Paid writing internships @ NYC dating and pop culture website

Nerve.com, a Manhattan-based online magazine dedicated to dating, relationships and pop culture, is looking for recent college graduates and current students to become key members of our new intern class. The Winter 2012 class begins in January and lasts for three months, with the possibility of continuation.

We are an award-winning website producing original content covering the lives and interests of culturally obsessed men and women in their 20s and 30s. Nerve celebrates the sexiness and challenges of being young and single with its true stories, smart pop culture coverage, blogs, and advice. We're a home for 1.5 million monthly readers where lively, strong and opinionated voices bring readers to the front lines of their current entertainment obsessions and social lives in an uncensored way.

So if you're smart, thrive on pop culture, love to be in the scene, and have the talent to match, then we want you in our Soho loft. Two or three days a week is what we're asking for. You'll spend your days pitching and writing for Nerve, being a key driver of the editorial process and doing other sundry tasks for the office.

Unlike many internships, Nerve prides itself of having an actively managed program where our interns make important contributions to our site. We look for rising stars who want hands-on experience pitching ideas, following trends, supporting the needs of editors and management, and learning the ins and outs of online publishing. Innovative thinkers who can demonstrate fresh content ideas move to the front of the line.

Pay is between $200-$300 month, depending on how many days per week you work. More importantly, this is a chance to have fun doing something you love. Sound great? Then tell us about yourself with:
- A resume
- A short blurb on who you are and why Nerve would be a great fit. We want to get a sense of your voice, so you can skip the "Dear Sir or Madam."
- A few ideas for pieces you think could run on Nerve
- A writing sample. Please no academic writing, college papers, poems, short stories, erotica, or links to stuff you wrote on your blog. We want smart, conversational writing that demonstrates your pop culture sensibilities and voice. Try to supply a piece of writing you could imagine running on the site.

Send your stuff to internjobs@nerve.com with 'Editorial Intern" (and only that) in the subject line by Tuesday, January 3rd.

Journalism internships @ Miami magazine

Nine5four is a Miami-based magazine that brings together fashion, sports, modeling, business and music throughout the world. We are currently seeking interns to work with us and possibly secure a long term position. Interns will receive bylines and stipends.

We are still looking for music writers knowledgeable in Hip Hop, Pop and Alternative. We are still looking for writers knowledgeable in Runway trends, designers and various style blogs

POSITIONS TO FILL:
-Fashion Writer Intern (Event) writer to attend and cover fashion events in the Tri-County areas
-Fashion Writer Intern (Trends & Forecasts) research and write on trends and forecasts
-Music Writer Intern (Reviews) research and write reviews on various albums
-Music Writer Intern (Event) writer to attend and cover music events in the Tri-county
-Sports Writers

We are interested in writers who wish to contribute daily/weekly pieces to the magazine. We are currently offering bylines to build portfolios and stipends for pitched feature stories.

Please contact us with your resume and reason for seeking this position.
email us at jprince@nine5four.com Please put the position of interest in the SUBJECT LINE. For more info, please check out our website at www.nine5four.com

Graduate school journalism scholarship for Spanish speaker

If you're fluent in Spanish and pursuing graduate school, check out the Carlos M. Castañeda Journalism Fellowship. The fellowship provides a one-year scholarship of $7,000 to a graduate student in journalism who is seeking a career writing in Spanish. Click here to see the abbreviated English-language website or click here to read the more detailed Spanish version. Deadline is April 15.

Paid internship @ medical publication in Washington, D.C.

The American Society of Addiction Medicine, a non-profit medical society based in the Washington, D.C. area, seeks a publication intern to start in January. ASAM publishes four books, a quarterly scientific Journal, a quarterly newsletter, and a weekly electronic newsletter.

The publications intern will:
- Help develop and implement the society's social media platform
- Analyze and report weekly on the circulation of the electronic newsletter
- Research subscribers to add to the weekly electronic newsletter
- Organize the association library and develop a rotation cycle to display association books
- Assist in administrative tasks as needed

Requirements:
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Knowledge and experience with Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
- Professional maturity and attention to detail

Application Process:
Email a cover letter, resume and short writing sample to intern[at]asam.org and write 'Publications Intern' in the subject line. A minimum 10-week commitment, working at least 18 hours a week at the office is required. Compensation is dependent on the number of hours worked per week. ASAM is located at 4601 North Park Avenue, Upper Arcade, Suite #101, Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815-4520, near the Friendship Heights Metro on the Red Line.

