American City Business Journals
Kansas City Business Journal:
Paid Intern (full-time)
The Kansas City Business Journal is looking for a reporter who is ready to take on high-level stories and become part of a high-achieving news staff.
Our intern must be able to report and write for the web and for print, and have the confidence to interview business leaders about trends, strategies and company finances.
The Kansas City Business Journal is part of American City Business Journals, a nationwide chain of 40 business journals. Our emphasis on breaking, local business news has kept us strong in terms of circulation and revenue even as most newspapers have suffered rounds of layoffs and cutbacks.
While we are offering an internship, we're looking for someone with the skill and confidence to be a full-fledged staff writer.
For information or to apply, contact Brian Kaberline.
Contact Information:
Brian Kaberline
Editor
Kansas City Business Journal
1100 Main St., Suite 210
Kansas City, MO 64105
bkaberline@bizjournals.com
816-777-2208
Compensation: Paid
Deadline: 02/28/2012 (for summer 2012)
American Academy of Family Physicians:
Editorial Intern
The News Department in the Communications Division produces AAFP News Now (ANN), the Academy's official news publication. ANN, launched in April 2005, is first and foremost an online publication (http://www.aafp.org/news-now), with news stories posted continually.
Each week, AAFP members who have e-mail addresses on file with the Academy receive an e-mail with links to the previous week's top ANN online stories. Currently, a PDF version of ANN containing selected content from ANN online is posted to the Academy's Website at the end of each month . The link to that PDF is sent to members via the weekly ANN e-mail and a notice that the monthly PDF is available is posted on the ANN home page. An ANN audio news summary of each week's top stories also is available as an MP3 file.
As an editorial intern in the News Department, your duties may include: Writing news items for publication in ANN, working with members of the AAFP's Design Department in developing graphics to accompany news stories, entering news content into the AAFP's online content management system, and archiving older materials in the ANN section of the AAFP website.
We offer flexible work schedules that fit the student lifestyle! The internship will last 10-12 weeks. If you are interested in this position, please contact Cindy Borgmeyer.
Contact Information:
Cindy Borgmeyer
Senior Editor, AAFP News Now
News Department, Communications Division
cborgmey@aafp.org
800-274-2237/913-906-6000, Ext. 5215
American Academy of Family Physicians
11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway
Leawood, Kansas 66211
913-906-6089 fax
www.aafp.org
Compensation: Credit ($1,000 stipend available if complete 120 hours)
Deadline: 03/01/2012 (for summer 2012)
Amoura Productions:
Photographer/Videographer
Looking to hire part-time, freelance photographers and videographers for a series of ongoing small projects. Accepting applications from all regions. Paid per shoot.
Are you a talented architectural photographer or videographer looking for additional freelance work?
Do you have your own equipment (Canon 7D and higher, or a Nikon Comparable), reliable transportation, and a certificate of insurance?
Contact us to schedule a portfolio review and learn about the benefits of working with our team.
Experience required:
• HDR Photography experience
• Experience and interest in architectural/real estate photography
• Knowledge of sending files by FTP or other online portals
• Video experience preferred but not necessary
• Steadi-cam knowledge is a plus for videographers
Equipment should include Canon 7D and higher or Nikon Comparable camera and fluid head tripod, computer and Internet Access, Reliable transportation, working phone, and certificate of insurance.
To apply:
Email hiring@amouraproductions.com with your résumé, a link to your portfolio, a statement of your interest and a list of your gear. Please specify your State/City or region. We will review your materials and follow up with you about the next stage in our hiring process.
Contact Information:
Jacy Riedmann
Social Media and Creative Services Director
Jacy@amouraproductions.com
402-630-9880
Amoura Productions
308 S. 84th St.
Omaha, NE 68114
Deadline: 02/15/2012 (for spring 2012)
The Bigheart Times:
Intern
The Bigheart Times is providing a paid, eight-week reporting internship this summer with the assistance of the Oklahoma Press Association. The intern will be treated as a full-time staff member, and he or she will be responsible for producing three to five weekly hard news or human interest stories, as well as at least one in-depth project by the end of the internship. The intern will be a general beat reporter, but will focus on the growing town of Skiatook, as well as covering other county news as needed.
In addition, the intern will assist in editing and laying out the newspaper using Adobe InDesign. The Bigheart Times will provide training for all Adobe software. The intern will also be trained in multimedia production, including audio slideshows and video. He or she will learn basic online production, such as posting website content and multimedia via WordPress.
Growing online content and social media is one of the Bigheart Time’s main goals. All of these tasks will provide The Bigheart Times intern with a comprehensive newsroom experience.
This internship will be one in which the right person can shine and produce award-winning stories that can be leveraged into a future journalism job. We are not looking for someone to do drudge work. We want a self-starter who wants to produce quality journalism worthy of any major publication.
Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and clips to Editor and Publisher Louise Red Corn at louise@bighearttimes.com by Sunday, March 11.
