Congratulations to those who have accepted internships! But if you haven't received an offer yet, don't give up.
There are still plenty of deadlines left during the next several months -- and also, don't forget about the organizations with open deadlines. Check with the specific organizations to verify the openings are still available.
Good luck!
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OPEN DEADLINES
Atlantic Media Co.
Address: 600 New Hampshire Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037
Openings: Editorial Duration: 6 months – Summer/Fall and Winter/Spring
Salary: $10/hr (Full-time) For Credit: Optional
To Qualify: Must be a junior, senior or recent graduate.
How to apply: Submit cover letter and résumé through online application form.
Contact: (202) 266-7000
Other: Home of political publications, such as Congress Daily, National Journal, The Hotline and The Cook Political Report. For more information, visit Atlantic Media’s internships page.
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Baltimore Sun
Address: 501 N. Calvert St., P.0. Box 1377, Baltimore, MD 21278 Online:
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
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Business Week
Address: c/o The McGraw-Hill Companies, P.O. Box 182604, Columbus, OH 43272
Circulation: 933,566 monthly
Openings: Variable Duration: 12 weeks
Salary: Paid
To Qualify: Must be at least a sophomore, with a 3.0 GPA, and enrolled in a college/university.
How to apply: Apply online with McGraw-Hill Companies.
Other: For complete details, visit McGraw-Hill’s internships page.
Deadline: Ongoing
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CBS News
Address: 524 West 57th St., New York, NY 10019
Openings: Most CBS shows and departments Duration: Fall, Spring
Salary: Unpaid For Credit: Mandatory
To Qualify: Must be a junior or senior, majoring in journalism, broadcasting, communication, PR, advertising, English or political science. A 3.0 GPA or above is recommended. Students are required to provide official documentation on school letterhead confirming they will receive credit for the internship.
How to apply: Application form, cover letter, résumé, two letters of recommendation, letter of credit from university, school transcript and a one-page essay on why you want to work in broadcast journalism.
Contact: Katie Curcio, Internship Coordinator
Other: Applicants do not choose a show or department – Placement is determined by the coordinator. Students can be placed in New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami London, Tokyo or Beijing. For more information, visit CBS News’ internships page.
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Chattanooga Times Free Press
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.
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Crain’s Chicago Business
Address: 360 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60601
Circulation: 50,481 weekly
Openings: Editorial (Reporting, Writing, Research) Duration: Negotiable
Salary: Paid.
To Qualify: Previous internship experience, college newspaper experience and a journalism/English major are preferred.
How to apply: Submit cover letter, résumé and 1-3 clips online.
Contact: Brandon Copple, Managing Editor, (312) 280-3197
Other: For more information, visit Crain Communications’ Web site.
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Crain’s Detroit Business
Address: 1155 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, MI 48207
Circulation: 30,454 weekly
Openings: Editorial (Reporting, Writing, Research) Duration: Negotiable
Salary: Paid.
To Qualify: Previous internship experience, college newspaper experience and a journalism/English major are preferred.
How to apply: Submit cover letter, résumé and 1-3 clips online.
Contact: Andy Chapelle, Managing Editor, (313) 446-0402
Other: For more information, visit Crain Communications’ Web site.
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The Daily Green
Address: 300 West 57th Street, 25th Flr., New York, NY 10019-3791
Openings: Editorial Duration: Summer, Fall, Spring
Salary: Unpaid (20 hours / week) For Credit: Mandatory
To Qualify: A strong writing/journalism background is recommended, as well as an interest in environmental issues. Basic HTML skills and familiarity with content management systems and social media is helpful but not required.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé and two relevant writing samples (they do not need to be published, but that is preferred).
Contact: Brian Clark Howard, (212) 649-4368
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Dateline NBC
Address: 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y. 10112
Openings: 3-5 interns per semester Duration: 12 weeks – Summer, Fall, Spring
Salary: Unpaid (16 hours / week) For Credit: Mandatory
To Qualify: Must have completed sophomore year. Broadcast journalism majors preferred. A previous internship and/or job experience is required.
How to apply: Cover letter (including days able to work and semester available), résumé and a 1-2 page editorial and production critique of a Dateline episode. Send by e-mail.
Contact: Jennifer Hoffman or Luz Villarreal
Other: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the positions are filled for each semester. It is best to apply at least one month prior to the start of the desired semester.
