship program. Job duties include reporting, researching, and fact-checking for TNR and TNR Online stories; formatting articles and blog posts for the Web; and performing occasional clerical tasks. Reporter-researchers work closely with writers and editors, and they have an open invitation to pitch magazine or Web articles. Most reporter-researchers finish their program with a substantial portfolio of clips and have gone on to work almost everywhere in journalism--including TNR itself. Political journalism experience is preferred (but not imperative); fluency with LexisNexis and other search techniques, a willingness to put in long nights fact-checking, and a sense of humor are mandatory. The yearlong job will begin in late summer 2010 and will pay a stipend. E-mail the following items to Seyward Darby at job [at] tnr [dot] com, with the subject line "(Your Name) RR Application 2010": 1. A cover letter. 2. A one-page resume. 3. A 750-word critique of the politics section of a recent issue of the magazine. 4. Two clips (if possible, one opinion and one news). No phone calls and no snail mail. Don't expect confirmation. The deadline is February 12, 2010, but do not submit applications before January 1. Labels: DC, entry-level-jobs, extended_internships, magazine_journalism, New_Republic, paid_internship, political_journalism, Seyward_Darby, Washington
Entry-level sports reporter @ Virginian-Pilot
The Virginian-Pilot, a 170,000-circulation daily newspaper in Norfolk, Va., is offering a paid 6-month internship on its Sports desk. Pay is $600 for week. Deadline to apply is Dec. 1 To apply: 1. Submit a cover letter, resume and the names of three references. 2. Include eight to ten published work samples showing the range of your best writing. You may include a CD to accompany your packet or add links, but we still must see examples of your published work as it appeared in print. 3. Send completed packet to: Denise Bridges, Director of Staff Development, The Virginian-Pilot, 150 W. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk, VA 23510 Questions? E-mail denise.bridges@pilotonline.com, call 757.446.2456, or fax 757.446.2414. Please do NOT send completed packets by e-mail. Labels: entry-level-jobs, extended_internships, journalismjobs, newspaper, sports_journalism, sports_reporter, Virginia, Virginian_Pilot
5-month paid science writing internship
Nature Medicine, a highly-regarded monthly academic journal covering biomedical science and translational research, is offering a 5-month paid science writing internship. The full-time internship starts in June, is based in New York City and pays $1,000 per month. "The intern will be closely involved in the editorial process and write news articles and briefs, as well as blog entries," the ad states. "This is not a paper-pushing internship! The person selected for the position will be reporting stories and working on editorial content full-time." Apply online by May 20.
Location: New York, New York Labels: academic_journal, entry-level-jobs, extended_internships, journalismjobs, magazine_journalism, magazines, Nature_Medicine, New_York_internships, paid_internship, science_journalism, science_writing
Entry-level reporters @ Wired magazine
Wired, a 700,000-circulation magazine that covers how technology affects culture, the economy, and politics, is offering extended paid internships. The full-time positions last 6 months, pay $12 per hour and are based in San Francisco. Openings include: - Reporting intern: "This position is best suited to a college graduate with entry-level reporting and writing experience in the field of journalism. Responsibilities include pitching ideas to Start section editors and assisting them with research and special projects. The reporting intern is especially involved in idea generation for recurring Start items such as Q&A, Alpha Geek, Best lists, and so on. There are light administrative duties as well, such as mailing, updating databases, and preparing for section meetings."
- General Edit intern: "This position is ideal for a recent college graduate with some journalism experience (e.g. previous internship, school paper). Geek-savvy pop culture knowledge is a must. The job involves fielding all of the email, mail, faxes, and phone submissions received by the editorial department. This intern is also charged with mailing issues to authors and helping with stories in the Play section of the magazine. Knowledge of GarageBand and a passion for music is a plus."
- Gadgets intern: "This position is best suited to a recent college graduate with a strong interest in gadgets, consumer electronics, and technology. Responsibilities include reviewing products for and assisting with the production of our GadgetLab blog. Interns also assist with research for special product packages. This is a great opportunity to get your hands on the latest tech gear before everyone else does. There are light clerical duties as well, such as responding to story and product pitches, and ordering products for review."
- Research intern: "This position is for someone with great reporting skills and a supreme attention to detail -- ideally a college graduate with prior fact-checking or professional reporting experience. The primary duty is checking the accuracy of magazine content. In this capacity, the research intern works closely with senior editors, copy editors, designers, photo editors, and writers, primarily on the magazine’s Play section, so an affinity for geeky pop culture is a plus. Other responsibilities include Nexis searches and filing copies of magazines."
