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(Last updated 9:30 p.m. Oct. 15)
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The (Allentown, Penn.) Morning Call
Address: P.O Box 1260, Allentown, Pa. 18105
Circulation: 108,797 daily; 140,789 Sundays
Openings: News (2), Photo (2), Sports (1) Duration: Summer, 12 weeks
Salary: about $350/week (40 hours per week) For Credit: Optional
To Qualify: Campus newspaper experience or previous internships are required.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, 6-10 clips and three references.
Contact: Jack Tobias, City Desk, (610) 820-6553
Deadline: Jan. 15
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Address: PO Box 2221, Little Rock, AR 72203
Circulation: 182,212 daily; 274,494 Sundays
Openings: Various Duration: Summer
To Qualify: A junior or senior with prior internship experience is preferred.
How to apply: Cover letter, resume, references and up to 10 clips.
Contact: Internship Coordinator, (501) 378-3485
Deadline: Nov. 30
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Openings: 24 total -- News, Photo, Video, Graphics, Online Duration: 12 weeks, summer
Salary: Paid / Full-time For Credit: Possible
To Qualify: Must be at least a full-time senior. At least one previous internship preferred.
How to apply: Cover letter (describing qualities and accomplishments and what you expect to gain from an AP internship), résumé, one letter of reference from a current professor on school letterhead.
Contact: Contact local AP bureau chief, or send questions to internships@ap.org
Deadline: Nov. 15
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Address:
Circulation: 326,907 daily; 497,149 Sundays
Openings: Variable Duration: 10 weeks, summer
Salary: $550 / week (Full-time)
To Qualify: Must be at least a junior. Previous professional daily deadline experience preferred. Must have worked on the campus newspaper or other publications.
How to apply: Cover letter, resumé, references, maximum 10 clips and a 500-word essay explaining why you want to be a journalist and how an internship at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will help you pursue your goal.
Contact: Karen Park, Newsroom Recruiter
Other: For more details, visit the Journal-Constitution’s internships page.
Deadline: Nov. 16, 2008
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Address: 305 S. Congress Ave., Austin, Texas 78704
Circulation: 170,309 daily; 206,505 Sundays
Openings: 8 – Reporting, Copy, Web, Photo, Graphics, Design Duration: Summer
Salary: $450 / week (Full-time) For Credit: Optional
To Qualify: College experience or a previous internship is a plus.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, two references, clips and a 2-3 page autobiography that tells us about you and your interest in newspaper journalism.
Contact: Drew Marcks, Asst. Managing Editor, (512) 445-3661
Other: Free housing is provided through St. Edward’s University. Interns will be required to have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and transportation. For more details visit the Statesman’s internships page.
Deadline: Nov. 1
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Address: 501 N. Calvert St., P.0. Box 1377, Baltimore, MD 21278
Circulation: 232,360 daily; 372,970 Sundays
Openings: Features/Online Duration: Fall, Winter, Spring
Salary: Unpaid (10-12 hours/week) For Credit: Mandatory
To Qualify: Journalism majors preferred. Must be familiar with AP style and possess strong writing and editing skills. Knowledge of HTML is helpful but not necessary.
How to apply: E-mail cover letter, résumé, and two clips.
Contact: Rebecca Hyler, Features producer, (410) 464-2886
Deadline: Fall – Sept. 30, Spring – Jan. 31, Summer – June 30
Address: 501 N. Calvert St., P.0. Box 1377, Baltimore, MD 21278
Circulation: 232,360 daily; 372,970 Sundays
Openings: News, Copy, Graphics, Photo Duration: Fall, Winter, Spring
Salary: $531/week
To Qualify: Previous internship at a daily newspaper is required.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, 6-8 clips and two professional references.
Contact: Sam Davis, (410) 332-6534
Deadline: Open
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Address: P.O. Box 2553, Birmingham, AL 35202
Circulation: 140,438 daily; 170,151 Sundays
Openings: Photo (1) Duration: 6 months (January-June, July-December)
Salary: $450 / week (Full-time)
To Qualify: Must be at least a junior, who has completed substantial coursework in journalism, worked for campus or other publications and maintained a B-average.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé and portfolio.
Contact: Walt Stricklin, Director of Photography, (205) 325-2242
Other: Interns will be expected to work as a full-fledged journalist generating many of your own assignments, coordinating stories with other news departments and covering spot news, sports and features. Every intern is assigned a mentor and receives daily critiques. Our emphasis is on helping the profession by producing well-rounded journalists.
These are highly competitive internships and there is no set deadline for applying. We are looking at portfolios all year long.
For more details, visit The News’ internships page.
Deadline: March 15 (begins July 1), Oct. 15 (begins Jan. 1)
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Address:
Circulation: 57,945 daily; 71,521 Sundays
Openings: News, Photo Duration: Summer
Salary: Paid (Full-time)
How to apply: Cover letter, resumé, clips.
