Ready for December?

December is just around the corner, so don't let the holidays leave you behind on the internship search. Send out your applications now so you won't have to wait until the last minute in between the turkey leg and the holiday gift-giving.

Good luck!

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Dec. 1, 2008

Des Moines Register

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.

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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.

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KXAN NBC 36 (Austin, Texas)

Address: 908 W. MLK Blvd., Austin, TX 78701

Openings: News, Web, Graphics Duration: Spring

Salary: Unpaid (min. 15 hours/week) For Credit: Mandatory

To Qualify: Prior experience not required but a bonus. Some positions require knowledge of AP style and a copy-editing exam.

How to apply: Cover letter, résumé and two references by e-mail. (News applicants also need to fill out an online application form.)

Contact: News: Haley Cihock, (512) 476-3636

Other: For more details, visit KXAN’s internships page.

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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

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The Palm Beach Post

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.

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The Roanoke Times

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.

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Star Tribune

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.

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The Tampa Tribune

Address: 200 S. Parker St., Tampa, FL 33606

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

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USA Today

Address: 7950 Jones Branch Drive, 7th Floor, McLean, VA 22108

Circulation: 2,284,219 daily

Openings: 30 total - Most newsroom departments, Photo, Graphics, Audio/Video

Duration: 12 weeks – 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 Washington D.C. headquarters.

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The Virginian-Pilot

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.

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WJBK Fox2 (Detroit, Mich.)

Address: Box 2000, 16550 West 9 Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48037-2000

Openings: News, Weather, Sports, Health, Web, etc. Duration: 12 weeks – Spring

Salary: Unpaid For Credit: Mandatory

To Qualify: Must be at least a junior and available to work 15 hours per week.

How to apply: Application form, cover letter, résumé. Send to “ATTN: Intern Coordinator.”

Contact: Debra Lawson , (248) 552-5218

Other: For more information, visit Fox2’s internships page.

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Dec. 5, 2008

Kaiser Family Foundation

Address: 2400 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Openings: Health reporting (Print) Duration: 12 weeks, Summer

Salary: min. $500 / week

To Qualify: Previous internships are a plus. Strong writing skills and previous newsroom reporting experience are essential. Priority is given to journalists who have studied/reported on health issues and those who are bilingual and/or bicultural.

How to apply: Cover letter, a separate sheet indicating preferences for placement, résumé, references, clips. [Broadcast applicants should send transcripts – not DVDs or tapes.]

Contact: Penny Duckham, Executive Director, (650) 234-9220

Other: The Media Internship Program provides an initial week-long briefing on health issues and health reporting in Washington, D.C. Interns are then based for ten weeks at their newspaper/radio or TV station, typically under the direction of the Health or Metro Editor/News Director, where they report on health issues

For more details, visit the Foundation’s fellowships page.

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Club 181: Did you know?

The College of Communication Arts & Sciences has its own career center to aid students in applying for jobs and internships.

Stop on by Club 181 (in Room 181 Comm. Arts) with your questions/concerns or any help you need in polishing your résumés, cover letters or portfolios.

That's what they're here for -- Take advantage of it.

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APPLY NOW -- Remaining November deadlines!!

Nov. 7, 2008

TIME, Inc.

Address: Time & Life Building, 1271 6th Ave., New York, NY 10020

Circulation: 3,351,872 monthly

Openings: Editorial Duration: 9 weeks, Summer

Salary: Paid For Credit: Optional

To Qualify: Must be a senior or graduate student, who intends to graduate in December 2009 or May 2010. Must have a strong interest in a journalism career.

How to apply: Must be submitted online - cover letter (including top 3 magazine choices), résumé, 300-word essay on student’s background, 2-3 clips. [Photo applicants may submit clips by mail.]

Contact: Jamila McCoy, (212) 522-8816

Laura Grondzki, (212) 522-6853

Other: Interns are placed at one of TIME Inc.’s magazines: Essence, Entertainment Weekly, Fortune, Fortune Small Business, In Style, Money, People, People En Español, Real Simple, Sports Illustrated, SI For Kids, and Time. For more details, visit TIME Inc.’s internships page.

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Nov. 8, 2008

Newsday

Address: 235 Pinelawn Road, Melville, NY 11747

Circulation: 379,613 daily; 441,728 Sundays

Openings: News Duration: 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.

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Nov. 15, 2008

The Associated Press

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

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The Detroit News

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.

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National Public Radio (NPR)

Address: 635 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Openings: News (radio shows and desks), Communications, Digital Media

Duration: 8-10 weeks -- Winter/Spring

Salary: $3,000 stipend – Summer ONLY For Credit: Optional

To Qualify: See Web site for complete list of internship openings and experience/requirements for each position.

How to apply: Complete application form, cover letter, résumé. Clips are required for certain positions – see Web site for details.

Contact: NPR Internship Committee, internship@npr.org

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Newsday

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.

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The New York Times

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.

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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.

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Orlando Sentinel

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.

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Roll Call

Address: 50 F Street NW, Suite 700, Washington DC 20001

Openings: Editorial Duration: Winter/Spring

Salary: Unpaid (Full- and Part-time) For Credit: Optional

To Qualify: Previous reporting experience is preferred but not necessary.

How to apply: Cover letter, résumé and clips.

Contact: editors@rollcall.com, (202) 824-6800

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St. Petersburg Times

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

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.

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The San Diego Union-Tribune

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.

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South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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.

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Nov. 16, 2008

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Address: 72 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

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.

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Nov. 30, 2008

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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

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Chicago Tribune

Address: 435 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611

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

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Lansing State Journal

Address: 120 E. Lenawee St., Lansing MI 48919

Circulation: 58,948 daily; 76,887 Sundays

Openings: News, Photo, Copy, Sports Duration: 12 weeks -- Spring (part time – News only

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.

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MLB.com

Address: 14825 N. 97^th Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Openings: 33 total – Sports-reporting, copy editors and producers Duration: 10 weeks, summer

Salary: $500 per week

To Qualify: Must be a college junior, senior or graduate student.

How to apply: Cover letter, resume, references, 5-10 published articles and a 750-word essay on why MLB.com should select you.

Contact: Bill Hill, Assistant Managing Editor/MLB.com

Other: Associates are responsible for arranging their own housing and transportation.

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