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
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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,
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
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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 (
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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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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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Address: Times
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
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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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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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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Address:
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
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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 (
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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
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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
For more details, visit the Foundation’s fellowships page.
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