Reporter job @ NYC area weekly newspaper

Fort Lee Suburbanite, an 18,000-circulation weekly newspaper located in northern New Jersey just across the river from New York City, has an opening for a reporter.

Reporter will cover school board, municipal meetings and community events. Will write and develop news and feature stories. Must perform routine editorial tasks and share office duties, including writing breaking news for the web. Good oral and written communication skills, PC and social media familiarity, and the ability to deal with others are necessary. Newspaper layout skills preferred. A college degree and proven journalism experience are preferred. Must have transportation availability to cover assignments out of the office, as well as be accessible for assignments during and outside regular office hours.

To apply, send cover letter and clips to recruiting@northjersey.com

Paid broadcast journalism internships available nationwide

Paid year-round internships at TV stations and shows such as Fox LA, CBS News, and ABC’s 20/20, are available through the the Institute for Humane Studies.

Interns receive a $3,200 stipend for an eight-week internship. They also get a travel allowance to get to the internship. There's a six-day journalism workshop, featuring acclaimed journalists from The Atlantic and Reason Magazine, plus academic lectures on topics such as the history of the free press and working with statistics. Interns also receive job placement assistance from the program director, a former journalist.

IHS places interns at broadcast journalism media outlets, but applicants can also find their own unpaid internship and seek a stipend through the program.

Advanced undergraduates, recent graduates, and graduate students of all majors, including political science and economics majors are eligible. Ideal candidates will have an interest in individual liberty and freemarkets. If you have an eye for news--especially covering private initiative versus government programs--apply today.

For more info or to apply online, visit http://www.theihs.org/ihs-journalism-internship-program/broadcast. Deadline to apply is  January 31 for summer placements.

Spring editorial internship @ architecture newspaper in NYC

The Architects Newspaper, a national publication on architecture, is seeking part-time editorial interns in its New York City office.

Perfect for students looking to gain experience, clips, and contacts in the architecture and design community. Responsibilities include reporting and writing stories for print and online, blogging, research for editorial projects, and tracking and reporting on breaking news, exhibitions, awards, products, and other topics. Interns also do miscellaneous editorial and administrative tasks including updating website content.

We're looking for New York-based interns available to work approximately 12-16 hours per week with our editorial staff in AN's Tribeca offices. Ideal candidates will be strong writers, game for covering events, lectures, and openings, and knowledgeable on the basics of WordPress and Photoshop. Internships are unpaid but come with a travel stipend.

Interested? Send your cover letter, resume/CV and three short (no more than 1000 words each) writing samples by January 6, 2012 to editor@archpaper.com.

Spring journalism internship @ foreign policy journal and website in NYC

The Council on Foreign Relations, a non-profit foreign policy think tank that publishes the bi-monthly journal Foreign Affairs, is offering a Spring journalism internship in its Manhattan office.

CFR's volunteer internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the area of foreign policy; as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning.

The Council's outreach initiative aims to engage an interested and influential group of Americans from around the country and the world by providing ideas and timely, clear, and accurate information on key international issues. CFR.org, America's foremost Internet resource for foreign policy and national security analysis, is one of the primary tools for doing so.

The responsibilities of the intern include (but are not limited to):
• Working in CFR's content management system to code and edit pieces for the site.
• Photo research and cropping.
• Assisting with research for interactive multimedia projects.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Undergraduate or graduate student focusing on international relations and/or journalism.
• Previous administrative, journalism, and web experience; multimedia experience a plus.
• Excellent editing and writing skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity and facility with online research.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; HTML skills a plus.
• Ability to work independently or on a team.
• Candidates are required to volunteer at least three days per week, on an 8:30-4:30 schedule, from early September until mid-December.

CFR internships are unpaid. A modest stipend is offered upon completion of the internship.

Please mail, email, or fax a resume, writing sample, and cover letter INCLUDING POSITION NAME, DAYS AND TIMES AVAILABLE TO WORK to the Human Resources Office at:
Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 East 68th Street
New York, NY 10065
Fax: (212) 434-9893
humanresources@cfr.org

Entry-level reporter opening @ Chapel Hill, NC newspaper

A new weekly newspaper in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is looking for a full-time reporter. The free newspaper will be called The Week, published by Chapel Hill magazine, and initially have a circulation of 7,000.