Contact Information:
Louise Red Corn
Editor and Publisher
The Bigheart Times
116 N. 5th Street
PO Box 469
Barnsdall, OK 74002
Phone: (918) 847-2916
Fax: (918) 847-2654
louise@bighearttimes.com
Compensation: Paid
Deadline: 03/11/2012 (for summer 2012)
CBS News:
Intern (Fellowship)
Students who are currently attending an ACEJMC accredited journalism or communication program and have achieved junior or senior status are eligible. Students majoring in journalism, broadcasting, or communications are preferred; other majors will be considered. Participants must have excellent written and verbal communication abilities, knowledge of current events, and good computer skills. A 3.0 GPA or above is recommended. Students must be able to meet the minimum time commitment. CBS News has implemented an array of initiatives to further promote diversity and excellence in journalism.
Students will receive a stipend of $6,500. Interns are responsible for arranging their own housing and expenses. Students are required to provide official documentation confirming that they will receive credit for the internship. This documentation must be on file prior to the start date in June.
Placement possibilities include:
Evening News, 60 Minutes, 48 Hours, The Early Show, Weekend News, Sunday Morning, Washington/Capitol Hill Bureau, Face the Nation, News Production, News Marketing, Radio News, Channel One News, Newspath, Press Office, Investigative Unit, or Broadcast Marketing
Internship Locations:
New York
Washington, D.C.
Duties:
Log tapes
Coordinate scripts
Research stories
Conduct preliminary interviews
Assist during shoots
Select footage
Perform light clerical duties
Assist staff members
To Apply:
Please submit an application, résumé, cover letter, two letters of recommendation, transcript, and a letter of credit from your school to the contact provided.
The office reviews all applications and will contact the qualifying candidates for a phone interview.
Contact Information:
Dorothy Bland
Journalism Division Director
Dorothy.bland@famu.edu
Florida A&M University
School of Journalism & Graphic Communication
510 Orr Drive, Suite 4029
Tallahassee, FL 32307-4800
850-599-3086 fax
Compensation: Credit ($6,500 housing and transportation stipend)
Deadline: 02/18/2012 (for summer 2012)
Club Industry magazine (Penton Media):
Editorial Intern
The intern will assist editors with day-to-day responsibilities related to the trade magazine Club Industry and its website, www.clubindustry.com . Duties will include: writing news stories and briefs; researching stories; posting stories online and creating a weekly e-newsletter; posting on the magazine's social media sites; and various ad hoc administrative duties related to editorial work.
Qualifications needed: Interest in a media career; good written and verbal communication skills; basic knowledge of AP Style; knowledge of social networking sites and good computer competency. Experience with Adobe InDesign a plus.
How to apply: e-mail your resume and a cover letter detailing your interest in the role, any relevant experience and availability. Please attach 4-6 writing samples.
Contact Information:
Pamela Kufahl
Editor
Club Industry magazine
pam.kufahl@penton.com
913-341-1300
Club Industry magazine
Penton Media
9800 Metcalf Avenue
Overland Park, KS 66212
Compensation: Credit
Deadline: 03/01/2012 (for summer 2012)
Entercom Wichita:
Internship programs are available for college students receiving college credit. Internships are unpaid and interns must be earning college credit and must be age 18 or older. E-mail bhorning@entercom.com for an internship application.
Promotions-KFH-AM/FM, KDGS, KEYN, KFBZ and KNSS
Seeking responsible, creative, hard-working office interns interested in radio promotion. Must be able to lift 30 lbs. Internet experience a plus. Must be able to commit an entire semester or quarter. Unpaid, must receive college credit.
Website Intern
This is a new media position applicants must be web savvy, familiar with Photoshop, posses the ability to learn multiple CMSs, and be able to write and edit copy. Photography skills beneficial, shooting/editing video skills beneficial, and knowledge of basic HTML/CSS helpful. Communications majors and Art majors encouraged to apply.
News Intern
Seeking responsible, creative, hard-working news interns interested in radio news. Must be able to commit an entire semester or quarter. Internship programs are available for college students receiving college credit. Internships are unpaid and interns must be earning college credit and must be age 18 or older. Student will get real world multimedia news-gathering experience covering breaking news and gathering multimedia content to complement existing stories, and then publishing them to the Web using CMS software. Deadlines are immediate and accuracy is vital, thus copy editing skills are a big plus. Some reporting experience required, and video editing or news photography skills are helpful.
Contact Information:
Stephanie Gilson
Human Resources
sgilson@entercom.com
No phone calls, please.
Entercom Communications Corp.
2120 Woodlawn, Ste. 352
Wichita, KS 67208
www.entercom.com
Compensation: Credit
Deadline: 03/01/2012 (for summer 2012)
Food Mafia:
Writer/Intern:
Join a start-up technology and social media company in the restaurant industry to help make a positive difference in the food community! This internship will give you the opportunity to work as a key contributor in designing and developing our Feed editorial section, our newsletter content, news releases, as well as working with chefs and restaurants to create new Food Mafia Exclusive Experience’s. This is a great opportunity to take initiative, provide input, and make a positive impact on small business owners and food lovers across the world! Also a great resume builder to show what you can do while you do what you love!
