Internship Database @ Michigan State University's J-School

Summer deadlines

2009-05-15T12:00:00.002-04:00

June 1, 2009

Cincinnati Magazine

Address: Carew Tower, 441 Vine St., Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2039

Circulation: 41,507 monthly

Openings: Editorial Duration: Four months, Fall

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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June 15, 2009

Harper’s Magazine

Address: 666 Broadway, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10012

Circulation: 214,840 monthly

Openings: Editorial Duration: 3-5 months, Fall

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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Harper’s Magazine

Address: 666 Broadway, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10012

Circulation: 214,840 monthly

Openings: Art Duration: 3-5 months, Fall

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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June 30, 2009

Baltimore Sun

Address: 501 N. Calvert St., P.0. Box 1377, Baltimore, MD 21278

Circulation: 232,360 daily; 372,970 Sundays

Openings: Features/Online Duration: Summer

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

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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 -- Fall (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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July 1, 2009

St. Cloud Times

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: 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

WEWS News Channel 5 (Cleveland, Ohio)

Address: 3001 Euclid Avenue; Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Openings: News, Editing, Assignment, Online, Sports, etc. Duration: Fall

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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July 5, 2009

Student Press Law Center

Address: 1100 Wilson Blvd, Suite 1101, Arlington, VA 22209

Openings: News (3) Duration: 10 12 weeks – Fall

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 Washington, D.C., including arguments at the Supreme Court and congressional hearings.

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July 15, 2009

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 -- Fall

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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July 31, 2009

Roll Call

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

Openings: Editorial Duration: Fall

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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Aug. 1, 2009

Chicago magazine

Address: 435 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60611

Circulation: 178,715 monthly

Openings: Editorial Duration: 12 weeks, Fall

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 Chicago magazine’s internships page. No phone calls please.

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KXAN NBC 36 (Austin, Texas)

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

Openings: News, Web, Graphics Duration: Fall

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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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 – Fall

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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WFAA Channel 8 (Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas)

Address: 606 Young St., Dallas, TX, 75202

Openings: News (4), Production, Web Duration: Fall, Spring, Summer

Salary: Entry level-wage For Credit: Mandatory

To Qualify: Must be at least a junior and provide a letter of verification from a college adviser.

How to apply: Cover letter and résumé by e-mail.

Contact: Valerie Roberts

Other: For more information, visit Channel 8’s internships page.

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Aug. 15, 2009

Chicago Public Radio (WBEZ 91.5 FM)

Address: 848 East Grand Ave., Navy Pier, Chicago, IL 60611

Openings: Production, Research, News Duration: 12 weeks – Fall

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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National Geographic Adventure

Address: 104 West 40th Street, 19th floor, New York, NY 10018

Circulation: 5,042,672 monthly

Openings: Photo, Editorial, Art/Production Duration: Fall

Salary: Unpaid For Credit: Mandatory

To Qualify: Must be working toward a college degree. Previous professional internships and experience on college publications required.

How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, 2-3 clips.

Contact: Photo - Kezi Barry; Editorial - Andrea Minarcek; Art/Production: Paul Rouse

Other: For complete details, visit National Geographic Adventure’s internships page.

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WRC-TV NBC4 (Washington, D.C.)

Address: 4001 Nebraska Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016

Openings: Various NBC shows and units Duration: Fall

Salary: Unpaid For Credit: Mandatory

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

How to apply: Résumé, written approval of a faculty sponsor and cover letter, indicating the applicant’s choice of assignment, career goals, availability.

Other: For complete details on available internship positions, visit NBC4’s internships page.

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Deadlines for May

2009-04-15T12:00:00.002-04:00

May 1, 2009

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Address: Box 8263, Philadelphia, Pa. 19101

Circulation: 334,150 daily; 630,665 Sundays

Openings: News, Photo, Graphics, Copy, Web Duration: 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.