Contact: Shonna Woods, Recruiter, Gazette Communications
Other: Photo interns receive an equipment allowance. For more details, visit the Gazette’s internships page.
Deadlines: Jan. 1
Address: P.O. Box 1447, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Circulation: 71,716 daily; 95,039 Sundays
Openings: News, Copy, Graphics, Photo Duration: Fall, Spring, Summer
Salary: $400/week
To Qualify: Campus newspaper experience and prior internships are desirable. Post-grads accepted.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, clips.
Contact: Mark Kennedy, Lifestyles Editor, (423) 757-6645
Other: Fall internships: July-Dec. Spring: Jan-June. Summer: June-Aug.
Deadline: Open
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Address:
Circulation: 541,663 daily; 898,703 Sundays
Openings: Various Duration: Summer
To Qualify: A previous internship is required.
How to apply: Resume, cover letter, 10-15 clips, 3 references.
Contact: Sheila Solomon, Senior Editor for Recruiting, (800) 874-2863
Deadline: Nov. 30
Address:
Circulation: 93,859 daily; 109,603 Sundays
Openings: News (4), Design, Copy Duration: June 8, 2009 - Aug. 14, 2009
Salary: $10 / hour (Full-time) For Credit: Optional
To Qualify: Prefer at least journalism sophomores with previous newsroom experience. Self-reliance and computer literacy are required. (Reporting interns must have access to a reliable car).
How to apply: Cover letter (including availability and qualifications), résumé, maximum six clips.
Contact: Connie Steele, Newsroom Administrator
Other: Reporting interns will write general assignment stories and produce occasional projects for Metro, Features, Business or Entertainment sections. Copy-editing and design can expect to work in the evenings.
Photo interns are also employed throughout the year. Please direct inquiries to Mark Reis
For-credit internships must be arranged through school.
Deadline: Dec. 31. Finalists will be contacted no later than Jan. 31.
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Address: 34 S. 3rd St., Columbus, Ohio 43215
Circulation: 199,524 daily; 334,422 Sundays
Openings: Editorial, Photo, Copy, etc. Duration: Summer
Salary: Paid For Credit: Optional
To Qualify: Must have prior experience – preferably at a newspaper. Preference goes to juniors, but younger/older students can be chosen if they demonstrate exceptional clips and experience.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, clips. Letters of reference are not required but help.
Contact: Alan Miller, Managing Editor/News, (614) 461-5200
City: Ruth Hanley, Asst. City Editor
State: Paul Souhrada, State Editor
Business: Ron Carter, Business Editor
Features: Mary Lynn Plageman, Managing Editor
Sports: Ray Stein, Sports Editor
Copy: Danny Goodwin, News Editor
Electronic Publishing: Gary Kiefer
Photo: Karl Kuntz, Managing Editor
Graphic Arts: Scott Minister, Art Director
Other: It also helps to know about The Dispatch and the region it covers. Read the paper and be able to articulate its strengths and weaknesses, its style and content, your likes and dislikes.
Deadline: Oct. 31
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The (Louisville, Ky.) Courier-Journal
Address: 525 W. Broadway, Louisville, K.Y. 40202
Circulation: 215,328 daily; 258,778 Sundays
Openings: News, Copy Desk, Photo, Design, Online, Editorial
Duration: 12 weeks – Summer.
Salary: $500 / week (Full-time) For Credit: Optional
To Qualify: None.
How to apply: Cover letter (not exceeding 500 words), résumé, maximum 10 clips.
Contact: Mary Pat Falk, Manager of News Administration, (502) 582-4616
Other: Send applications to: Bennie Ivory, Executive Editor and Vice President/News, 525 W. Broadway,
Deadline: Oct. 17
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(Arlington Heights, Ill.) Daily Herald
Address: P.O. Box 280, Arlington Heights, IL 60006-0280
Circulation: 143,152 daily; 141,091 Sundays
Openings: Variable Duration: Summer
How to apply: Application, resume, cover letter, clips.
Contact: Heather Ritter, Asst. Human Resources Manager
Other: For more information, see the Herald’s internships page.
Deadline: Jan. 15
Address: 101 W. Colfax Ave, Denver, Colorado, 80202
Circulation: 225,192 daily; 600,026 Sundays
Openings: News, Web, Photo, Graphics, Design Duration: 10 weeks, summer
Salary: $500 / week (Full-time)
To Qualify: Must be at least a junior and have demonstrated an interest in print or online journalism.