About Food Mafia:
Food Mafia is a restaurant review website that supports the local restaurant community. We focus on the finding the best local, unique to the city restaurants. Members are either invited directly or must request an invitation and be approved. Our members are made up of food lovers, celebrity chefs, and industry professionals who share their favorite and recommended restaurants along with tips on what to order.
We offer a one-of-a-kind restaurant recommendation system and social media network. Members rate their restaurants by Favorite, Recommend, or Been There. Since restaurant reviews are so subjective, we help people identify others with similar taste to find where to go. Since our members have no interest in negative reviews, we simply don’t allow them, the worst thing our members have to say is they’ve “Been There”. When our Godfathers and Members rate a restaurant, that restaurant earns points based on that recommendation. Our Mafia Meter will then sort so you can see what is most popular on the site. You can also refine your search to sort by local members only, chefs, or the people you are following or who are following you.
Food Mafia launched in Chicago on March 25, 2011. Because of the rapidly growing interest in the site, we have expanded to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York and we recently opened up the ability for our members to add their favorite restaurants anywhere in the world. We have more than 1,200 approved members (including celebrity chefs), over 6,000 Facebook fans, 2,000 Twitter followers, and more than 3,000 newsletter subscribers. Food Mafia has chosen to grow more organically and focus on quality over quantity. We have been written up in Eater Chicago, Eater National, Thrillist Chicago, and Grubstreet LA.
What makes Food Mafia unique:
Unlike other restaurant review sites, our approved members are made up of food lovers, celebrity chefs, and industry professionals. See what top chefs and restaurateurs are saying about Food Mafia: http://www.foodmafia.com/feed/video-promo-2
Our members love food and are always looking for great new places to try! We offer a platform where chefs can connect directly with loyal customers and attract new loyal customers. Staying in front of people is critical for a restaurants success and we give chefs and restaurant owners the ability to actively engage with their target audience.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Create editorial pieces and initiate and secure interviews with food bloggers, chefs, restaurant owners, writers, and industry experts
• Edit and format all interviews or editorials
Recommend and create news releases
• Create a calendar for what editorial pieces will go live and in what city
• Edit and pull content for monthly newsletters
• Send invitations to potential members and help create appealing bio’s for high-profile members
• Look for appealing restaurant photos to use for profile pictures and get approval / photo credit
• Approve research work from offshore research team to add restaurants and data to the site
• Work with chefs and restaurants to create attractive Food Mafia Exclusive Experiences, these are typically dining events exclusive only to Food Mafia for our members to attend
• Write promotional pieces to market Food Mafia Exclusive Experiences
• Work with developers to edit and format any and all Feed and Food Mafia Exclusive Experience pieces
• Identify potential local and unique chef created products we can promote and sell on the site
Experience:
• Journalism, public relations or writing experience
• Knowledge and passion about food and dining out
• Ability to take initiative, be creative, set editorial schedules, create and adhere to deadlines
• Work as a team player with members of social media, development, chefs, restaurants and PR firms
• Work with a variety of personalities while remaining professional and persistent as needed to meet deadlines
• Represent Food Mafia in a professional manner and maintain the integrity of the sites mission
Interns will receive a small hourly rate, and hours are entirely flexible with the potential to continue on longer term.
Contact Information:
Stacy Johnson
CEO and Founder at stacy@foodmafia.com
Food Mafia, Inc.
980 N Michigan Avenue
Suite 1432
Chicago, IL 60611
www.foodmafia.com
Compensation: Paid
Deadline: 03/01/2012 (for summer 2012)
Fort Leavenworth Garrison, Public Affairs Office:
Public Affairs Assistant/Intern
Duties:
• Assist Public Affairs Office in researching, compiling, and disseminating internal and external information. Research topics, interview subjects and write news articles for weekly post command information newspaper, 'The Lamp.'
• Take photographs to support command information news stories, news releases, website and social media.
• Produce informational articles and graphics for posting on the Fort Leavenworth Garrison website.
• Research, develop, and conduct guided and virtual tour of historically significant sites on Fort Leavenworth.
• Produce multimedia presentations for commander's access cable channel.
Maintain Garrison's social media sites.
• Research and prepare talking points and speeches for garrison leaders.
and conduct strategic communication planning.
To apply, send a cover letter and résumé.