By May 20, e-mail a cover letter and resume within the body of an email message to internships@wiredmag.com. Do not send attachments; they won't be read. Put your name and which internship you're applying for in the subject line of the email. You may only apply for one position; however, you will be considered for others as the editors deem appropriate. No phone calls. Location: San Francisco, California Labels: Bay_Area, entry-level-jobs, extended_internships, journalismjobs, magazine_journalism, magazines, paid_internship, San_Francisco, tech_journalist, technology, Wired_magazine
Update on openings @ Men's Health
If you applied for the 6-month paid editorial internships at Men's Health that were announced on this site last week, you may want to re-send your materials. Ed2010.com reports that the magazine "had some email problems, so any applications that were sent did NOT make it." The good news is the glitch has been fixed, so resend your cover letter/resume/clips to mhintern@rodale.com. And, if you haven't applied, you should. It sounds like a great entry-level opportunity in magazine journalism, especially in this economy. Three positions are available. Location: Emmaus, Pennsylvania Labels: extended_internships, lifestyle_publication, magazine_journalism, paid_internship
Entry-level writer @ Smithsonian magazine
Smithsonian, a 2 million-circulation monthly magazine about science, culture and history, offers a full-time paid writing internship. If you're looking to break into magazine journalism, this opportunity is a rare plum. The 6-month internship begins in July and involves writing and reporting, primarily for the "Around the Mall" department and the magazine's Web site. "Candidates should have a proven aptitude for writing and, preferably, a strong background in science, culture, history or one of the other areas in which the magazine specializes," the ad states. "A recent undergraduate or graduate degree is a must." By May 1, send a cover letter, resume, contact info for three references and 3-5 clips to Megan Gambino, Attn: Intern Application, Smithsonian Magazine, Capital Gallery, Suite 6001, MRC 513 Box 37012, Washington, DC 20013. If sending by FedEx or other courier, send to Megan Gambino, Smithsonian Magazine, Capital Gallery, 600 Maryland Avenue SW, Suite 6001, Washington, DC 20024. Location: Washington, D.C. Labels: DC, entry-level-jobs, extended_internships, journalismjobs, magazine_journalism, magazines, paid_internship, science_journalism, Smithsonian_magazine, Washington
Paid 6-month internship @ SF Business Times
San Francisco Business Times, a weekly newspaper about Bay Area business issues, is seeking a paid editorial intern. The full-time position begins in August and runs three to six months. Pay is $12 per hour. Interns research, proofread, write stories and handle general administrative duties. "You will assist a team of 15 reporters, editors and researchers in downtown San Francisco on a publication named one of the five best business weeklies in the nation," the ad states. "We cover real estate, nonprofits, biotechnology, health care, finance, technology, law, sports and green business." E-mail cover letter, resume, two to three references and three to five writing clips to Senior Editor Emily Fancher at efancher@bizjournals.com. Location: San Francisco, California Labels: Bay_Area, business_journalism, entry-level-jobs, extended_internships, journalismjobs, paid_internship, San_Francisco, San_Francisco_Business_Times
6-month paid internships @ Men's Health
Men’s Health, the world's largest men's lifestyle magazine with 22 million readers, is looking to fill three 6-month paid reporting internships. "You’ll brainstorm, report, write, and fact check, work closely with top editors on a daily basis, and end up with a pile of glossy clips," the ad states. "We favor applicants with experience on college publications who have also had previous internships. We hire interns with degrees in journalism and communications. You must be serious about a career in magazines. Two-thirds of our interns land jobs in the magazine industry. " E-mail a resume, short cover letter, and no more than three clips to mhintern@rodale.com. Location: Emmaus, Pennsylvania Labels: entry-level-jobs, extended_internships, journalismjobs, lifestyle_publication, magazine_journalism, Mens_Health, paid_internship
6-month paid internship @ Women's Health
Women's Health, a 1.1 million-circulation magazine that focuses on healthy living for women, immediately seeks an editorial intern. The 6-month paid position is based in New York City. Intern's duties include : Fact checking articles; contacting and interviewing sources; assisting editors with research, statistics and additional reporting; calling in and returning products; working with Women's Health web editors as needed; administrative tasks such as scanning documents, making photocopies and faxing. "We are seeking a star candidate with a strong desire to learn and grow within the journalism field," the ad states. "Excellent communication and organizational skills is required. Prior internship experience is preferred." Apply online. Location: New York, New York Labels: entry-level-jobs, extended_internships, journalismjobs, lifestyle_publication, magazine_journalism, New_York, New_York_internships, paid_internship, womens_health