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Diablo Magazine
Address: 2520 Camino Diablo, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Openings: Editorial (research, fact-checking, writing, editing) Duration: 3-6 months
To Qualify: English and journalism majors with writing/editing experience preferred. Familiarity with California’s East Bay is a plus.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé and three clips
Contact: Ethan Fletcher, Assistant Editor
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Erie Times-News
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.
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ESPN
Address: ESPN Plaza, Bristol, CT 06010
Openings: Studio/Event/Int’l Production, Digital Media Duration: Fall, Summer, Spring
Salary: $9-11/hr (30-40 hours/week)
To Qualify: Must be enrolled and in good standing. Must be available for employment within 12 months of the internship.
How to apply: Visit www.espn.com/joinourteam and do the following: (1) Click on Jobs link, (2) Click on Profile to add your personal information, (3) Click on Add to upload your résumé and cover letter, (4) In Job Posting Category, select 'Associates/Internships'
Other: Internships are at ESPN bureaus in Bristol, CT, New York, NY, and Burbank, CA. Subsidized housing may be provided for specific locations. For more details, visit ESPN’s internships page.
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Foreign Affairs
Address: Council on Foreign Relations, Human Resources Office, 58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
Circulation: 1,085,945 monthly
Openings: Editorial/Publishing Duration: Fall, Spring, Summer
Salary: Stipend upon completion of internship
To Qualify: Prefer majors in business, marketing, international relations, political science, communications, media studies or journalism. Previous publishing experience is a plus.
How to apply: Cover letter (including position desired and availability) and résumé.
Contact: humanresources@cfr.org
Other: For more details, visit Foreign Affairs’ internships page.
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Freedom Forum
Address: 555 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20001
Openings: Variable Duration: 12 weeks - Spring, Summer, Fall
Salary: $11/hr For Credit: Optional
To Qualify: Applicants should have education and interest in the news media, broadcasting, history, the First Amendment, diversity or event planning.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé and three references.
Contact: internsarlington@freedomforum.org
Other: For more information, visit the Freedom Forum’s internships page.
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Habitat for Humanity of Michigan
Address: 618 S. Creyts Road, Suite C, Lansing, MI 48917
Openings: Public relations intern Duration: Fall, Spring
Salary: Unpaid (20-25 hours / week) For Credit: Mandatory
To Qualify: Must be a junior or senior, and have completed at least 2 or more journalism classes.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, and 1-2 clips
Contact: Michelle Smith, Director of Public Relations, (517) 485-1006x15
Other: A writing test is required.
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The Hotline
Address: 600 New Hampshire Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037
Openings: Editorial Duration: Fall, Spring, Summer
To Qualify: Ideal candidate would have a four-year degree and strong editing and writing skills.
How to apply: E-mail cover letter, résumé and clips.
Contact: qmccord@nationaljournal.com
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(Peoria, Ill.) Journal-Star
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.
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KMOV-TV (St. Louis, Mo.)
Address: One Memorial Drive, St. Louis, MO 63102
Openings: Online, News Duration: Fall, Spring, Summer
Salary: Paid For Credit: Mandatory
To Qualify: Preference given to juniors and seniors.
How to apply: Cover letter explaining why you want to work at KMOV, résumé, official letter from college indicating that the applicant will receive academic credit, and any other relevant information (such as clips or a videotape).
Contact: Peggy Milner, Controller KMOV-TV
Other: Interns are encouraged to submit their information early for internships. For more details, visit KMOV’s internships page.
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The Lima (Ohio) News
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.
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McGraw-Hill Companies
Address: P.O. Box 182604, Columbus, OH 43272
Openings: Various publications Duration: 12 weeks
Salary: Paid
To Qualify: Must be at least a sophomore, with a 3.0 GPA, and enrolled in a college/university.
How to apply: Apply online with McGraw-Hill Companies.
Other: For complete details, visit McGraw-Hill’s internships page.
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Michigan Apple Committee
Address: 13105 Schavey Road, Suite 2, DeWitt, MI 48820
Openings: Journalism/PR
Duration: Fall
Salary: Unpaid (15-20 hours per week)
To Qualify: Journalism, marketing, communications and PR majors preferred. Must have strong written and verbal communications skills
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, and writing samples.