How to apply: Cover letter (outlining which position most interests you), résumé, maximum 5 clips, three references. [Send to “ATTN: Internship recruiter”]
Other: Photo applicants should send portfolio on a CD. Graphics and Design applicants can send portfolios of 8.5x11 photocopied designs, non-returnable tearsheets or CDs. For more details, visit the Post’s internships page.
Deadline: Oct. 31
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Address: 715 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Circulation: 138,519 daily; 222,122 Sundays
Openings: News, Sports, Multimedia, Copy Duration: 12 weeks, summer
Salary: Paid
To Qualify: Must be at least a junior. Must also be a journalism major or have demonstrated commitment to print journalism. Experience on a college publication and a previous internship are preferred.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, maximum 6 clips, three references. Multimedia candidates can provide a URL where their portfolio can be viewed or send a portfolio on a disc.
Contact: Audrey Odessa Burgs, Night City Editor, (515) 284-8065
Other: Our program is at a level that may overwhelm one who has not worked on a professional daily newspaper. The ability to speak Spanish and knowledge of Iowa also are valuable. For more details, visit the Register’s internships page.
Deadline: Dec. 1
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Address: 615 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit, MI 48226
Circulation: 188,171 daily; 172,357 Saturdays (no Sunday publication)
Openings: News, Copy, Photo, Graphics, Design, Online Duration: 12 weeks, summer
Salary: $524 / week (Full-time) For Credit: Optional
To Qualify: Must be at least a junior and have had at least one prior internship.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, three references, 7-10 clips and a 300-word statement on your strongest influence in journalism.
Contact: Walter Middlebrook, Director of Recruiting, (313) 222-2429
Other: For more details, visit the News’ internships page.
Deadline: Nov. 15
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Address: 205 W. 12th St., Erie, PA 16534
Circulation: 55,397 daily; 75,746 Sundays
Openings: News, Copy, Web (7 total) Duration: Summer
Salary: $387/week - $413/week
To Qualify: Preference goes to applicants with at least junior status. Previous daily internships or college newspaper experience – including multimedia skills – is needed.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, clips.
Contact: Rick Sayers, Executive Editor, (814) 870-1742
Other: An interview, writing and/or copy-editing test is required of interns.
Deadline: Dec. 31
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Address: 205 W. 12th St., Erie, PA 16534
Circulation: 55,397 daily; 75,746 Sundays
Openings: Copy (1) Duration: Spring
Salary: $387/week - $413/week
To Qualify: Preference goes to applicants with at least junior status. Previous daily internships or college newspaper experience – including multimedia skills – is needed.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, clips.
Contact: Rick Sayers, Executive Editor, (814) 870-1742
Other: An interview, writing and/or copy-editing test is required of interns.
Deadline: Open
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Florida Times-Union
Address: P.O. Box 1949, Jacksonville, FL 32231
Circulation: 144,391 daily; 201,352 Sundays
Openings: News, Copy, Design, Graphics, Photo Duration: 12 weeks, summer
Salary: $375-$500 / week (based on years of college)
To Qualify: Preference given to those who have held previous summer internships and individuals who have proved an interest in a print journalism career.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé (including GPA), two references (at least one from within the academic community).
Contact: Coulter Kirkpatrick, Administrative Editor, (904) 359-4573
Other: It is not necessary that applicants be journalism majors, but it is desirable. Interns must have their own vehicles. For more details, visit the Times-Union’s internships page.
Deadline: Dec. 1
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Address:
Circulation: 140,331 daily; 150,276 Sundays
Openings: Various Duration: Summer
How to apply: Cover letter, resume, 6 clips, 3 references, letter of recommendation.
Contact: Shauna Goya, Intern Coordinator, (808) 535-2425
Deadline: Dec. 31
Address:
Circulation: 30,825 daily; 34,812 Sundays
Openings: News (2), Photo, Copy (only summer) Duration: 12 weeks - Fall, Spring, Summer
Salary: $9.65/hour (Full-time For Credit: Optional
To Qualify: Must have campus newspaper experience.
How to apply: Cover letter, resumé and clips.
Contact: Tom Perrin, Metro editor, (517) 782-3503
J. Scott Park, Photo
Jerry Sova, Copy
Other: News – October (on-campus interviews), Photo - Deadlines on a rolling basis, Copy – Mar. 1
The (Fort Wayne, Ind.) Journal-Gazette
Address: 600 W Main St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Circulation: 64,304 daily; 111,485 Sundays
Openings: 3 total - Most newsroom departments Duration: 10 weeks, Summer
Salary: $400/week (Full-time) For Credit: Optional
To Qualify: Must have completed sophomore year before internship starts. Must have previous internship experience or work at student publications.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, 5-6 clips. Send to “ATTN: Internship Coordinator.”
Contact: Ed Breen, Asst. Managing Editor/Photo, (260) 461-8771
Lisa Green, Business Editor, (260) 461-8200
Other: Students are responsible for their own housing and transportation while they are interning, although we can make suggestions.