6-month paid internships @ Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly, a 1.7 million-circulation magazine that covers movies, television, music, Broadway and pop culture, is offering six-month paid internships for its website. "Published daily, the website needs interns for various office, editorial, and content management duties," the ad states. Pay is $10 per hour for 35 hours per week. Duties include: assigning subject area categories to online magazine articles. Researching and entering related data about entertainment people and products. Assisting editors with features and special projects, including fact checking and research. Writing opportunities may be available. Administrative duties will also be assigned. Both current students and recent graduates are eligible to apply. E-mail a cover letter, clips, resume and references to: Marc Vera at marc_vera@ew.com. Location: New York, New York Labels: celebrity_gossip, entertainment, Entertainment_Weekly, entry-level-jobs, EW.com, extended_internships, multimedia, New_York, New_York_internships, online_journalism, paid_internship, website
Paid internships @ Las Vegas Sun
The Las Vegas Sun, a daily newspaper included as a section inside the 160,000-circulation Las Vegas Review-Journal, is offering paid internships to work on its website. Internships run 3 to 9 months. As for pay, the announcement states: "You aren’t going to get rich. But you’ll definitely be able to get by." Interns are needed in news, sports, video journalism and programming. "We’re looking for at least a couple of people to help us on the news side of lasvegassun.com, a journalist to help us with lasvegasweekly.com, a sports journalist to help us across all of our sites, and a video journalist to help us with our upcoming, new daily television show," the announcement states. "We’re also looking for programmers with an understanding of Django. And if you’re a designer with killer Flash or motion-graphics skills, we want you." Applicants should have multimedia skills and a car. For more info or to apply, click here to contact Rob Curley, head of new media at the Las Vegas Sun. Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Labels: entry-level-jobs, extended_internships, journalismjobs, Las_Vegas_Sun, multimedia, Nevada, online_journalism, paid_internship, Rob_Curley, sports_journalism, video_journalism
Entry-level critic @ popular UK music magazine
Entry-level positions in music journalism don't get much better than this. NME, a popular music magazine in the United Kingdom, is offering one young journalist the chance to become a music critic. "NME.COM has teamed up with The Guardian to give one talented student a chance to join our team.
We are supporting the Student Critic Of The Year category at the Guardian Student Media Awards. And as well as £650 cash and a week's work experience at The Guardian, this year's winner will get a six-month internship as NME.COM's regional blogger.
The winning critic will oversee our regional music-related blogging - attending regional gigs, tours, and reviewing new music releases.
NME.COM Editor David Moynihan explained: 'This is a great opportunity for an up-and-coming journalist to get their own column on one of the most respected magazine websites in the world, read by over four million users every month. It'll be a Willy Wonka-esque golden ticket, giving them incredible access to all of their region's live music and the best new music releases long before they're in the shops.'
The deadline for entries is July 3, with winners announced at the awards ceremony in September. For more information, visit the Guardian.co.uk/studentmediaawards." Location: London, England, United Kingdom Labels: entry-level-jobs, extended_internships, London, London_journalism_jobs, music_journalism, music_writer, New_Musical_Express, NME, paid_internship
Entry-level reporter @ Foreign Affairs
Foreign Affairs, a 200,000-circulation scholarly journal on international relations, is accepting applications for its year-long paid internship. Deadline to apply is this Friday, March 13. "The internship is a full-time, paid position offering an exceptional training in serious journalism," the ad states. "The length of the internship is one year, beginning in August. The intern works as an assistant editor with substantial responsibility. Interns are involved in all aspects of the editorial process—editing, proofreading, evaluating manuscripts, research, fact-checking, and production work." The position pays $32,000 per year and is based in New York City. Recent and soon-to-be graduates from undergraduate and master’s programs are eligible. Candidates should have a serious interest in international relations, a flair for writing, and a facility with the English language. To apply, send Cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, and three writing samples (5 pages or less) to: Editorial Internships, Foreign Affairs, 58 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10065. Location: New York, New York
Labels: entry-level-jobs, extended_internships, Foreign_Affairs_magazine, international_relations, journalismjobs, New_York, paid_internship
6-month paid TV news writer intern in Chicago