Contact: Holly Whetstone, (800) 456-8753
Other: Interns assist with implementing the committee’s communications plan, writing articles for the newsletter and other materials, etc.
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Michigan State Medical Society
Address: 120 W. Saginaw, East Lansing, MI 48823
Openings: Government relations writing intern and writing/special events planning intern
Duration: Fall, Spring, Summer
Salary: Stipend available at the end of internship For Credit: Optional
To Qualify: Excellent writing and organizational skills. Basic knowledge of MS Office software. James Madison, journalism, advertising and PR majors preferred.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, references and at least two writing samples.
Contact: Brenda R. Denbow, (517) 336-5745
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MSNBC
Address: 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y. 10112
Openings: News Production, Research, Editing. Duration: Fall, Spring, Summer
Salary: Unpaid For Credit: Mandatory
To Qualify: Must be enrolled in an accredited university and able to receive credit for internship. Must be able to show commitment to a media/broadcasting career through studies, extra-curricular activities and prior media experience.
How to apply: Submit résumé and cover letter online. (Select “News & Journalism” under “East Coast internships”)
Other: Must be able to work a minimum of three days per week. For more information, visit MSNBC’s internships page.
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Naples (Fla.) Daily News
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.
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NBC
Address: 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y. 10112
Openings: News Production, Research, Editing. Duration: Fall, Spring, Summer
Salary: Unpaid For Credit: Mandatory
To Qualify: Must be enrolled in an accredited university and able to receive credit for internship. Must be able to show commitment to a media/broadcasting career through studies, extra-curricular activities and prior media experience.
How to apply: Submit résumé and cover letter online. (Select “News & Journalism” under “East Coast internships”)
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The New Republic
Address: 1331 H Street, NW Suite 700 , Washington, DC 20005
Circulation: 65,779 bimonthly
Openings: News/Online Duration: Fall, Spring, Summer
Salary: Unpaid (Full-time) For Credit: Optional
To Qualify: Political journalism experience is preferred but not necessary. Familiarity with HTML is important and fluency in online search techniques (like LexisNexis) is mandatory.
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, clips by e-mail. No phone calls or snail mail.
Contact: Ben Wasserstein, (202) 508-4444
Other: Interns fact-check and research projects, prepare daily and weekly e-mail newsletters, help maintain TNR’s blogs and Web site. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis year-round.
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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 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.
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RedEye
Address: 435 N. Michigan Ave., 4th floor, Chicago, IL 60611
Circulation: 200,000 daily (six days a week)
Openings: News, Copy, Photo, Design, Web Duration: 10 weeks - Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Salary: Unpaid (Full-time) For Credit: Optional
To Qualify: Prior journalism experience preferred.
How to apply: Cover letter describing interest in RedEye, résumé, 5-6 clips showing a range of experience and writing style.
Contact: Jane Hirt, RedEye editor
Other: RedEye is an edition of the Chicago Tribune but is circulated separately as a city-only tabloid. It is a non-traditional, pioneering, free niche publication, so we're seeking open-minded, creative, visionary students interested in blazing a trail to the future.
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Revision3
Address: 2415 3rd St., Suite 232, San Francisco, 94107
Openings: Production, Studio, Web, etc. Duration: Fall, Spring, Summer
To Qualify: Must be enrolled in an accredited university. Majors related to broadcasting are preferred but not necessary.
How to apply: Send résumé and cover letter by e-mail.
Contact: interns@revision3.com, (415) 734-3500
Other: Interns must be able to commit a 3-month term and live in the San Francisco area for the duration of the internship. For more information, visit Revision3’s jobs page.
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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: 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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Tribune Company
Address: 435 North Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
Openings: Various Tribune newspapers and media operations Duration: Variable
To Qualify: Variable.
How to apply: Visit Tribune’s internships page for available positions and how to apply.
Contact: (312) 222-9100
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U.S. News and World Report
Address: 1050 Thomas Jefferson St. NW, Washington, DC 20007
Circulation: 2,038,037 monthly
Openings: Web Duration: Negotiable
Salary: Unpaid. For Credit: Mandatory
To Qualify: Must have advanced knowledge of HTML and HTML/editors. Additional knowledge of CSS, XML, or JavaScript is a plus. Experience in blogging, personal tech or personal finance also a plus.
