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And don't forget, just one more week till November deadlines hit - check back to that post for full details.
Good luck!
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Saturday, October 11, 2008
Tips on clips, cover letters and resumés
Michigan State instructor (and former Detroit Free Press recruiter) Joe Grimm offers tips to internship applicants on his highly acclaimed JobsPage.
As you're putting together your portfolios, check out the site for helpful hints - or if you're in a hurry, here's some highlights Grimm offers:
Clips:
As you're putting together your portfolios, check out the site for helpful hints - or if you're in a hurry, here's some highlights Grimm offers:
Clips:
- Send the amount of clips an editor asks for - no more, no less
- Cull your clips with four things in mind:
1. Recency: They should have been produced in the past year.
2. Variety: They should reflect different subjects and story types.
3. Grabby: They should grab attention immediately. The lead or a quick first impression may be all an editor will give you.
4. Quality: More than error-free, they must be remarkable in some way. - Present them cleanly and consistently and keep packaging simple.
- Bare necessities: A good cover letter is just one page long, is dated, and it has all your particulars -- name, address, phone number, e-mail address -- in case it gets separated from the resume. The cover letter should be addressed to a particular person and should have that person's title. (It's always smart to make a phone call to make sure you have those correct.)
- Stand out: Be specific, write well and tease the editor into your clips or back to the resumé. ... The secret to a good cover letter is to seize on the most interesting work you've done or experiences you've had and to tell about them in a brief but compelling way. Give your cover letter a strong lead. Remember to use nouns that people can see and verbs that they can feel.
- No errors: Check spelling and grammar, and use appropriate newspaper style.
- No errors: Edit your work, proofread the final copy and then double-check everything. Twice.
- Order: The categories' chronological order is less important than relevance. However, follow chronological order within categories, most recent to oldest.
- Go beyond simple job titles: Describe your jobs. ... These accomplishments distinguish your resumé from others, tell the newspaper something about your interests and abilities and could open the door to an interview.
- Use a clean and simple design: Be bold if you can, but not flashy. ... Tricked-up resumés suggest you lack experience or sophistication and do not give you any advantage over other applicants. (More tips, here.)
- What else should I include? Second languages (but you better have more than the obligatory school minimum), awards, scholarships, extracurricular activities that highlight leadership and personal achievements -- if they demonstrate relevant qualities such as resourcefulness, tenacity or responsibility.
The advice doesn't stop here -- for more resources, check out the JobsPage Interns site.
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Monday, October 6, 2008
Washington Post editor talks internships with potential applicants
Former Washington Post executive editor Len Downie held an online forum this afternoon to talk about the Post's summer internship program with potential applicants.
You can read the full discussion here.
Even if you aren't applying to the Post, you might find the discussion interesting to get a look at what professionals are searching for in the ideal intern and how an intern program can be affected by troubles in the journalism industry.
You can read the full discussion here.
Even if you aren't applying to the Post, you might find the discussion interesting to get a look at what professionals are searching for in the ideal intern and how an intern program can be affected by troubles in the journalism industry.
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Deadlines through Nov. 1
Most deadlines seem to fall around Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 - so it's crunch time for intern applications. Plan ahead to minimize your stress...
And don't forget to take advantage of one-on-one interviews with professional recruiters when they stop by the J-School this fall.
And don't forget to take advantage of one-on-one interviews with professional recruiters when they stop by the J-School this fall.
GOOD LUCK!
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Oct. 17, 2008
The (Louisville, Ky.) Courier-Journal
Address: 525 W. Broadway,
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,
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Oct. 31, 2008
Chicago Public Radio (WBEZ 91.5 FM)
Address:
Openings: Production, Research, News Duration: 12 weeks – Winter
Salary: Unpaid (15-35 hours per week) For Credit: Optional
To Qualify: Previous internship experience is a plus but not necessary.
How to apply: Application form, cover letter, résumé, three letters of reference and supporting materials (design, writing or audio samples).
Contact: internships@ChicagoPublicRadio.org, (312) 948-4600
Other: For more information, visit CPR’s internships page.
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Address:
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,
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.
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Address:
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.
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Address:
Openings: News Duration: Spring
Salary: Unpaid. For Credit: Optional
To Qualify: It is strongly recommended that applicants familiarize themselves with
the newspaper before applying.
How to apply: Cover letter (including semester desired and days/hours available), résumé, clips.