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Smithsonian Magazine

Address: MRC 513 Box 37012, Washington, DC 20013

Circulation: 2,039,558 monthly

Openings: Editorial Duration: Six months (July-December)

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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May 9, 2009

CNBC (Los Angeles bureau)

Address: Universal CityWalk, 100 Universal City Plaza, Bldg. 4505-2, Suite 260, Universal City, CA 91608

Openings: Editorial, Tech. Services Duration: 13 weeks, Summer

Salary: Unpaid For Credit: Mandatory

To Qualify: Journalism, communications, business/economic majors are preferred. GPA and extra-curricular/work experience are important.

How to apply: Fax completed application form, résumé and cover letter to (818) 622-2628 or (818) 622-2629. Apply early is encouraged.

Contact: Jeff Daniels, News Producer, (818) 622-5333

Other: Editorial interns work with producers, reporters and photographers by conducting research, logging tapes, updating databases and providing occasional field assistance. Technical service interns work with the production crew to transcribe interviews, gather video footage, assist with the teleprompter and provide occasional field assistance.

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May 15, 2009

Muskegon Chronicle

Address: 981 3^rd St., Muskegon, MI 49440-1295

Circulation: 41,114 daily; 45,583 Sundays

Openings: Photo Duration: Fall

Salary: Paid

How to apply: Cover letter, résumé with references and portfolio of photos. (Digital portfolios should include captions and be Macintosh compatible – No online portfolios.)

Contact: Greg Dorsett, Photo editor

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May 31, 2009

The Hill

Address: 1625 K Street, Suite 900, Washington, D.C. 20006

Openings: News Duration: Fall

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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Newsday

Address: 235 Pinelawn Road, Melville, NY 11747

Circulation: 379,613 daily; 441,728 Sundays

Openings: News Duration: Fall

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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April Deadlines

2009-03-20T12:00:00.001-04:00

April 1, 2009

Chicago magazine

Address: 435 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60611

Circulation: 178,715 monthly

Openings: Editorial Duration: 12 weeks, Summer

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 Chicago magazine’s internships page. No phone calls please.

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KXAN NBC 36 (Austin, Texas)

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

Openings: News, Web, Graphics Duration: Summer

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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National Geographic Adventure

Address: 104 West 40th Street, 19th floor, New York, NY 10018

Circulation: 5,042,672 monthly

Openings: Photo, Editorial, Art/Production Duration: Summer

Salary: Unpaid For Credit: Mandatory

To Qualify: Must be working toward a college degree. Previous professional internships and experience on college publications required.

How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, 2-3 clips.

Contact: Photo - Kezi Barry; Editorial - Andrea Minarcek; Art/Production: Paul Rouse

Other: For complete details, visit National Geographic Adventure’s internships page.

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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: 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.

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Roll Call

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

Openings: Editorial Duration: Summer

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: Photo Duration: 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.

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Student Press Law Center

Address: 1100 Wilson Blvd, Suite 1101, Arlington, VA 22209

Openings: News (3) Duration: 10 weeks – Summer

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

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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 – Fall

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.

Deadlines: Oct. 15 – Winter/Spring; Dec. 1- Summer; Fall – April 1

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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 – Summer

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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April 10, 2009

CNN

Address: One CNN Center, Atlanta, GA 30303

Openings: See Web site for complete listing. Duration: Variable

Salary: Unpaid For Credit: Mandatory

To Qualify: Must be a junior, senior or graduate student with a strong academic record.

How to apply: Cover letter and résumé, with three references. Submit materials online. (Please select "Turner Broadcasting System" as the Time Warner division and "Intern" as the position type to view our opportunities.)

Contact: (404) 827-1700

Other: For complete details, visit Turner Broadcasting’s internships page.

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Still looking for internship opportunities?

2009-03-12T15:15:00.002-04:00

Don't lose hope. Here's some businesses still seeking help from students, like you:

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Hispanic Journalism Fellowships

Address: 1420 N St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

Openings: Fellowships (3) Duration: Summer (10 weeks), Fall (14 weeks)

Salary: $2,500

To Qualify: Open to juniors and incoming seniors with a demonstrated interest in pursuing careers in print or multimedia journalism One student will be selected for each semester.

How to apply: Cover letter, resume and clips.