Contact Information:Jeffrey L. Wingo
Public Affairs Officer
US Army Garrison
jeffrey.wingo@us.army.mil
913-684-3624
Combined Arms Center
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas 66027
913-684-1725 / DSN 552-1725
Compensation: Credit
Deadline: 03/01/2012 (for summer 2012)
The Fund for American Studies:
The Institute on Political Journalism
Intern
The Institute on Political Journalism is designed for students looking for professional, hands-on training in print or broadcast journalism, communications, or public relations. The Institute combines substantive professional experience for 30 hours a week in addition to rigorous Georgetown University academic coursework. Students are also given the opportunity to attend unique networking activities featuring Washington’s leading reporters and editors. This fast-paced, eight-week residential program provides students from around the world with the opportunities to gain an edge in today’s competitive job market and graduate school admissions, as well as experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.
- Internships – Placement with news and media organizations as well as communications and PR firms
- Classes – Up to nine credits from Georgetown University
- Housing – Roommate matching and furnished on-campus apartments in the heart of DC
- Exclusive Briefings – At the World Bank, State Department, and Capitol Hill
- Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top print and broadcast journalists
- Leadership and Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring, and career building activities
- Networking – Interaction with seasoned professionals and student journalists from around the world
- Scholarships – Approximately 70 percent of students receive funding based on merit and financial need
To apply, complete the online application at www.DCInternships.org/IPJ. Scholarships are available.
Contact Information:
Joseph Starrs
Director, Institute on Political Journalism
IPJ@tfas.org
202-986-0384
The Fund for American Studies
1621 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
202-318-0441 fax
www.DCinternships.org/IPJ
Compensation: Credit
Deadline: 03/07/2012 (for summer 2012)
The Herb Companion:
Editorial Intern
The Herb Companion magazine—the nation's only consumer magazine devoted to gardening, cooking and healing with herbs—is seeking editorial interns. An internship with The Herb Companion offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience working with editors, writers and media professionals. You will assist in producing a national magazine and its Web content. From our interns we expect hard work, enthusiasm, great ideas and excitement about the magazine and its mission. Specific duties for this paid, part-time internship include research, writing, proofreading and clerical responsibilities. We prefer applicants with education and/or experience in any of the following: journalism, publishing, writing and editing. A special interest in food, gardening and/or natural health is a plus. To receive priority consideration, apply by the following dates: August 1 for the fall semester, November 1 for the spring and March 1 for the summer.
To apply, send a cover letter, résumé, clips (if applicable) and your schedule availability.
Contact Information:
Allison Martin
Associate Editor
amartin@herbcompanion.com
785-274-4300
The Herb Companion
1503 SW 42nd Street
Topeka, KS 66609
Compensation: Paid
Deadline: 03/01/2012 (for summer 2012)
The Hutchinson News:
Intern
The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson, Kansas, offers one 10-week summer internship for either a reporter, page designer/copy editor or APJ (all platform journalist).
Deadline for application is Feb. 15, 2012. The successful applicant will be notified in mid-March 2012.
Details: 40 hours during the work week. $10 per hour. Start date: Negotiable.
To apply, send cover letter, résumé, and two clips, page designs or web project to Mary Rintoul, or email materials to mrintoul@hutchnews.com.
Contact Information:
Mary Rintoul
Managing Editor
mrintoul@hutchnews.com
800-766-3311
620-694-5700
The Hutchinson News
P.O. Box 190
Hutchinson, KS 67504-0190
PLEASE NOTE: Photojournalists interested in an internship at The News should contact Photo Editor Sandra Milburn, smilburn@hutchnews.com, 620-694-5700, ext. 360.
Compensation: Paid ($10 per hour)
Deadline: 02/15/2012 (for summer 2012)
KCTV 5:
Intern
Ongoing internship opportunities. Intern positions in news and production. Send cover letter and résumé.
Contact Information
Paula Ruiz
Receptionist/Switchboard Operator
Paula.Ruiz@kctv5.com
913-677-5555
KCTV 5
4500 Shawnee Mission Parkway
Fairway, KS 66205
913-677-7176 fax
www.kctv5.com
Compensation: Credit
Deadline: 03/01/2012 (for summer 2012)
KOCO-TV:
Intern
We are looking to recruit journalism school students from the Oklahoma City area for either internships or part-time work. KOCO has always actively recruited interns locally. We are owned by Hearst Television, Inc.
Both internship and job applications can be downloaded from our website, www.KOCO.com.
Contact Information:
David Evans
Director of Engineering
dwevans@hearst.com
405-478-6631
KOCO TV
www.KOCO.com
Compensation: Credit
Deadline: 03/01/2012 (for summer 2012)
KSHB-TV/Action News:
Intern
Internships in news, sports and website content. Duties will include doing research, making phone calls, follow-up phone calls, emails, possible editing, possible interviewing and writing. There may also be opportunities to go out into the field with our photographers. Apply by mail or by phone.
Contact Information:
Jessica Eggers
Human Resources Manager
eggers@nbcactionnews.com
816-932-4360
NBC Action News and 38 The Spot
4720 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64112
www.nbcactionnews.com
Compensation: Credit
Deadline: 03/01/2012 (for spring 2012)
KCUR-FM:
Intern
KCUR's internship program is designed to provide college, university students, and graduates with an opportunity to learn about public broadcasting and news.