The right candidate should be able to grab readers' interest on a variety of topics and turn in bright, sharp, copy. We are a part of the community we cover, so candidates must be local. Media experience is strongly preferred, but entry-level candidates will be considered as well.

Email cover letter, resume and clips to danshannon@chapelhillmagazine.com. No phone calls.

Reporter job @ Sacramento area newspaper

The Galt Herald, a small weekly newspaper located in the Sacramento, Calif. area, seeks a part-time news/city reporter. Local city government and crime beat, photo experience a plus. Please send resume and samples of previous work to: The Galt Herald, Attn. Bonnie Rodriquez. editor_galtherald@herburger.net. Phone (916) 685-5533 Fax (209) 745-4492.

Reporter jobs @ Boston weekly newspaper

The Bulletin Newspapers, a chain of four weekly newspapers in Boston, seeks a full time reporter.

Must be able to work as a team with our other reporters to cover stories throughout the city of Boston and Norwood, MA. Salary is $25k to start with a review in 90 days. Applicants must have a car and be available for both day and evening work. Some weekend work is required occasionally. A digital camera is required. Experience a must. Daily reporting to our Hyde Park (Boston) office is required. Start immediately.

Part-time reporters wanted as well to cover specific meetings and events if the city of Boston.

Please forward resumes to dcawley@norwoodrecord.com.

Reporter job @ Northern Jersey weekly newspaper

The Ridgewood News, a 5,000-circulation weekly newspaper in northern New Jersey, has an opening for a reporter covering news in Ridgewood for both our print publications and our web site.

Will write and develop news and feature stories. Must perform routine editorial tasks and share office duties, including posting breaking news to the web. Good oral and written communication skills, PC and social media familiarity, and the ability to deal with others are necessary. Newspaper layout skills preferred. A college degree and proven journalism experience are preferred. Must have transportation availability to cover assignments out of the office, as well as be accessible for assignments during and outside regular office hours such as municipal and Board of Education meetings. Varied work schedule.

To apply, send cover letter and clips to recruiting@northjersey.com.

Assistant editor job @ Seattle wedding magazine

Junebug Weddings (www.junebugweddings.com), a popular online wedding magazine with an exclusive membership of luxury wedding professionals from around the world, has a job opening in its Seattle office for a tech-savvy writer to assist its Executive Editor in researching and developing content for its blogs while being the editorial liaison for its member businesses.

Position is part-time, 20 hours per week, with opportunity for full-time. Click here for more details.

Responsibilities include helping to promote company's objectives through blog articles and online social networking sites. Duties assigned by the Executive Editor will include:
-Researching and drafting blog articles on topics like wedding fashion trends, design ideas, photography, and event planning
-Interviewing wedding professionals
-Providing member care and customer service follow-up
-Creating and managing calls for submissions
-Responding to e-mails, blog comments, tweets and Facebook posts
-Monitoring and updating social networking platforms
-Working on various administrative and organizational projects
-Attending industry and networking events

To apply, please send a cover letter detailing why you would love to work for Junebug Weddings with your resume, salary requirements, and either your blog URL or two writing samples to jobs(at)junebugweddings(dot)com by January 15, 2012. Please put "Assistant Editor" in the subject line. No phone calls.

Entry-level editor job @ science magazine

Sea Technology, a 16,000-circulation monthly science magazine located in the Washington, D.C. area,  has an immediate opening for an assistant editor.

The assistant is responsible for all aspects of editorial content, including strategic planning and communicating with authors. Duties include editing and formatting contributed feature articles and news releases, performing layout and fact-checking tasks, compiling a biweekly e-newsletter, and occasionally developing and writing feature articles, reports and editorials. The assistant editor also represents the magazine at meetings with the industry, scientific community and government. This is not a telecommute position.

Applicant must have a bachelor's degree in a related field, and strong copyediting, research and writing talent is required. The applicant must possess the ability to handle multiple projects, meet deadlines and communicate well. He or she should be a quick learner with a solid basis in AP style rules and a willingness to adapt to house style.