Deadline: Jan. 1
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Address: 1 News Plaza, Peoria, IL. 61643
Circulation: 65,320 daily; 80,394 Sundays
Openings: News, Copy, Photo (6 total) Duration: Fall, Summer, Spring
Salary: $405/week
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, clips.
Contact: News: Michael Cecil, (309) 686-3117
Copy: Kelly VanLaningham, (309) 686-3185
Photo: Eric Behrens, (309) 686-3137
Other: We generally select spring interns by December, summer interns by March and fall interns by June or July.
Deadline: Open
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Address:
Circulation: 128,930 daily; 177,026Sundays
Openings: Reporting Duration: Fall
To Qualify: Previous internships or extensive freelance experience a plus.
How to apply: Send a cover letter, resume and at least five varied clips
Contact: Peg West, Asst. Metro Editor
Other: Interns receive a variety of experience, from crime reporting to business. This could be a good chance to keep your skills fresh and gain some valuable experience if you are still in the job market.
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Address: 120 E. Lenawee St., Lansing MI 48919
Circulation: 58,948 daily; 76,887 Sundays
Openings: News, Photo, Copy, Sports
Duration: 12 weeks -- Fall (part time – News only), Spring (part time – News only), Summer (full time)
Salary: $11/hour For Credit: Optional
To Qualify: Experience is recommended but not required. Freelance assignments count. Class work does not.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, at least three print clips, links to multimedia work or DVDs (highly recommended), references.
Contact: Belinda Thurston, Asst. Managing Editor, (517) 377-1286
Other: The LSJ is a fast-paced work environment that can help prepare any student for the real world. But it also demands self-starters, innovators and multimedia-savvy journalists.
Deadlines: Fall – June 30, Spring – Nov. 30, Summer – Jan.
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Address: 3515 Elida road, Lima, Ohio 45807
Circulation: 32,860 daily; 40,092 Sundays
Openings: Summer: News, Design, Photo (2) ; Fall/Winter/Spring: Photo (2)
Duration: 12 weeks (but photo interns can work up to 24 weeks)
Salary: $360 / week (Full-time) For Credit: Optional
To Qualify: At least prior experience on student newspaper.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, 8-12 clips or a photo/design portfolio.
Contact: News or Design: Jim Krumel, Editor, (419) 993-2076
Photo: Craig Orosz, Photo Editor, (419) 993-2057
Other: Applications are accepted throughout the year, but students are encouraged to apply at least three months prior to the internship.
Deadline: Open
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Address:
Circulation: 773,884 daily; 1,101,981 Sundays
Openings: Variable Duration: Summer
How to apply: Cover letter, resume, 1-page essay, up to 12 clips and three references.
Contact: Randy Hagihara, Editorial Internship Director, (213) 237-7992, randy.hagihara@latimes.com
Deadline: Jan. 1
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Address: One Herald Plaza, Miami, FL 33132-1693
Circulation: 240,223 daily; 311,245 Sundays
Openings: 8 total - News, Copy, Design, Photo, Video, Multimedia
Duration: 12 weeks – Spring, Summer, Fall 2009
Salary: $520 / week (Full-time) For Credit: Optional
To Qualify: At least one prior full-time internship is required.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, 6-8 clips.
Contact: Rick Hirsch, Multimedia Director, (305) 376-3504
Deadline: Oct. 31
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Address: 333 W. State St., Milwaukee, WI 53201-0371
Circulation: 217,755 daily; 384,539 Sundays
Openings: News, Sports, Entertainment, Copy, Graphics, Design, Photo, Web
Duration: max. 12 weeks, summer
Salary: $450 / week (Full-time)
To Qualify: Journalism majors preferred, or must intend to pursue a career in journalism. At least one previous professional internship required. Preference given to students entering or completing their senior year.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, clips/portfolio.
Contact: Marilyn Krause, Sr. Editor / Administration, (414) 224-2185
Other: Visit internship Web site for more details.
Deadline: Nov. 1
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Muskegon Chronicle
Address: 981 3rd St., Muskegon, MI 49440-1295
Circulation: 41,114 daily; 45,583 Sundays
Openings: Photo Duration: Summer, Fall, Spring
Salary: Paid
How to apply: Cover letter, resume with references and portfolio of photos. (Digital portfolios should include captions and be Macintosh compatible – No online portfolios.)
Contact: Greg Dorsett, Photo editor
Deadlines: Summer – Jan. 15, Fall – May 15, Winter – Sept. 15
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Address: 1075 Central Ave., Naples, FL 34102
Circulation: 66,272 daily; 74,553 Sundays
Openings: Copy, Design, Graphics Duration: 12 weeks to six months
Salary: Paid (Full-time) For Credit: Optional
To Qualify: Some grounding in journalism required.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, clips.
