Monday, August 25, 2008

Interns needed ASAP - Apply Now...

Here's several organizations seeking interns NOW:

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The Big Green

Openings: News, Photo, Design, Copy Duration: 2008-09 school year

To Qualify: All majors are welcome, and varied interests are appreciated.

How to apply: E-mail Katie Sulau with the position you are interested in and a writing sample.

Contact: Katie Sulau

Other: We are an online magazine that provides an independent, alternative voice for MSU students and covers local and global issues in a comprehensive, thoughtful, and progressive manner.

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The Daily Green

Address: 300 West 57th Street, 25th Flr., New York, NY 10019-3791

Openings: Editorial Duration: Summer, Fall, Spring

Salary: Unpaid (20 hours / week) For Credit: Mandatory

To Qualify: A strong writing/journalism background is recommended, as well as an interest in environmental issues. Basic HTML skills and familiarity with content management systems and social media is helpful but not required.

How to apply: Cover letter, résumé and two relevant writing samples (they do not need to be published, but that is preferred).

Contact: Brian Clark Howard, (212) 649-4368

Deadline: Open

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EJ Magazine

Openings: Writers, Photographers and designers Duration: 2008-09 school year
To Qualify: All years and majors are welcome.

Contact: Andrew Norman

Other: This is the only magazine of its kind in the nation – and it’s been awarded as one of the top three student magazines in the country by the Society of Professional Journalists, among other awards.

EJ info/brainstorming session: Thursday, Aug. 28 at 5 p.m. in CAS 382

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Habitat for Humanity of Michigan
Address: 618 S. Creyts Road, Suite C, Lansing, MI 48917

Openings: Public relations intern Duration: Fall, Spring

Salary: Unpaid (20-25 hours / week) For Credit: Mandatory

To Qualify: Must be a junior or senior, and have completed at least 2 or more journalism classes.

How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, and 1-2 clips

Contact: Michelle Smith, Director of Public Relations, (517) 485-1006x15

Other: A writing test is required.

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Michigan Leadership Development Program (Deadline is FRIDAY!)

Address: P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909

Openings: Executive Office Internship Duration: Fall (Sept. 1-Dec. 5)

How to apply: Application form, résumé, writing samples [E-mail submission preferred!]

Contact: (517) 335-6998, internship@michigan.gov

Other: Through meaningful hands-on work experience, the Executive Office Internship Program provides a window through which to view potential careers, as well as insight into the workings of state government. This unique leadership development program provides an exciting opportunity for those interested in public service to join Governor Granholm's team in its efforts to move Michigan forward.

Deadline: Aug. 29

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Red Cedar Log

Openings: Intern photographers/writers, staff photographers/writers, assistant photo editor, designer

Duration: 2008-09 school year

To Qualify: All years and majors are welcome. Freshmen strongly encouraged to apply.

Contact: Matt Mikus or Lisa Ermak, (517) 355-4610

Other: The Red Cedar Log is a publication in which one can further develop his or her journalistic skills while getting hands-on expereince with deadlines, meetings. interviews and photography shoots. RCL offers a professional journalistic environment with a flexible work load.

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SpartanEdge

Openings: Writers, photographers, videographers, bloggers and graphics journalists.

Duration: 2008-09 school year

To Qualify: We'll work with you even if you haven't written anything before, but we do require a basic knowledge of AP style and quality writing.

To Apply: E-mail three examples of your writing, preferably something journalism-related (published work, class work, English work, something saved from High school, etc).

Contact: Amanda Peterka, Managing Editor - or Jessica Lipowski, Editor in Chief

Other: Spartan Edge is a weekly online publication focusing on campus issues in an "edgy" way. Our aim is to rectify the truth of controversy and give readers at MSU an alternative source for campus news. We began as an experiment to see where the Internet can take media, and we focus a lot on multimedia – photos, video and audio – to bring the news alive.

Meetings: Every other week on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in the East Shaw Lobby, beginning Sept. 2

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WILX News 10 (Lansing, Mich.)

Address: 500 American Road, Lansing, MI 48911

Openings: Sports Duration: Fall

How to apply: Send résumé by e-mail ASAP.

Contact: Maria Tocco,

Other: Interns will be expected to work a couple of hours, a couple of days per week. Help us cover Michigan State sports, local high school football, etc. We will work around your schedule.

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