Editing and writing experience is required, preferably working or interning for a monthly trade or newsstand magazine. Experience in the ocean sciences/engineering fields is a plus.

Solid knowledge of computer word processing, desktop publishing with InDesign and graphic software is required, and experience with HTML and e-newsletters is preferred.

Please e-mail a cover letter, resume and three writing clips to Meghan Ventura at editorial@sea-technology.com. No phone calls, please.

For examples of articles the assistant editor will write and edit, download Sea Technology magazine's October issue at the following link: http://sea-technology.epubxpress.com/pdfs/2011_OCT.pdf

Paid business journalism internship @ D.C. website

Primerates.com,a new personal finance site based in Washington, D.C., is seeking an assistant to:
• Research financial topics of the day
• Write short articles and proofread articles of other writers
• Analyze data on financial products to help make recommendations to readers
• Assist with office management activities

We are looking for a great writer and researcher, preferably a journalism major. Good organizational skills are a must. The job is part-time, 20-30 hours per week. Pay is $10/hour. Email editor [at] primerates.com

Entry-level radio journalism job @ NPR

National Public Radio is offering a 12 month entry-level position with the possibility of a regular full-time position at the end of one year.

The Apprentice Journalist assists in the preparation and publishing of online materials, particularly show rundowns and related online documents for All Things Considered on NPR.org. Occasionally assists in producing copy, interactive material and multimedia content. Occasionally assists in producing news stories for NPR.org. Works under significant deadline pressure every day. Strong spelling and grammar skills are essential for this post.

Essential Duties Include: Produces and edits show rundowns and related documents for the All Things Considered area of NPR.org, including text and headlines. Works under very tight deadlines. Accuracy, spelling and grammar skills are essential for the position. Works closely with All Things Considered editors and producers, and NPR.org staffers, to coordinate All Things Considered content on NPR.org. Ability and willingness to work weekends at any hour, including overnight shifts. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with training in journalism and/or research. Expertise in daily coverage of national news or general news. Familiarity with specialty topics such as world news, business, sports, science, music, arts. Solid, independent news judgment. Demonstrated skills in editing and headline-writing. Understanding of journalistic ethics. Experience maintaining high journalistic standards under deadline pressure, including standards of objectivity, balance and fairness. Willingness to learn skills necessary to work on a Web publication; ability to adapt to changes in equipment, software and workflow. Strong oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to generate and execute complex creative ideas and to assimilate and organize large amounts of information. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Candidate must be available to work any assigned shift, including nights and weekends. Ability and willingness to relocate. In the future, NPR may choose to transfer employees to other geographic locations. Severance provisions of the AFTRA collective bargaining agreement will apply should you choose not to accept a transfer.

Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you. Please apply via: https://careers-npr.icims.com/jobs/1194/job

NPR offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits, retirement, and work/life balance programs, as well as opportunities for career growth and development. NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You can also follow us on Twitter at @nprjobs.

Entry-level journalism job @ Preservation magazine

Preservation, a 165,000-circulation bimonthly magazine that covers architecture, is seeking a full-time paid intern/editorial assistant. Must commit six months to the position, which is based in Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities include supporting the editorial and advertising sales staff with administrative tasks, as well as writing, editing, and fact-checking stories for Preservation and PreservationNation.org.

Preservation, the magazine for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, tells the stories of extraordinary buildings and sites all over the nation through in-depth features, personal travel essays, and vibrant photography. The quarterly publication covers everything from architecture and art to history and politics, in addition to breaking news pieces online.

Skills: Applicants must be extremely organized; be willing to perform administrative tasks; be able to develop new stories (for print and online); fact-check pieces on tight deadlines; and research photos.

Qualifications: BA or graduate degree in journalism, writing, English, or a related field is preferred. Applicant must have some reporting/writing experience. (Clips are required.) Fact-checking experience is preferred, but not necessary.

To apply, send your cover letter, resume, and clips to dennis_hockman@nthp.org

Paid 6-month internship @ teen magazine in London

Sugarscape, a London-based online teen magazine, is looking for an intern to work on the website full time for 6 months, starting in January 2012.

This will be a FULL-ON, hands-on(boybands) job. You'll be writing loads of content for the site every day, sourcing great competitions and interviewing weird and wonderful celebrities.