Contact: Kevin Hellyer, Asst. Managing Editor
Other: At The Naples Daily News, we value the role copy/design editors play in packaging well-edited stories and meaningful photos in our print editions. This is an internship that will appeal to a recent grad looking for solid experience and great clips from a newspaper known for strong photography and design elegance.
Deadline: Open
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Address: 235 Pinelawn Road, Melville, NY 11747
Circulation: 379,613 daily; 441,728 Sundays
Openings: News Duration: Fall, Spring
Salary: $25 daily stipend [2 days per week) For Credit: Mandatory
To Qualify: Must be a college student pursuing print journalism.
How to apply: Application form, cover letter, résumé, 500-word autobiography, maximum six clips and a letter from a school official stating the amount of credit to be earned and requirements to do so. [Send to “ATTN: Internship Coordinator”]
Contact: jobs@newsday.com, (631) 843-2700
Other: Interns must provide their own car. For more details, visit Newsday’s internships page.
Deadlines: Nov. 8 – spring, May 31 – Fall
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Address: 235 Pinelawn Road, Melville, NY 11747
Circulation: 379,613 daily; 441,728 Sundays
Openings: News, Photo, Graphic/Design Duration: 10 weeks, Summer
Salary: $523 / week (Full-time)
To Qualify: News interns must have completed their junior year, and photo and graphic/design interns must have completed their sophomore year before beginning the internship.
How to apply:
Reporting / Editing: Application form, cover letter, résumé, six clips, 300-word essay on the events that became a catalyst in your interest in journalism, 500-word autobiography (written in third-person, feature story format), 500-word news story based on the information given on the writing test (that will be sent after receipt of application), and a recent college transcript. [Send to “ATTN: Internship Coordinator”]
Photo: Application form, cover letter, résumé, 500-word autobiography, a representative sampling of your best work, and a list of photographic equipment you will bring with you to use during the internship.
Graphic/Design: Application form, cover letter, résumé, 500-word autobiography, a representative sampling of your best work.
Contact: jobs@newsday.com, (631) 843-2700
Other: The summer program also provides intern seminars with Newsday staff members. Interns must provide their own car. A writing test will be sent upon receipt of each application. See full requirements online. For more details, visit Newsday’s internships page.
Deadline: Nov. 15
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(Greensboro, N.C.) News & Record
Address: PO Box 20848, 200 E. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27401
Circulation: 84,339 daily; 101,409 Sundays
Openings: 1 each – News, Sports, Copy, Photo Duration: 12 weeks, summer
Salary: Paid
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé and clips.
Contact: Ann Morris, Managing Editor, (336) 373-7040
Other: Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of clips, layouts or photographs indicating strong news judgment, creativity, and ability to perform under deadline pressure. For more information, visit internships page.
Deadline: Jan. 15
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Address: 620 Eighth Ave., New York, NY 10018
Circulation: 1,077,256 daily; 1,476,400 Sundays
Openings: News (4), Graphics (1), Design (1), Photo (1), Copy Duration: 10 weeks, summer
Salary: $904
To Qualify: News reporting interns must be a senior or graduate student with a previous professional internship at a daily newspaper. Graphics/Design/Photo interns must be at least a sophomore and have had previous newspaper experience. Copy-editing interns must be at least a junior and have a previous internship through the Dow Jones Newspaper Fund.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé and 8-10 clips or a portfolio reflecting a variety of the applicant’s best work.
Contact: Sheila Rule, Senior Editor,
Other: For complete details on each internship position, see The New York Times’ online internships page. Housing available at NYU campus for interns who live outside the New York area – cost is offset in part by a housing allowance.
Deadlines: Nov. 15
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The New York Times (in D.C.)
Address: 1627 Eye St. N.W., Seventh Floor, Washington, D.C. 20006
Circulation: 1,077,256 daily; 1,476,400 Sundays
Openings: David E. Rosenbaum Reporting Internship in Washington Duration: 10 weeks, summer
Salary: $600
To Qualify: Must be a senior or graduate student with previous daily newspaper experience. Preference given to students needing financial aid.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, 8-10 clips, 500-word essay on the applicant’s specific interest in Washington news and proof of financial aid from college or university.
Contact: Adrianne Goodman, Washington Weekend Editor
Other: For complete details on this internship position, see The New York Times’ online internships page.
Deadlines: Nov. 15
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Address: 620 Eighth Ave., New York, NY 10018
Circulation: 1,077,256 daily; 1,476,400 Sundays
Openings: News Duration: Fall, Spring
Salary: Unpaid (6-8 hours/week) For Credit: Mandatory
To Qualify: Preferred candidates will have demonstrated interest in journalism and completed previous internships at daily newspapers.