WGN-TV 9, CW's affiliate in Chicago, is offering a paid 6-month news writing internship. Full-time position is open to college juniors and seniors or recent graduates. Pays minimum wage. "Intern learns the duties of a TV news writer," the ad states. "Write scripts for newscast, edit video using non-linear desktop editing system, and communicate closely with reporters, producers and editors." To apply, mail resume and cover letter to: WGN-TV, Human Resources Dept., 2501 W. Bradley Place, Chicago, IL 60618. Or fax to: (773) 528-1387. Or apply online: go to www.tribjobs.com, click on the Career Opportunities link, then Job Search link and search for keyword “News Writing Internship”. Location: Chicago, Illinois Labels: broadcast_journalism, Chicago, college_journalists, entry-level-jobs, extended_internships, journalismjobs, paid_internship, television_journalism, TV_news_writer, WGN-TV
6-month photo intern @ Birmingham News
The Birmingham News, a 150,000-circulation daily newspaper in Alabama, offers six-month internships in photography. Deadline is March 15 for the internship beginning July 1. October 15 is the deadline for the internship beginning January 1. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and clips to: Walt Stricklin, Director of Photography, The Birmingham News, P.O. Box 2553, Birmingham, AL 35202. Or fax to: (205) 325-3440. Or e-mail: wstricklin@bhamnews.com Location: Birmingham, Alabama Labels: Alabama, Birmingham_News, extended_internships, journalismjobs, paid_internship, photographer, photography_internship, photojournalism, photojournalist, Walt_Stricklin
Paid journalism internship in Berlin
Transparency International, a non-profit organization focused on fighting corruption worldwide in both government and the private sector, is offering a 6-month paid internship writing for its publications and website. Intern will be paid 400 euros per month and write articles for Daily Corruption News, help prepare the organization's annual report, update the organization's website, monitor press clippings and handle other tasks. Applications must be fluent in English. To apply, e-mail a cover letter (including when you're available to start) and resume to: Michael Sidwell at msidwell@transparency.org. Location: Berlin, Germany Labels: Berlin, Daily_Corruption_News, extended_internships, foreign_journalists, Germany, investigative_journalism, investigative_reporting, Michael_Sidwell, paid_internship, Transparency_International
Paid 6-month internship @ Shanghai magazine
CHaINA, a 10,000-circulation news magazine that covers China's supply chain and its global impact, is offering a 6-month paid internship in its Shanghai headquarters. The full-time internship pays $500 per month. "The candidate will have the opportunity to research, write and edit articles, do interviews, cover events, develop story ideas and get involved in all aspects of magazine production," the ad states. "Excellent opportunities will be provided for meeting and networking with a wide range of senior executives providing exposure to many companies and industries." To apply, e-mail resume and clips to Russel Beron at rberon@supplychain.cn. Applicants must be native English speakers. Location: Shanghai, China Labels: business_journalism, CHaINA_magazine, China, extended_internships, foreign_correspondent, foreign_journalists, magazine_journalism, paid_internship, Russel_Beron, Shanghai
Publications intern @ Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are offering a full-time extended paid internship in their Publications and Creative Services Department.
"The successful candidate will perform various tasks associated with producing the Cubs official publications and will be instrumental in helping to maintain the digital asset archive during the baseball season," the ad states. "Additional responsibilities will include posting line-ups and farm report recaps from media notes on Vine Line Blogs, proofreading editorial pages for all publications using AP style, coordinating scorecard information for each series, to catalog, inventory, review and re-organize digital files and various other miscellaneous responsibilities."
Applicants should have background in print journalism and/or sports information and thorough knowledge of baseball. Ability to speak Spanish is preferred, as is a degree in journalism, new media or photography. Availability must be full-time, Monday – Friday. Some weekends required. Time frame will be early March to October 2009.
Apply online.
Chicago, Illinois
Labels: baseball_reporter, Chicago, Chicago_Cubs, entry-level-jobs, extended_internships, journalismjobs, paid_internship, sports_journalism
2-year training program @ London newspaper
News of the World, a 3.5 million circulation London-based newspaper published on Sundays, just created a new 2-year training program for a young journalist.
The "Robert Warren Scholarship" provides salary and covers all training expenses. Initially, you'll spend 19 weeks studying journalism in a postgraduate program at The Journalism Centre at Harlow College in Essex. In your free time, you'll help out at the paper, covering "everything from a Premiership match to major political and showbiz stories both in print and online."
Once your course is complete, you’ll work full-time at the paper and learn about every relevant department, including news, features, picture and sports desks, Fabulous magazine, the website, circulation, marketing, production and advertising departments. You may also spend time at the News of the World’s Scottish or Irish offices.