The position is paid, and wages will be discussed if you get invited to the office for an interview.

You must be 18 or over to apply. The ideal candidate will be confident, lots of fun, hard working and wanting to kick-start their web journalism career. An interest in web writing is essential. We're looking for somone who loves and knows how to use Twitter, Facebook and YouTube with their eyes closed. Candidates with video editing skills will be prefered but it's not an essential skill. You must be able eligible to work in the UK and able to travel into Sugarscape's offices in Soho, London, Monday to Friday. Some weekend work maybe required. The successful candidate will be asked to start work at the beginning of January 2012.

Working hours are 9.30am - 5.30pm which includes a one hour lunch break. The internship is paid and contracted for 6 months. You will be entitled to paid holiday too. The wage will be discussed if you are invited for an interview. If you do not hear back from us by Monday December 19th 2011, you have not reached the interview stage. Do to volume of applicants, we will not be replying to unsuccessful applications.

Please read the above carefully. Any applications which do not meet the required criteria will be rejected.

To apply, please send your full CV and a covering letter that tells us in no more than 100 words why you're the right person for the job, to info@sugarscape.com with the subject header "SUGARSCAPE INTERN".

Journalism internship @ travel magazine in San Francisco

Afar, a travel magazine and website, is seeking an editorial for its San Francisco office.

Essential duties:
-Check the general email inbox for story ideas and reader feedback; respond to inquiries and pitches
-Interview writers and photographers for the Contributors page
-Assist with research for departments and feature sidebars
-Fact-check departments
-Contribute to social media efforts, AFAR.com, and the editors’ blog
-Participate in editorial planning and manuscript meetings and occasionally attend trainings and media-related events
-Provide general administrative help (e.g. mailing magazines, organizing hotel databases, etc.)
-Pitch story ideas and write short pieces for departments, such as Stay, Good Trips, and Guide

Desired skillset and qualifications:
-Prior journalism experience or relevant writing, research, and publishing skills
-Excellent written and verbal communication
-Some international travel experience ideal
-Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment
-Three month, 40-hour-a-week minimum time commitment in exchange for course credit or a small stipend
-Curiosity, enthusiasm, confidence, and professional maturity
-A love for magazines and a passion for travel
-Strong sense of humor

To apply, email resume, cover letter, and three relevant writing samples to serena@afar.com.

Paid sports journalism internship @ Reno Gazette-Journal

The Reno Gazette-Journal, a 67,000-circulation daily newspaper in Nevada, is looking for a summer 2012 sports reporting intern.

The internship is a paid 12-week commitment. However, start/end date is flexible depending on intern's college schedule. Interns would work directly with current staff members in concept development, story writing and editing and/or multimedia production, as well as other aspects of a newsroom.

Underclassmen are preferred, but spring 2012 graduates may be considered as merited. Please indicate expected graduation date on résumé.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, current résumé and no more than three clips in a Word document or PDF via email to sports editor Lauren Gustus at lgustus@reno.gannett.com. Writing applicants who submit more than three work samples will be judged only on the first three submitted.

Deadline for applications is Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. No hard copies or phone calls please.

Editorial assistant job @ music magazine near San Francisco

Acoustic Guitar, a 68,000-circulation monthly magazine that offers information related to acoustic guitars for players of all levels from beginners to teachers, is seeking an editorial assistant.

The editorial assistant will assist with the magazine and its websites, newsletters, downloads, and books. The editorial assistant will help editors in publishing digital content on our instructional guitar site, AcousticGuitarU.com, as well as provide administrative support for the editorial department, generate content for marketing e-mails, and handle special projects.

Magazine is located in San Rafael, California, just 20 minutes north of San Francisco. Applicants for this full-time position must have previous publishing/web experience or a commensurate level of journalism education. Familiarity with programs such as Excel, Word, and Access is a must. The ideal candidate will be a skilled proofreader and writer, possess solid communication skills, and have a working knowledge of HTML. We're looking for a self-starter with an eye for detail and the ability to multitask and prioritize projects. Knowledge of and the ability to play guitar is a plus.

Applicants can send résumés and cover letters to Managing Editor Mark Smith at mark@stringletter.com . No phone calls, please.