How to apply: Application form, cover letter (outlining what you hope to accomplish in the internship), résumé, two letters of recommendation, 6 clips.
Other: Interns work in The New York Times’ regional bureaus: Stamford, Newark, Trenton, Albany, Garden City and White Plains. For complete details on this internship position, see The New York Times’ online internships page.
Deadline: OPEN / SEASONAL
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The Oklahoman/NewsOK.com
Address: P.O. Box 25125, Oklahoma City, OK 73
Circulation: 201,771 daily; 262,150 Sundays
Openings: 10 total: Reporting, Copy Editing, Design, Graphics, Online, Video and Photography
Duration: Summer 2009
Salary: $450 weekly For Credit: Optional
To Qualify: Must be juniors, seniors or graduate students. Prefer college newspaper, professional newspaper and/or online experience. A previous internship is required.
How to apply: Cover letter, resume and 5-7 clips.
Contact: Joe Hight, Director of Information & Development, (405) 475-3913
Other: A car is needed, a driver's license is required. Help with finding housing is available.
Deadline: Dec. 1
Address:
Circulation: 250,724 daily; 311,982 Sundays
Openings: Variable Duration: Summer
How to apply: Resume, Cover letter, two letters of recommendation, college transcript and up to 10 work samples.
Contact: Dennis Foley, Internship Coordinator, (714) 796-6011
Deadline: Dec. 15
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Address: 633 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando FL 32801
Circulation: 227,593 daily; 332,030 Sundays
Openings: News, Copy, Photo, Graphics (6 total) Duration: 10 weeks, Summer
Salary: $525/week
To Qualify: Previous internship is required. Preference is given to juniors and seniors.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, min. 7 clips.
Contact: (Mr.) Dana Eagles, Staff Development Editor, (407) 420-5427
Other: Photo and News applicants must have a car and driver’s license. For more details, visit the Sentinel’s internships page.
Deadline: Nov. 15
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Address: P.O. Box 24700, West Palm Beach, FL 33416
Circulation: 164,474 daily; 195,608 Sundays
Openings: Metro, Business news Duration: 12 weeks, summer
Salary: $475/week (Full-time)
To Qualify: At least one previous professional internship.
How to apply: Cover letter explaining interest in The Post, résumé, references and 5-7 clips.
Contact: Lynn Kalber, Director of Administration/Newsroom, (561) 820-4400
Other: For more information, visit The Post’s online internships page.
Deadline: Dec. 1
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Address: P.O. Box 24700, West Palm Beach, FL 33416
Circulation: 164,474 daily; 195,608 Sundays
Openings: Photo (2), Sports Duration: 16 weeks, fall
Salary: $475/week (Full-time)
To Qualify: At least one previous professional internship.
How to apply: Cover letter explaining interest in The Post, résumé, references and 5-7 clips.
Contact: Lynn Kalber, Director of Administration/Newsroom, (561) 820-4400
Loren Hosack, Photo Editor, (561) 820-4491
Other: Photo applicants should include at least one photo story and send their packets directly to photo editor. For more information, visit The Post’s online internships page.
Deadline: April 1
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Address: Box 8263, Philadelphia, Pa. 19101
Circulation: 334,150 daily; 630,665 Sundays
Openings: News, Photo, Graphics, Copy, Web Duration: Fall, Spring
Salary: Unpaid (part-time) For Credit: Mandatory
To Qualify: Must be enrolled in a college or university. Preference is given to juniors and seniors.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, 5-7 clips/portfolio, three references, one letter of recommendation, a credit-confirmation letter from the academic institution.
Contact: John Brumfield, Editorial Assistant, (215) 854-2689
Hai Do, Photo Editor, (215) 854-2000
Other: Applicants are encouraged to possess multimedia skills. A car and valid driver’s license are desirable. For more information, visit The Inquirer’s internships page.
Deadline: May 1 – Fall, Sept. 1 – Spring
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Address: Box 8263, Philadelphia, Pa. 19101
Circulation: 334,150 daily; 630,665 Sundays
Openings: News, Photo, Graphics, Copy, Web Duration: Summer
Salary: Paid (Full-time) For Credit: Optional
To Qualify: Must be enrolled in a college or university. Preference is given to juniors and seniors.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, 5-7 clips/portfolio, three references, one letter of recommendation, a credit-confirmation letter from the academic institution.
Contact: John Brumfield, Editorial Assistant, (215) 854-2689
Hai Do, Photo Editor, (215) 854-2000
Other: Applicants are encouraged to possess multimedia skills. A car and valid driver’s license are desirable. For more information, visit The Inquirer’s internships page.