Contact: Charlie Ericksen, (202) 234‑0280

Other: Deadline March 16. Free housing near National Zoo in Northwest Washington. Applicants will be judged on their analytical and English‑language writing skills and potential as journalists. The selected fellows will be placed with the Washington, D.C.–based Hispanic Link News Service, which covers national affairs with an emphasis on their impact on 49 million U.S. Hispanics.

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Scripps Howard Semester in Washington program

Address: 1090 Vermont Ave. NW, No. 1000, Washington D.C. 20005

Openings: Wire service interns Duration: Fall 2009 (Sept. 14-Dec. 18)

Salary: $2,350

To Qualify: Open to juniors and incoming seniors who are studying print or online journalism.

How to apply: Cover letter, resume and clips, application form.

Contact: Jody Beck, program director, 202-408-2748

Other: Deadline March 16. Six interns work as reporters for the Scripps Howard Foundation Wire in our downtown Washington bureau. We pay a stipend and provide free housing in furnished apartments in Northwest Washington near the National Zoo. We tour Washington journalism and government institutions, bring in guest speakers and meet weekly to discuss issues in journalism.

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Traverse / Northern Michigan's Magazine

Address: 148 E. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684

Openings: Editorial Intern Duration: Summer (40 hours per week)

Salary: $1,000 stipend (10-week commitment) For Credit: Mandatory

To Qualify: Juniors and seniors. Journalism majors preferred but will consider other communication majors. Credit only internship with a minimum requirement of 20 hours per week. Applicants should demonstrate strong writing skills and an interest in media. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed three or more journalism classes. A writing test is required.

How to apply: Cover letter, résumé, 3 clips/portfolio.

Contact: Jeff Smith, Editor

Other: Interns research and write short travel pieces about Northern Michigan, proofread, fact check and discuss story concepts. Interns must have a laptop and reliable car and are responsible for their own housing.

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LMC Inc.

Address: 2175 Commons Parkway, Okemos, Michigan 48864

Openings: Public Relations Intern Duration: Summer

Salary: Unpaid (part-time) For Credit: Mandatory

How to apply: E-mail Leah Borst.

Contact: Leah Borst, Media/Publications Coordinator, (517) 381-1900

Other: Interns serve as staff assistants providing research and writing to the firm's diverse client list. LM interns participate in client meetings and events such as news conferences, site visits, etc.

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Michigan Apple Committee

Address: 13105 Schavey Road, Suite 2, DeWitt, MI 48820

Openings: Public Relations Intern Duration: Spring/Summer (15-20 hrs per week)

Salary: Unpaid For Credit: Mandatory

To Qualify: Must be pursuing a degree in journalism,marketing, communications, advertising or public relations. Must be detail-oriented, strong communication skills, team player, self-directed.

How to apply: By mail or e-mail.

Contact: Holly Whetstone, (571) 669-8353

Other: Duties -- Assist with implementation of committee’s communication plan, write articles for newsletter and other communications materials, assist with implementation of committee’s marketing plan, assist with coordination of media-related involvement with committee events, develop/maintain current database of media contacts, media tracking, social media, assist with events as needed, performs related duties as required by supervisor.

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Happy Spring!!! --- Deadlines for March

2009-02-15T12:00:00.003-05:00

March 1, 2009

Chicago magazine

Address: 435 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60611

Circulation: 178,715 monthly

Openings: Editorial Duration: 12 weeks, Spring

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 Chicago magazine’s internships page. No phone calls please.

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The Economist

Address: 25 St James's Street, London SW1A 1HG, United Kingdom

Circulation: 720,882 monthly

Openings: Editorial Duration: 12 weeks, Summer

How to apply: Cover letter, résumé and an original unpublished article of no more than 650 words.

Contact: Edward Carr, Business Affairs editor

Other: The Economist offers elite internships in foreign, finance, science & technology – each with specific application requirements. For more details, visit The Economists’ internships page.

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Jackson Citizen-Patriot

Address: 214 S. Jackson St., Jackson, MI 49201

Circulation: 30,825 daily; 34,812 Sundays

Openings: Copy (only summer) Duration: 12 weeks - 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: Jerry Sova, Copy

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St. Cloud Times

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: Summer

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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South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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.