How to apply: E-mail résumé and cover letter.
Contact: webteam@usnews.com, (202) 955-2000
Other: For more details, visit the Report’s internships page.
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Verecast Inc.
Address: Work remotely
Openings: Journalism / Broadcast intern
Duration: 6 months
Salary: Unpaid / Part-time
To Qualify: Must be computer literate and be able to produce 1-3 minute videos several times per month. Must have own equipment (computer, video camera, microphone and tripod).
How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, references and samples of video work (if possible).
Contact: Stephen Dunn, (416) 473-1999
Other: VereCast offers online reference and learning resources through its destination Web sites: MyDictionary.com, MyResources.com & MyThesaurus.com and the My Word of the Day email. The service will be launched in Q4 2008.
You will be shooting , editing and scripting your own pieces (usually between 1-3 minutes) that will be available on MyDictionary.com You will be required to occasionally travel to a site to shoot on location - on campus or in the business core.
Deadline: Open.
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WBNS 10-TV (Columbus, Ohio)
Address: 770 Twin Rivers Drive, Columbus, OH 43215
Openings: News, Web, Production, Weather, Sports Duration: Variable
Salary: Unpaid For Credit: Mandatory
To Qualify: Must be a junior or senior enrolled in a university and seeking course credit.
How to apply: E-mail cover letter and résumé.
Contact: Margaret Thomas, (614) 460-3700
Other: For more information, visit WBNS’s internships page.
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WGN-TV News9 (Chicago, Ill.)
Address: 2501 W. Bradley Place, Chicago, IL 60618
Openings: Sports, News, Production, Weather, Assignments, Graphics, Web
Duration: 13-18 weeks (Negotiable) - Fall, Spring, Summer
Salary: Unpaid For Credit: Mandatory
To Qualify: Must be a junior, senior or graduate student majoring in broadcasting/communications/journalism or a related field of study.
How to apply: Log on to www.tribjobs.com, click on “Career Opportunities” then “Job Search” and search for keyword “5508”. Include the job code in all correspondence.
Other: For complete details on positions and requirements, visit WGN’s internships page.
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WHIO-TV (Dayton, Ohio)
Address: 1414 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420
Openings: News, Weather, Online, Photo/Editing, Sports, Assignments Duration: 10-16 weeks
Salary: Unpaid (min. 15 hours/week) For Credit: Mandatory
To Qualify: Must be an enrolled junior, senior or graduate student with a 3.5 GPA or better. Must provide written confirmation that you will receive academic credit for the internship. (Knowledge of HTML is required for Online internship.)
How to apply: Cover letter (including availability), résumé, one-page essay (detailing personal interests, professional goals and why the applicant wants to be chosen), and a letter from the college/university confirming academic credit will be received.
Contact: Caryn Golden, Managing Editor, (937) 259-2237
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WKRC-TV Local 12 (Cinncinnati, Ohio)
Address: 1906 Highland Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45219
Openings: Creative, Production, Sports Duration: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Salary: Unpaid (10-40 hours/week) For Credit: Mandatory
To Qualify: Must be enrolled and in good academic standing.
How to apply: Application form, résumé, cover letter (indicating internship goals), letter from internship supervisor, unofficial transcript and two letters of recommendation.
Contact: Karin Mueller, (513) 763-5402
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WLIO/ NBC-Lima (Lima, Ohio)
Address: 1424 Rice Avenue, Lima OH 45805-1949
Openings: Production, News, Weather, Sports Duration: Variable
Salary: Unpaid For Credit: Mandatory
To Qualify: Must be a junior or senior and able to receive credit for the internship
How to apply: Send cover letter and résumé.
Contact: Lon Tegels, News Director, (419)228-1023
Other: For complete details, visit WLIO’s internships page.
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WLIO/ NBC-Lima (Lima, Ohio)
Address: 1424 Rice Avenue, Lima OH 45805-1949
Openings: Production, News, Weather, Sports Duration: Variable
Salary: Unpaid For Credit: Mandatory
To Qualify: Must be a junior or senior and able to receive credit for the internship
How to apply: Send cover letter and résumé.
Contact: Lon Tegels, News Director, (419)228-1023
Other: For complete details, visit WLIO’s internships page.
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