"Graduates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply." You must have either a bachelor's degree or be in your final year of completing one.
Application deadline is May 8. Send a resume, 100-word explanation of why the News of the World should choose you, your three favorite News of the World front pages and a 50-word comment on each, work samples (i.e. details/examples of any newspaper/magazine/website work experience) to: Paul Nicholas, Deputy Managing Editor, News of the World Scholarship, News of the World, 1 Virginia Street, London E98 1NW .
For more info, e-mail Deputy Managing Editor Paul Nicholas at paul.nicholas[at]notw.co.uk .
London, United KingdomLabels: entry-level-jobs, extended_internships, journalism_fellowships, journalismjobs, London, London_journalism_jobs, News_of_the_World, Paul_Nicholas, Robert_Warren_Scholarship
Entry-level reporter @ Investor's Business Daily
Investor's Business Daily, a 230,000-circulation daily newspaper that covers business, offers an Editorial Apprenticeship Program for beginning journalists. The position is based in Los Angeles, pays $865 per week and lasts 6 months. The apprenticeship is open to college graduates who have been out of school for no longer than six months, or seniors who will graduate before the apprenticeship starts. If hired, you will monitor all the breaking business and economic news and write a concise, comprehensive news summary by deadline each day, the ad states. You also will write business features and trend stories, probably three or four a month. Over the six months, you will develop business news judgment. You’ll learn how to analyze the stock market and quickly decipher company financials. Applications are accepted year round and two apprentices are hired each year. One begins on July 1, and one on January 1. The deadline to apply for the July 1 start date is April 2. The deadline for the January 1 start date is October 1. Submit your resume, cover letter, three professional references and at least six clips (note: absolutely no links to clips will be accepted). Send materials to: Tiffany Routon- Human Resources, Investor’s Business Daily, 12655 Beatrice Street, Los Angeles, CA 90066. Or e-mail tiffany.routon@investors.com. Labels: business_journalism, Editorial_Apprenticeship_Program, entry-level-jobs, extended_internships, Investors_Business_Daily, journalismjobs, Los_Angeles, paid_internship, Tiffany_Routon
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. Labels: extended_internships, fall_2009, Minnesota, paid_internship, Randi_Kallas, Rochester_Post-Bulletin, Spring_2009, Summer_2009
Paid intern @ CBS Interactive
CBS Interactive -- an online content network that includes CBS.com, CBSSports.com, GameSpot, TV.com, CNET.com, etc. -- seeks a paid editorial intern for its Entertainment Division. The 6-month position is based in San Francisco, six hours per week and pays $10 per hour. "The position involves assisting the content and editorial team in managing a myriad of online assets such as entertainment-related photos and videos as well as TV show and celebrity information," the ad states. "In addition, the intern will assist in encoding and posting video to the site. The intern will also assist in viral marketing and blogger partnerships. Will help ensure the site is kept up-to-date and current with photo galleries of notable television shows, events and celebrities." Apply online. Labels: broadcast_journalism, CBS, CBS_Interactive, celebrity_gossip, entertainment, extended_internships, multimedia, online_journalism, paid_internship, San_Francisco, television_journalism
6-month paid internships @ BusinessWeek
6-month copy editing internship @ Harrisburg Patriot-News
The Harrisburg Patriot-News, a 100,000-circulation daily newspaper in Pennsylvania's capital, has an immediate opening for a paid 6-month copy editing/page design intern. "This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate or someone relatively new to the industry," the ad states. "You will be editing stories, writing headlines and designing pages on our universal nightside desk. Page design experience is a definite plus but we will also consider candidates with copy editing internships and strong recommendations. We will train you on our Harris page design system." To apply, e-mail Executive Editor David Newhouse at dnewhouse@patriot-new.com or send mail to him at 812 Market St., Harrisburg PA 17101. Labels: copy_editing, copy_editor, David_Newhouse, entry-level-jobs, extended_internships, Harrisburg, Harrisburg_Patriot-News, journalismjobs, page_designer, paid_internship
Canadian newspaper offers jobs for foreign journalists
The Hamilton Spectator offers a paid one-year internship program for "journalists from other countries to gain experience in the Canadian media."
Two full-time positions are available annually at the daily newspaper, which is located 40 minutes from Toronto.
The program was created in 2003 by Managing Editor Jim Poling, who can be reached at jpoling[at]thespec.com. He works closely with the writers, acting as a mentor and helping them getting articles published.