Contact: Bob Cusack
Other: The Hill prefers interns who can work on the busiest days (Friday, Monday, Tuesday). The Hill publishes three times a week when both chambers of Congress are in session and once a week the rest of the year. For more details, visit The Hill’s internships page.
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Address:
Circulation: 3,109,228 monthly
Openings: Editorial (news, research) Duration: 13 weeks, Summer
Salary: Paid For Credit: Optional
To Qualify: Must be at least a senior. Must have experience reporting and writing for college newspaper, previous internships or at other publications.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, five published clips, two references.
Contact: WebEditors@newsweek.com
Other: For more details, visit Newsweek’s internships page.
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Address:
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
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Address:
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.
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Washington Center for Politics & Journalism
Address:
Openings: The Politics & Journalism Semester (12-13) Duration: 16 weeks – Spring
Salary: $3,000 stipend For Credit: Optional
To Qualify: Must be at least second-term juniors. Applicants must demonstrate substantial interest in political journalism as a career goal. Strong preference is given to those with reporting, writing and producing experience.
How to apply: Application form, cover letter, résumé, list of references, no more than 20 clips, a recent photograph, and a 100- to 250-word statement on why the applicant wishes to participate in The Politics and Journalism Semester.
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Contact: Terry Michael, Executive Director, (202) 296-8455
Other: Interns in The Politics & Journalism Semester participate in bi-weekly seminars, while interning at an assigned
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Nov. 1, 2008
Address:
Circulation: 170,309 daily; 206,505 Sundays
Openings: 8 – Reporting, Copy, Web, Photo, Graphics, Design Duration: Synner
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.
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Address:
Circulation: 140,438 daily; 170,151 Sundays
Openings: News, Copy Duration: 12 weeks, summer
Salary: Paid
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, resumé, clips.
Contact: Hunter George, Executive Editor, hgeorge@bhamnews.com, (205) 325-2295
Other: For more details, visit The News’ internships page.
Deadline: Nov. 1
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Address:
Circulation: 178,715 monthly
Openings: Editorial Duration: 12 weeks, Winter
Salary: Paid
To Qualify: English or journalism background is preferred, but not required.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, clips.
Contact: Nora O'Donnell, Associate Editor
Other: For more details, visit
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Address:
Openings: Copy-editing (news, online, sports) Duration: 10 weeks, Summer
Salary: starting at $350/week For Credit: Optional
To Qualify: Must be at least a sophomore.
How to apply: Applicants must submit materials online.
Contact: Richard Holden, (609) 452-2820
Other: The program provides free pre-internship training and then places interns at daily newspapers across the
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Address:
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.
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Address:
Circulation:
Arizona Republic - 413,332 daily; 515,523 Sundays
Openings: Reporting, Design/Graphics, Photo (10) Duration: 10 weeks, summer
Salary: $650 / week (Full-time) For Credit: Optional
To Qualify: Must be a college junior, senior or graduate student. Prior internships preferred. Must have reliable transportation and arrange for your own housing.
How to apply: Application form, clips (at least half of which were written on deadline), college transcript, recent photo of yourself, three recommendation letters.
Contact: Russ Pulliam, fellowship director / associate editor at Indianapolis Star, (317) 444-6001
Aric Johnson,
Other: Fellows are placed with either the Indianapolis Star or the
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Scripps Howard Foundation (Semester in Washington)
Address:
Openings: News (6) Duration: 14 weeks -Spring; 10 weeks - Summer
Salary: $2,350 (spring), $1,800 (summer) For Credit: Optional
To Qualify: Must be a junior or senior, planning a career in print or online journalism.
How to apply: Application form, resumé, one-page essay (analyzing a print or online story about the 2008 presidential campaign or presidential transition and why the story works, or doesn't), two recommendation letters, references, five clips.
Contact: Jody Beck, Director, (202) 408-2748
Other: Students work for the Scripps Howard News Service. Interns are housed for free in furnished apartments in NW Washington D.C.
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Address:
Circulation: 25,868 daily; 35,654 Sundays
Openings: 2 total: News, Photo, Video, Copy, Design Duration: Spring
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
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Address: P.O
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.
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Address: MRC
Circulation: 2,039,558 monthly
Openings: Editorial Duration: Six months (January-June)
Salary: Paid (Full-time)
To Qualify: Must have be a recent graduate with a degree. Must have a proven aptitude for writing and a strong background in science, culture, history, etc.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, three references and 3-5 clips.
