Paid fashion journalism internship @ NY mag

New York, a 400,000-circulation magazine covers the life, culture, politics and style of New York City, is offering a paid internship to assist with fashion coverage for its website.

The internship is based in New York City, two days per week and pays $7.15 per hour.

"Candidates must be model obsessed," the ad states. "Know who the new girls are, the older girls, who is breaking into which campaigns, etc. You must be comfortable researching fashion and model history, making contacts, and digging up any information necessary. A writing ability is a must, as are keen organizational skills. HTML knowledge is a plus. In addition, you will assist the fashion department with whatever they may need. The ideal candidate will have previous fashion and magazine experience (either interning or otherwise), be eager, meticulous, flexible, professional, and be able to work in a fast-paced, extremely deadline-oriented environment."

To apply, e-mail 2-3 writing samples along with your resume that illustrate your model knowledge to fashionjobs@nymag.com No phone calls.

Location: New York, New York