Labels: Canada, extended_internships, foreign_journalists, Hamilton_Spectator, Jim_Poling, journalismjobs, paid_internship, Toronto
Paid 6-month internship @ San Fran biz paper
San Francisco Business Times, a weekly newspaper about Bay Area business issues, is seeking a paid editorial intern who can work at least 30 hours per week for three-to-six months. Pay is $12 per hour. Interns research, proofread, write stories and handle general administrative duties. "You will assist a team of 15 reporters, editors and researchers in downtown San Francisco on a publication named one of the five best business weeklies in the nation," the ad states. "We cover real estate, nonprofits, biotechnology, health care, finance, technology, law, sports and green business." E-mail cover letter, resume and three to five writing clips to Senior Editor Emily Fancher at efancher@bizjournals.com. Labels: business_journalism, extended_internships, journalismjobs, paid_internship, San_Francisco, San_Francisco_Business_Times
Newark Star-Ledger seeks 20 entry-level reporters
To help fill holes left by a recent mass exodus of staffers via buyout, the Newark Star-Ledger is reportedly looking to immediately hire 20 interns to serve at least one year as bureau reporters. The 373,000-circulation daily newspaper located next to Manhattan is also expected to expand its copy-editing internships, Crain's New York Business reported. The full-time positions pay about $17 per hour (which would work out to $35,000 per year for a full-time job) and include limited benefits. The newspaper lists Chanta Jackson as its internship coordinator. She can be reached at chanta_jackson@starledger.com. -Mark GrabowskiLabels: Chanta_Jackson, entry-level-jobs, extended_internships, journalismjobs, Mark_Grabowski, New_York, Newark, Newark_Star-Ledger, paid_internship
Harrisburg Patriot-News seeks entry-level reporters
The Harrisburg Patriot-News, a 100,000-circulation daily newspaper in Pennsylvania's capital, seeks entry-level and young journalists for its new one-year reporting fellowships. You will cover news in local communities and write for both the print and online edition. The position pays $600 per week and includes paid vacation. "These are excellent opportunities for recent college graduates or others relatively new to the industry," the advertisement states. "...Professional experience is not essential; we will consider candidates with significant experience on a college paper plus references. However, internships at a daily newspaper are a big plus." Send resumes, references and any clips to Executive Editor David Newhouse at dnewhouse@patriot-news.com or 812 Market St., Harrisburg PA 17101. Labels: entry-level-jobs, extended_internships, Harrisburg, Harrisburg_Patriot-News, journalismjobs, recent_graduates, reporter
6-month paid internships @ Chattanooga Times Free Press
The Chattanooga Times Free Press, an 80,000 circulation daily newspaper in Tennessee, offers six-month paid internships in all the newsroom crafts: photography, multimedia, news, features, copy editing and page design. Interns are paid $400 per week. Internships begin in in January and July. There are no hard deadlines. "Our internships are awarded based on merit," the job ad states. "Considerations include previous internships, campus media experience and quality of work samples." Labels: Chattanooga_Times_Free_Press, copy_editor, designer, extended_internships, features, journalism_internships, journalismjobs, multimedia_reporter, paid_internship, photojournalism, reporter
Entry-level opinion writer @ U.S.News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is seeking a 12-month, paid, full-time intern for its Opinion section. The position is based in Washington, D.C. "The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, have a firm grasp of current events, be able to manage numerous tasks and projects and have creative flair and initiative. Strong research and writing skills are a must, along with knowledge of the Web." E-mail resume, cover letter, three references and relevant clips to Mary Lu Meixell at mmeixell@usnews.com by September 30. Labels: entry-level-jobs, extended_internships, journalismjobs, magazine_journalism, opinion_writer, U.S._News_and_World_Report
1-year paid internship at MarketWatch
One-year internship @ Jersey magazine
One-year internships available @ Toronto Star
The Toronto Star offers year-long paid internships for graduates under the age of 30, who have never held a full-time, permanent staff position at a Canadian daily newspaper.
"Successful reporting candidates rotate through teams in the city department," according to the Star's website. "Copy editing interns are assigned to at least three different editing desks during the year. The program begins with orientation and there are regular, mandatory seminar days. A demonstrated commitment to journalism is required, either through a combination of formal journalism training and experience, or extensive experience. We will consider candidates with non-traditional qualifications and credentials. The 2007 program includes six reporters, a photographer, two copy editors and graphic artist. This mix can vary from year to year." -Mark GrabowskiLabels: Canada, entry-level-jobs, extended_internships, job_search, journalism, Toronto, Toronto_Star
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