Deadline: Feb. 1 – Summer
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Address: Times P.O. Box 2491 Roanoke, Va. 24010
Circulation: 88,927 daily; 100,120 Sundays
Openings: News, Photo, Design, Web Duration: 12 weeks, summer
Salary: Paid / Full-time
To Qualify: Preference given to those who have had a previous internship or worked for college newspaper.
How to apply: Application form, cover letter, résumé, three references, 8-10 clips or a portfolio.
Contact:
News: Dan Casey, Senor Editor for Enterprise, (540) 981-3340
Photo: Dan Beatty, Director of Photography, (540) 981-3340
Design and Web: Andrew Svec, Presentation Editor, (540) 981-3340
Other: For more information, visit the Times’ internships page.
Deadline: Dec. 1
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Address: P.O. Box 15779, Sacramento, CA 95852
Circulation: 268,755 daily; 307,480 Sundays
Openings: 3 total – News, Copy Duration: 12 weeks, Summer
Salary: $575/week (Full-time)
To Qualify: Open to college undergraduate and graduate students who are able to develop content for print or online through a variety of story-telling techniques.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, three references and 6-8 clips.
Contact: Jerry Eagan, Internship Coordinator, (916) 321-1054
Deadline: Feb. 28
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Address: P.O. Box 768, St. Cloud, MN 56302
Circulation: 25,868 daily; 35,654 Sundays
Openings: 2 total: News, Photo, Video, Copy, Design Duration: Spring, Summer, Fall
Salary: Unpaid (15-20 hours) For Credit: Mandatory
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé and 3 clips.
Contact: Sue Halena, Managing Editor, (320) 255-8777
Deadline: Summer – March 1, Fall – July 1, Spring – Nov. 1
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Address: P.O. Box 1121, St. Petersburg, FL 33731
Circulation: 316,007 daily; 432,779 Sundays
Openings: News, Copy, Op/Ed, Design, Photo, Web Duration: 10-12 weeks, Summer; 12 weeks, Fall (Photo only)
Salary: Paid (Full-time)
To Qualify: Must be at least a sophomore for newsroom internships, and at least a junior for photo internship. Applicants should have experience at a college publication and at least one professional internship.
How to apply: Apply online.
Contact: Nancy Waclawek, (727) 893-8780
Other: For more details visit, the Times’ internships page.
Deadlines: News – Nov. 15, Photo (for fall) – April 1
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Address: 350 Camino de la Reina, San Diego, CA 92108
Circulation: 288,669 daily; 355,537 Sundays
Openings: 3 total - Metro news, Features, Business, Sports, Science, Op/Ed, Photo, Design, Copy Duration: 12 weeks, summer
Salary: $510/week (Full-time)
To Qualify: Must be at least a junior. The strongest candidates have worked for a college newspaper for a couple of years and have completed at least two previous internships.
How to apply: Cover letter (mentioning which section you would prefer and how you could help improve the diversity of coverage), résumé, 6 clips.
Contact: Carol Goodhue, Training and Development Coordinator, (619) 293-1261
Other: For more information, visit The Union-Tribune’s internships page. Unpaid, for-credit internships are available throughout the academic year. Requirements to apply are the same, and applications are accepted throughout the year.
Deadline: Nov. 15
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Address: 901 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94103-2905
Circulation: 370,345 daily; 424,603 Sundays
Openings: News, Photo, Design, Graphics, Copy Duration: 10-12 weeks, Summer
Salary: $650/week (Full-time)
To Qualify: Must be a junior. Previous newsroom experience with college newspaper or professional internship are preferred.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, professional references and work samples. News and Features applicants should submit 5-7 clips. Photo, Graphics, and Design applicants should provide a CD with 10-20 images. Send to “ATTN: Summer Internship Program, Human Resources Dept.”
Other: For complete details, visit The Chronicle’s internships page. Copy-editing interns are selected through the Dow Jones Newspaper Fund.
Deadline: Oct. 31
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Address:
Circulation: 234,772 daily; 251,851 Sundays
Openings: Variable Duration: Summer
How to apply: Cover letter, resume, references, 6-8 clips.
Contact: Katharine Fong, Deputy Managing Editor
Deadline: Nov. 3
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Address: P.O Box 70, Seattle, WA 98111
Circulation: 220,863 daily; 409,231 Sundays
Openings: News (5), Multimedia, Photo, Copy, Design/Graphics Duration: 12 weeks, Summer
Salary: $540/week For-Credit: Optional
To Qualify: Must be at least a sophomore. Must be a journalism major or have demonstrated a commitment to print journalism. At least one previous journalism on a daily newspaper is preferred, and multimedia experience is a plus.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, three references, one-page essay describing your reasons for entering the newspaper profession.
Reporters should submit five clips, and photo applicants should submit 20 samples of work on a CD. Graphic/Design applicants should submit 12 samples of page designs (and do not require an essay).