Eligibility:
Preferred candidates are journalism/mass communications undergraduate or graduate students, or those who have already graduated from college. Exceptions to student status may be allowed based on relevant experience. Familiarity with public radio required.
General Information:
Interns are expected to work between 15–20 hours a week during an 8 to 10 week internship period. Internships are offered during the summer, fall, and winter/spring semesters. Interns may receive academic credit if the student is eligible through his or her university. All internships are unpaid.
Application Procedures:
Candidates must complete an application form (.pdf file) online. Go to kcur.org, select “about,” then go to “internships.” Submit the online application with a cover letter, résumé, a writing sample, and list of three professional and/or academic references. Additional writing samples and other materials, including produced audio or video pieces and published articles are welcome but not required. Additional material may be submitted on CD or by providing web links. All application items must be submitted as a complete package. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Application deadlines:
Applications must be received by April 15 for the summer program, July 15 for the fall program, and December 15 for the spring semester program.
E-mail applications to internships@kcur.org or mail applications to:
Internship Program
4825 Troost Avenue, Suite 202
Kansas City, Missouri 64110
Contact Information:
Sylvia Maria Gross
Reporter/Producer, KC Currents
sylvia@kcur.org
816-235-6696
KCUR Public Radio, 89.3 FM
Compensaton: Credit
Deadline: 04/15/2012 (for summer 2012)
KCUR-FM:
Intern
Interns for Up to Date will work on the day-to-day production of the program alongside with the program's producer and host. Duties include: develop ideas and topics for broadcast; identify guests for shows; pre-interview/screen guests; research topics; write background material/questions for host; write promotional/summary material for producer; populate web page; respond to show email; on-line produce: screen calls and direct show; write/produce written and recorded promos; research, write, edit, and record news stories; record and mix billboards and other pre-recorded elements; and other duties as assigned. Email, fax, or mail a cover letter stating qualifications and interests and a copy of your most recent résumé to Stephen Steigman, steigmans@kcur.org.
Contact Information:
Stephen Steigman
Senior Producer, Up to Date
steigmans@kcur.org
816-235-5925
KCUR-FM
4825 Troost Avenue, Suite 202
Kansas City, MO 64110
816-235-2864 fax
www.kcur.org
Compensation: Credit
Deadline: 03/01/2012 (for summer 2012)
KSNT-TV/Topeka:
A. News Intern
Internships in the News Department at KSNT-TV/KTMJ Fox 43 are encouraged as a way to provide training for future broadcast reporters, photographers, video editors, directors and producers. Interns will be exposed to all aspects of the newsroom.
Interns will learn newsroom computer system, organization, receive an introduction to other departments, and learn how each interacts. The interns work with reporters on newsgathering skills, work with producers on writing skills, newscast line-up and timing, work with photographers on basic shooting skills, work with photographers and reporters on basic editing skills such as VOs and VOBs, and work with a newscast director on preparing graphics, maps and set-up for newscast. They will also work with assistant director, audio technician and news production assistant to learn different aspect of newscast production. This internship opportunity teaches the complete a package from start to finish. By the end of the internship, the student should have a resume tape of his or her work suitable for job searching purposes.
Job Requirements:
• Present two days a week
• Internship will be 13 to 14 weeks long or fulfill school requirements
All applicants must send in a résumé and cover letter.
Contact Information:
Carline Knoblauch
HR Administrator
cknoblauch@ksnt.com
785-582-3203
KSNT-TV/KTMJ Fox43
Box 2700
Topeka, KS 66601
785-582-4783 fax
www.ksnt.com
Compensation: Credit
Deadline: 03/01/2012 (for summer 2012)
B. Sports Intern
Internships in the sports department at KSNT-TV/KTMJ Fox43 are encouraged as a way to provide training for future broadcast sports reporters and sports anchors. One to two interns will be selected each semester. Interns will follow the syllabus and assist the sportscasters at games if the opportunity arises.
Sports interns will be introduced to sports office, television station operations, learn computers, satellite feeds, and edit bays. Interns will be introduced to other departments and learn how each interacts. They will learn basic editing skills, such as VOs and VOBs, broadcast writing, and how to put a sports package and an entire sports cast together. By the end of the internship, the student should have a resume tape of his or her work suitable for job searching purposes.
Job Requirements:
• Present at least two days a week
• Internship will be 13 to 14 weeks long or fulfill school requirements
All applicants must send in a résumé and cover letter to Carline Knoblauch.
Contact Information:
Carline Knoblauch
HR Administrator
cknoblauch@ksnt.com
785-582-3203
KSNT-TV/KTMJ Fox43
Box 2700
Topeka, KS 66601
785-582-4783 fax
Compensation: Credit
Deadline: 03/01/2012 (for summer 2012)
Kansas Adjutant General’s Department:
Intern
Join our team for an experience that can truly make a difference. Work with state and federal agencies such as the National Guard, Kansas Division of Homeland Security, Kansas Division of Emergency Management, and Civil Air Patrol. Internships are availiable in public relations, photojournalism, broadcast journalism and multimedia design.