Contact: Megan Gambino
Other: For more details, visit the Smithsonian’s internships page.
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Address:
Openings: News (3) Duration: 12 weeks – Spring
Salary: $3,000 stipend (Full-time/Flexible) For Credit: Optional
To Qualify: Some journalistic writing and/or editing experience is required.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, maximum 3 clips and 2-3 references.
Contact: Frank D. LoMonte, Executive Director, (703) 807-1904
Other: Interest or experience in legal issues is a plus. The internship includes opportunities to attend a number of educational events and presentations in
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Address:
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
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Address:
Circulation: 673,180 daily; 890,163 Sundays
Openings: News (Metro, Financial, Sports, Style); Copy (Financial Foreign, National and Metro desks); Graphics, Design, Photo
Duration: 12 weeks, Summer
Salary: $825/week (Full-time) For Credit: XXX
To Qualify: Must be a junior, senior or graduate student. Previous internships and/or college newspaper experience is preferred.
How to apply: Checklist, Application form, 500-word autobiographical essay, resumé, clips, two letters of recommendation addressed to “To the Selection Committee”, and a college transcript.
- See internship site for specific guidelines on organizing the packet and submitting clips.
Contact: Pam Kendrick, Newsroom Personnel Administrator, (202) 334-6765
Other: For more information, visit the Post’s internships page.
Deadline: Nov. 1
WEWS News Channel 5 (
Address:
Openings: News, Editing, Assignment, Online, Sports, etc. Duration: Spring
Salary: Unpaid (20-40 hours/week) For Credit: Mandatory
To Qualify: Must be enrolled in a college/university and be able to receive credit.
How to apply: Cover letter and résumé. Send to “Attn: Internship Coordinator”
Contact: Becky Sabo, News Editor
Other: For more details, see WEWS’s internships brochure.
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Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Deadlines through Oct. 15
Lots of deadlines coming up -- starting with those through Oct.15!!
Deadlines might creep up on you, so plan ahead and prepare your internship packets early. . .
Deadlines might creep up on you, so plan ahead and prepare your internship packets early. . .
Look for remaining October application deadlines next week.
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Oct. 2, 2008
Address:
Circulation: 41,507 monthly
Openings: Editorial Duration: Four months, Spring
Salary: Unpaid (min. 15 hrs/week) For Credit: Mandatory
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, clips.
Contact: Aiesha D. Little
Other: For more details, visit Cincinnati Magazine’s internships page. To apply, you must be a permanent resident of or attend school in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area.
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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
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Oct. 15, 2008
Address:
Circulation: 140,438 daily; 170,151 Sundays
Openings: Photo (1) Duration: 6 months (January-June)
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.
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Address: Freedom Forum,
Openings: Variable Duration: 10-12 weeks – Spring or Summer
Salary: Paid For Credit: XXX
To Qualify: Must be at least a junior with a goal to pursue a newspaper career. Must be nominated by journalism faculty, campus media adviser, newspaper editor or a minority journalism association, or have letters of endorsement from one of those.
How to apply: Application form, cover letter, résumé, unofficial transcript(s), six clips, two letters of recommendation, a color headshot photo and an essay (of no more than two pages) on why the applicant wants to pursue journalism.
Contact: Karen Catone, Director, (202) 292-6271
Other: All applicants must have a valid driver’s license and a car with insurance. For more details, visit the Chips Quinn Web site.
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Address: 666 Broadway, 11th Floor,
Circulation: 214,840 monthly
Openings: Editorial Duration: 3-5 months, Spring
Salary: Unpaid, Full-time
To Qualify: Prior work experience preferred, but knowledge of Harper’s and desire to contribute to the magazine matters more.
How to apply: Application form,cover letter, résumé, two references.
Contact: Ben Austen, (212) 420-5720
Other: For more details, visit Harpers’ internships page.
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Address: 666 Broadway, 11th Floor,
Circulation: 214,840 monthly
Openings: Art Duration: 3-5 months, Spring
Salary: Unpaid, Part-time
To Qualify: Prior work experience preferred, but knowledge of Harper’s and desire to contribute to the magazine matters more.
How to apply: Application form,cover letter, résumé, two references.
Contact: Stacey D. Clarkson, (212) 420-5749
Other: For more details, visit Harpers’ internships page.
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Address:
Circulation: 2,284,219 daily
Openings: 30 total - Most newsroom departments, Photo, Graphics, Audio/Video
Duration: 12 weeks – Winter/Spring
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
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