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WEWS News Channel 5 (Cleveland, Ohio)

Address: 3001 Euclid Avenue; Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Openings: News, Editing, Assignment, Online, Sports, etc. Duration: Summer

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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March 4, 2008

Southern Progress Corporation

Address: 2100 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209

Openings: Copy, Magazine writing, Production, Graphic design Duration: Six months, July-Dec

Salary: $10/hour (full-time) For Credit: Optional

To Qualify: College graduates. Minimum of 3.0 GPA.

How to apply: Visit internship Web site for specific guidelines.

Complete application form and e-mail following materials with the form: a cover letter, resumé, writing samples, 1-3 recommendation letters and an unofficial transcript.

Contact: Meg Dedmon, Intern Coordinator

Other: Southern Progress Corporation is a division of Time, Inc. Southern Progress has established itself as one of the largest lifestyle publishers in the country, and publishes titles such as Health, Cooking Light, Southern Living, Southern Accents, Coastal Living, Cottage Living and Sunset. Its magazines have a combined readership of more than 50 million, reaching readers in every U.S. state and even abroad.

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March 11, 2009

WRC-TV NBC4 (Washington, D.C.)

Address: 4001 Nebraska Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016

Openings: Various NBC shows and units Duration: Summer

Salary: Unpaid For Credit: Mandatory

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

How to apply: Résumé, written approval of a faculty sponsor and cover letter, indicating the applicant’s choice of assignment, career goals, availability.

Other: For complete details on available internship positions, visit NBC4’s internships page.

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March 15, 2009

The Birmingham News

Address: P.O. Box 2553, Birmingham, AL 35202

Circulation: 140,438 daily; 170,151 Sundays

Openings: Photo (1) Duration: 6 months (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.

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Harper’s Magazine

Address: 666 Broadway, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10012

Circulation: 214,840 monthly

Openings: Art Duration: 3-5 months, Summer

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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March 16, 2009

Scripps Howard Foundation (Semester in Washington)

Address: 1090 Vermont Ave. N.W., Suite 1000, Washington, D.C. 20005

Openings: News (6) Duration: 14 weeks -Fall

Salary: $2,350 (fall) 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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March 27, 2009

Chicago Public Radio (WBEZ 91.5 FM)

Address: 848 East Grand Ave., Navy Pier, Chicago, IL 60611

Openings: Production, Research, News Duration: 12 weeks – Summer

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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Deadlines for February

2009-01-15T12:00:00.005-05:00

Feb. 1, 2009

Cincinnati Magazine

Address: Carew Tower, 441 Vine St., Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2039

Circulation: 41,507 monthly

Openings: Editorial Duration: Four months, Summer

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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The Philadelphia Inquirer

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

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Feb. 11, 2009

Southern Progress Corporation

Address: 2100 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209

Openings: Copy, Magazine writing, Production, Graphic design Duration: Summer

Salary: $10/hour (full-time) For Credit: Optional

To Qualify: College juniors and seniors. Must have a 3.0 GPA

How to apply: Visit internship Web site for specific guidelines.

Complete application form and e-mail following materials with the form: a cover letter, resumé, writing samples, 1-3 recommendation letters and an unofficial transcript.

Contact: Meg Dedmon, Intern Coordinator

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Feb. 15, 2009

Harper’s Magazine

Address: 666 Broadway, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10012

Circulation: 214,840 monthly

Openings: Editorial Duration: 3-5 months, Summer

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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The Hill

Address: 1625 K Street, Suite 900, Washington, D.C. 20006

Openings: News Duration: Summer

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

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 -- Summer

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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Feb. 25, 2009

Atlantic Monthly

Address: 600 New Hampshire Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037

Circulation: 431,625 monthly

Openings: Editorial Duration: 6 months – Summer/Fall

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) 266-6000

Other: For more information, visit Atlantic Monthly’s employment page.

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Feb. 28, 2009

CBS News

Address: 524 West 57th St., New York, NY 10019

Openings: Most CBS shows and departments Duration: Summer

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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The Sacramento Bee

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

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