Contact Information:
Jane E. Welch
jane.e.welch1@us.army.mil
785-274-1190
Kansas Adjutant General’s Department
2722 SW Topeka Blvd.
Topeka, KS 66601
www.kansastag.gov
Compesation: Credit
Deadline: 03/01/2012 (for summer 2012)
Mother Earth News:
Editorial Intern
Mother Earth News is seeking interns for its magazine and website. We offer an excellent opportunity to work with and learn from experienced editors, writers and media professionals. You also will gain valuable experience in producing a national magazine and its web content. From our interns we expect hard work, enthusiasm, great ideas, and excitement about the magazine and its mission.
Mother Earth News is North America’s leading environmental magazine with more than one million readers. Since 1970, it has served readers with a passion for conscientious living and self-reliance, focusing on alternative energy, organic gardening, homesteading, sustainable farming, green building, transportation, natural health and more.
Specific duties for this paid, part-time internship include research, writing, proofreading and administrative responsibilities. Internships are available only on-site in our Topeka office. We prefer applicants with education and/or experience in any of the following: journalism, publishing, writing, editing, and environmental science or policy.
Contact Information:
Jennifer Kongs
Assistant Editor
jkongs@MotherEarthNews.com
Mother Earth News
1503 SW 42nd Street
Topeka, KS 66609
MotherEarthNews.com
Compensation: Paid
Deadline: 03/01/2012 (for summer 2012)
Natural Home & Garden Magazine:
Editorial Intern
Wanted: Editorial intern with interest in sustainable lifestyles and eco-friendly homes. This internship requires excellent writing and communications skills.
Intern will work 12 hours a week. The schedule is flexible but must fall within the standard work day, 8-5 M-F. Pay is $8 an hour. The work must be in our Topeka office.
Please submit a résumé, cover letter and at least two clips to Jessica Kellner at jkellner@ogdenpubs.com.
Contact Information:
Jessica Kellner
Editor
jkellner@naturalhomeandgarden.com
785-274-4354
Natural Home & Garden Magazine
1503 SW 42nd St.
Topeka, KS 66609
naturalhomeandgarden.com
Compensation: Paid
Deadline: 03/01/2012 (for summer 2012)
The Packer:
Editorial Intern
The Packer is seeking an intern candidate to work 15-20 hours a week in our Lenexa, Kan. office. This a great learning opportunity and also a paid position. The successful candidate should have some writing experience and some experience posting website content. Candidates should e-mail resume, cover letter and clips.
The intern will be working up news releases and news tips by phone into stories and briefs to be published in the paper. The successful candidate will also be involved in The Packer's online media.
Other responsibilities include:
• Providing editors with progress reports about ongoing stories
• Fact-checking information from news releases
• Fact-checking some work done by other reporters
• Writing stories for the Web on time-compressed deadlines
• Learning about and contributing to various online media products
To apply, send a cover letter, résumé and 4-5 clips.
Contact Information:
Dan Galbraith
Senior Editor
dgalbraith@thepacker.com
913-438-0767
The Packer
10901 W. 84th Terrace, Third Floor
Lenexa, KS 66214
www.thepacker.com
Compensation: Paid
Deadline: 03/01/2012 (for summer 2012)
The Pitch:
Intern
The Pitch, Kansas City's alternative weekly newspaper, is looking for college interns to contribute to its website, pitch.com, and its growing stable of blogs: Plog (news), Fat City (restaurants and food), and Wayward (music and nightlife).
Required attributes: Experience reporting and writing; an interest in blogging; reliable transportation; ability to receive school credit; and a well-developed sense of humor and adventure.
Preferred attributes: Experience using blogging software, like WordPress or Movable Type; experience taking web-quality photographs; and a familiarity with social media (i.e. doesn't think Twitter is a character on iCarly).
These positions are unpaid, so candidates must be able to receive school credit. While some small amount of work can be done remotely, interns will be expected to work from our Kansas City offices. Days and times are flexible.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and résumé; their three best writing samples; and a friendly e-mail explaining why they want to write for the Pitch and what area (food, news, music/nightlife/arts, or web development/social media) most interests them.
Contact Information:
Scott Wilson
Editor
816-561-6061
The Pitch
Kansas City's Alternative Weekly Newspaper
1701 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-756-0502 fax
www.pitch.com
Compensation: Credit
Deadline: 03/01/2012 (for summer 2012)
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty:
Intern
The Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Internship program offers meaningful work experiences for university students and recent graduates. Our Internship Program supports Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's mission by providing independent journalism experience to young people from our broadcast regions, who will return to their countries to practice good journalism. This program assists Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's outreach efforts as well as provides interns with an opportunity to develop their skills through practical experience, thus increasing their prospects for employment.