Contact: Pat Foote, Asst. Managing Editor, (206) 464-2190
Other: For complete details, visit The Times’ internships page, or e-mail applications.
Deadline: Nov. 1
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Address: 200 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Circulation: 218,286 daily; 303,399 Sundays
Openings: News, Business, Copy, Design, Graphics, Photo, Web Duration: 10 weeks - Summer
Salary: $530/week (Full-time)
To Qualify: Preference is given to juniors, seniors, recent graduates and graduate students. Ideal candidates have experience on their college publication and at least one previous internship.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, 7-10 clips.
Contact: Kathy Pellegrino, Recruitment Editor
Other: Ability to speak a second language and knowledge of South Florida also are valuable. For more information, visit the Sun-Sentinel’s internships page.
Deadline: Nov. 15
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Address: 200 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Circulation: 218,286 daily; 303,399 Sundays
Openings: Sports Duration: 10 weeks - Fall
Salary: $530/week (Full-time)
To Qualify: Preference is given to juniors, seniors, recent graduates and graduate students. Ideal candidates have experience on their college publication and at least one previous internship.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, 7-10 clips.
Contact: Kathy Pellegrino, Recruitment Editor,
Other: For more information, visit the Sun-Sentinel’s internships page.
Deadline: March 1
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Address: 200 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Circulation: 218,286 daily; 303,399 Sundays
Openings: Most newsroom departments, Broadcast, Web Duration: Fall, Spring, Summer
Salary: Unpaid For Credit: Mandatory
To Qualify: Preference is given to juniors, seniors, recent graduates and graduate students. Ideal candidates have experience on their college publication and at least one previous internship.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, 7-10 clips.
Contact: Kathy Pellegrino, Recruitment Editor,
Other: For more information, visit the Sun-Sentinel’s internships page.
Deadline: Open
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Address: 425 Portland Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55488
Circulation: 322,362 daily; 534,750 Sundays
Openings: News, Copy, Photo, Graphics, Design Duration: 10 weeks, summer
Salary: $650/week
To Qualify: Applicants who’ve completed their junior year and have had a previous internship are preferred.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, clips/portfolio and two letters of reference.
Contact: Brenda Rotherham, Recruiting Manager, (612) 673-4422
Other: For more information, visit the Star Tribune’s internships page.
Deadline: Dec. 1
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Address:
Circulation: 220,522 daily; 283,784 Sundays
Openings: Variable Duration: Summer
How to apply: Application form, Cover letter, resume, 6 clips, 500-word essay, 3 references.
Contact: Duke Maas, Managing Editor, (813) 259-7600
Other: For more information, see the Tribune’s internships page.
Deadline: Dec. 1
Address:
Circulation: 2,284,219 daily
Openings: 30 total - Most newsroom departments, Photo, Graphics, Audio/Video
Duration: 12 weeks – Fall, Spring, Summer
Salary: Unpaid, except for a $200 monthly transportation stipend. For Credit: Mandatory
How to apply: Apply online, or send cover letter (indicating top three preferences for placement, detailed skills and availability), three references, resumé, 3-5 clips or links to online work.
Contact: newsroominterns@usatoday.com
Other: For more details, visit USA Today’s internships page. With the exception of Life and Money internships, all interns are placed in the
Deadlines: Oct. 15 – Winter/Spring; Dec. 1- Summer; Fall – April 1
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Address: 150 W. Brambleton Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510
Circulation: 175,005 daily; 200,012 Sundays
Openings: 12 total: News, Copy, Photo, Graphics, Design Duration: 12 weeks, Summer
Salary: $575/week
To Qualify: Experience on a college newspaper is required and a previous internship is preferred. Preference goes to juniors and seniors, though sophomores and graduate students also are eligible.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, three references, 9-10 clips (or at least 20 samples for Photo, Design and Graphics applicants).
Contact: Denise Bridges, Director of Newsroom Recruitment
Other: News and photo applicants must have their own car.
Deadline: Open
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Address: 200 Liberty St., New York, NY 10281
Circulation: 2,069,463 daily; 1,984,128 Sundays
Openings: 18 total - News Duration: 10 weeks, Summer
Salary: $700/week (Full-time)
To Qualify: Open to all undergraduate or graduate students interested in business news and information reporting. Previous professional internships and extensive experience on a campus newspaper are preferred.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé and at least 12 clips.
Contact: Cathy Panagoulias, Asst. Managing Editor, (212) 416-2000
Other: Interns are placed in one of the Journal’s news bureaus across the U.S. For more information, visit the Journal’s internships page.
Deadline: Nov. 1
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** Circulation numbers are based on the average circulation numbers
for the three months up to 3/31/08, as reported by the Audit Bureau of Circulations.
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