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty offers a limited number of places for interns, which are filled subject to the current needs of our Divisions/Departments at our corporate headquarters in Washington, DC and our broadcasting headquarters in Prague. The internship usually lasts between one and three months. Maximum length of internships in the Prague office is 90 days; Washington may offer a longer internship period.
Interns can support the work of the following Divisions/Departments within Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: Finance Division, Broadcasting Division (Central Newsroom, Language Services, etc.), Operations Division (Human Resources, Technology, etc.), Communications Dept., and the Office of the President.
University students or recent graduates are eligible. Applicants should always have a working knowledge of English, both oral and written. Working experience in the field of expertise is not necessarily required; however, demonstrated experience or interest in the area in which the intern is seeking placement considered a plus. Knowledge of one of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's broadcasting languages is a major advantage.
Interns who are not receiving an internship stipend from their universities can apply to receive a modest internship stipend; however, all costs incurred with the intern's stay in one of the above-mentioned locations including travel/flights, housing accommodations, health insurance, etc.) will be borne directly by the intern and/or other external sources. Interns are responsible for all arrangements connected with obtaining proper documentation authorizing their stay in the US or in the CR (e.g. Visa). Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty will provide invitation letters, if required. An internship does not in any way constitute a commitment to future employment with RFE/RL.
For employment consideration, applicants should: Send either the 1) completed Internship Application or 2) a Structured Curriculum Vitae (see outline) and a short essay, explaining how their interest or future employment pursuits align with the mission of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, as well as his/her motivation for completing an internship at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Send applications to:
Washington DC Internships: DCInternships@rferl.org
Prague Internships: PRGInternships@rferl.org
We recommend that applications be sent well in advance before the desired period of internship.
Elizabeth Bennett
Contractor
bennette@rferl.org
202-457-6906
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
1201 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20036
Compensation: Paid
Deadline: Ongoing
Rhythm Engineering:
Social Media/Marketing Intern
Think you know social media? Sure you use it every day, but can you deliver business value for a company to be using it, too? We are looking for a two-person team of college interns to birth and nurture our social media marketing efforts.
We are always seeking out more local government traffic agencies to partner with, and social media marketing is an untapped channel for us. We need a pair of social media marketing experts to help us get up and running in this communication channel. You should be able to deliver recommendations and create sustainable execution/tactical methods and tools. When your internship with us is finished, we should be able to pick up seamlessly where you left off.
The team we choose will most likely be made up of two predominant skill sets (you need to apply as a team, not individually). One of you should be an editorial planner and content producer and curator. That person should be able to write at a professional level, quickly understand what our audience sees value in and scour third-party media for re-posting content. The content will be business-oriented and mildly technical.
The second person should be more of a technical architect, although not necessarily a web designer or programmer. He or she should be proficient in building an online framework to support the content, such as LinkedIn profiles, Facebook fan pages, Twitter accounts and tools, skinning our YouTube channel, posting to Slideshare, inclusion of Like and +1 buttons and whatnot on our web pages. This person should also understand social media marketing metrics and how to track and report them. All infrastructure and content management tools should be built so our full-time team can take them over at the end of the summer internship.
What will you get out of this? First off, we hope it is fun and educational. You’ll also get to show people how you took a company with almost no social media presence, built one and produced measurable business results. It’s your own case study: real-world application of cutting-edge strategy and skills with actual results to prove your abilities.
You will work out of our Lenexa, Kansas, office with some of the most brilliant and enjoyable folks you’ll ever meet. Do a great job, and we’ll be a great reference for you in your future career pursuits. Finally, we will pay each of you $10 an hour, up to 40 hours a week.
Interested? Convince us that the two of you are the obvious choice. Your two-person team should impress us. Send your résumé, sample work, personal social media brands, initial ideas, your knowledge of best practices and trends, philosophies, concepts or whatever else. Send them to the contact provided below.
Contact Information:
Emily Kuhlman
Recruiting Manager for Rhythm Engineering
emily.kuhlman@rhythmtraffic.com
913-227-0603
Rhythm Engineering
2351 West 96th Terrace, Suite 107
Lenexa, Kansas 66215
www.rhythmtraffic.com
Compensation: Paid ($10 an hour)
Deadline: 03/01/2012 (for summer 2012)
USA Today:
Intern
USA Today is looking to hire students as full-time and part-time interns in the following departments: New York Bureau, Investigative Projects Team, News Correspondents Team, LIFE Newspaper Entertainment Team, LIFE Health and Behavior Team, Online Sports Team, Rewrite Desk, Editorial Board, Retail Beat, Copy Desk, Informational Graphics Artists, Photo Editors, Graphics Reporters, Web Producers, Web Design Developers, Multimedia Producers, Video Journalists, Video Editors, and Photojournalists. USA TODAY's interns can expect to gain relevant journalism experience working for one of USA TODAY's newsroom departments. Interns will have a chance to work with seasoned reporters and editors as well as build professional job references at the completion of the internship. Interns will receive in-house training opportunities and will work in an environment where promising careers are tracked for future employment opportunities with Gannett.
Given our expectations for polish and execution, print desks prefer previous internship experience or a leadership role in your campus newspaper and Dot-com desks prefer Web-friendly seniors and graduate students, but exceptional underclass students may qualify. While Dot-com internships focus primarily on editing, rewrite, packaging and enhancing content, they also include designing the website to include conceptualizing and creating multimedia graphics, shooting and editing vide. Students with Flash and Action Scripting skills are especially urged to apply.
Standard minimum work commitment is 15-20 hours, two to three days a week for 12 weeks. Specific hours and days vary with assignments but may include evening and Sunday hours.
Applicants should have skills and traits in the following areas: Journalistic editing and headline writing skills; Strong and adaptable computer literacy skills and knowledge of digital imaging software and elementary HTML and interest in interactive media technology; Demonstrate an interest in, and knowledge of, current events; Ability to work quickly in a competitive and deadline-oriented news environment while exhibiting flexibility; Ability to conceptualize, package and present content in written and visual terms; Preference for an office environment; Willingness to work independently, welcome and solicit feedback, and work and communicate well with others as part of a team. Multimedia candidates should be familiar with programs like Avid, Final Cut Pro and/or CoolEdit. Graphics candidates should possess Macintosh skills with an understanding of Flash, HTML, and a proficiency in Freehand, Photoshop and/or Illustrator.
Responsibilities for interns vary with specific assignments but may include: Select, edit, publish stories; Learn how paper and Web interact; Research and edit photo galleries; Write headlines; Reporting/writing; produce charts and tables; Interact with public; Edit audio and/or video; Research, design graphics; Help produce special features.
To apply, all internship candidates must complete a USA TODAY employment application, and submit a résumé with three references and writing samples. These forms must be submitted to Brent Jones before the advertised deadline. Intern selections will be made by department managers, within the time period set by newsroom recruitment. Once selections are made, successful candidates will receive an offer letter from Marsha Clark. To apply, go to www.usatoday.com and click on the “jobs” link at the bottom of the home page. In your e-mail submission to our Newsroom Interns Box, include the following:
• A cover letter. At the top, indicate up to three prioritized preferences among the sections/specialties listed above, although internship offers may also be based on experience and newsroom needs. (Some sections secure more than one intern each term. If you are willing to work nights and/or weekends and have interests beyond News, Life, or Sports, you may have a greater likelihood of being selected.) Detail your skills, and indicate your availability (dates, days and hours). Estimate your school's expectations for hours of service weekly or for the term.
• Provide names and contact information for three references.
• Résumé
• For print: Attach three to five clips (in Word document, PDF or other MS-compatible format; no Web links)
• For Dot-com: Attach clips and/or include a link to your Website if you have one. Dot-com applicants should be ready to take a skills drill – the same one taken by job candidates – that will include writing headlines and summaries (briefs) and a test of current events or basic familiarity with the content covered by the sections of your choice.
Contact Information:
Brent Jones
Standards and Recruitment Editor
bwjones@usatoday.com
703-854-3454
USA Today
7950 Jones Branch Drive
McLean, VA 22108
Compensation: Credit (monthly travel stipend provided)
Deadline: 04/01/2012 (for fall 2012)
The World Company:
News Intern
The World Company is seeking students considering careers in journalism for internships during the academic semesters. Interns will receive real-world experience producing broadcast, online and print stories in our newsroom, and obtain other career-related skills and valuable experience. Internships are available to college juniors and seniors who have taken courses in journalism, communication and broadcasting. This is a non-paid internship. Some student may be eligible to enroll for academic credit. We are looking for students who can work for eight weeks, approximately 10-15 hours a week.
To apply submit a cover letter, résumé and examples of your work to hrapplications@ljworld.com. Indicate in your cover letter your availability for an internship, why the internship is desired, and a list of journalism and communication courses completed. EOE
Contact Information:
Debbie Snyder
Senior Human Resources Consultant
dsnyder@theworldco.info
785-832-7149
The World Company
609 New Hampshire
Lawrence, KS 66044
785-832-7127 fax
www.ljworld.com
Compensation: Credit
Deadline: 03/01/2012 (for summer 2012)
The Wichita Eagle:
Reporting Intern
The Wichita Eagle is looking for reporting interns for a nine-week internship. Students will work as metro reporters here at the Eagle. They will cover a variety of things, including breaking news, police, government, education, and general assignment. Please provide a short cover letter, résumé and 5-6 examples of your work to the contact person provided below if interested.
Contact Information:
Tom Shine
Deputy Editor/Print
tshine@wichitaeagle.com
316-268-6268
825 East Douglas Ave.
Wichita, KS 67202
Compensation: Paid ($450/week)
Deadline: 03/01/2012 (for summer 2012)