Journalism internship @ Seattle Business magazine

Seattle Business, Washington state's only business magazine, is seeking editorial interns. Through its monthly print magazine and its website (seattlebusinessmag.com), Seattle Business is a vital source of analysis and perspective on business, economic and policy news. Its principal audience comprises leaders in business and industry, government and academia, health care and high tech, and many other sectors.

Editorial interns at Seattle Business are expected to commit to 20 hours a week for six months on many aspects of magazine production -- from fact-checking stories to researching and writing articles for the magazine and contributing blog items to the website.

The unpaid internships (save for a small stipend at the end) are ideal for college students and recent graduates, but anyone with a good background in writing and research, as well as an interest in the magazine industry and business journalism, will find Seattle Business a stimulating place to gain valuable experience and insight. Our editorial leadership team has decades of experience in journalism, and we have a vested interest in helping our interns grow during their tenure. We tailor our internships so our interns come away with a refined set of skills and some great clips.

Vacancies occur on a rolling basis throughout the year. Still interested? Send a resume and writing samples (published samples preferred, but not required) to Managing Editor, Seattle Business, 1518 First Ave. S., Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98134. Or via e-mail to john.levesque@tigeroak.com.

Reporter job @ Northern California weekly newspaper

The River News-Herald, a small weekly newspaper in Antioch, Calif., is seeking a full time staff reporter. The reporter will be required to report on a variety of beats from local politics to lifestyle pieces and local sports. Must know AP Style. Please send resume and two samples of your work to rveditor@citlink.net.

Entry-level TV reporter job in NYC area

WMBC-TV, a Northern Jersey-based TV stations, seeks a TV News Reporter to cover local news for daily newscast.

Experience necessary in field reporting and basic videography. Requires good writing skills. Full Time position. Recent graduates welcome. Please include link for resume reel.

Send resumes to jobs@wmbctv.com or fax (973) 808-5516 ATT: Reporter. No phone calls.

Paid photography internship @ Reno Gazette-Journal

The Reno Gazette-Journal, a 67,000-circulation daily newspaper in Nevada, is looking for a summer 2012 photography intern.

The internship is a paid 12-week commitment. However, start/end date is flexible depending on intern's college schedule. Interns would work directly with current staff members to shoot a variety of special events, sports, features and more. Multimedia opportunities also are available. Please indicate past multimedia experience on résumé or cover letter.

Applicants must be able to receive college credit for internship. Underclassmen are preferred, but spring 2012 graduates may be considered as merited. Please indicate expected graduation date on résumé.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and current résumé in a Word document or PDF via email to photo director Tim Dunn at timdunn@reno.gannett.com. Photography applicants may submit a link to an online portfolio in lieu of clips. Deadline for applications is Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. No hard copies or phone calls please.

Editorial assistant job @ NYC night life website

UrbanDaddy, a New York City-based online magazine about lifestyle and nightlife, seeks a nightlife editorial assistant.

You will get to be a part of the inner workings of a leading daily internet publication. The perfect candidate will be smart and savvy with a basic knowledge of the NY nightlife and restaurant culture.

Responsibilities:
Attend events and report back to editorial director
Source new and upcoming venues, conduct interviews and fact check as needed
Go on local scouting and information gathering assignments
Work with our guides team to source for and update existing applications
Participate in calendaring sessions, editorial and creative meetings
Conduct research for stories and upcoming events and parties

Qualifications:
Must have excellent writing and communication skills
Must be highly organized, efficient and a hard worker
Must be sociable and outgoing while professionally representing the UrbanDaddy brand
Must have excellent reporting skills and a motivation to generate great stories
Must be comfortable navigating the city and attending a variety of high-end/artistic events
Strong interpersonal and phone skills are required
MUST have a love for NYC nightlife and a desire to go out and have fun
*Editorial experience a plus

Compensation & Benefits:
This is a freelance position with the potential to turn full time for the right candidate. Compensation will be a weekly rate based on the negotiated schedule.

Requirements:
Full time, 4 days and 1 night a week, schedule will vary

**We receive so many applications that we regret we may not be able to respond to all candidates. We will contact you if we decide to pursue with a phone interview. If you are a final candidate, you will need to interview in person in NY.

NO PHONE CALLS. Really, we mean it. GOOD LUCK and THANKS for your interest!

To Apply, please follow this link: http://jobvite.com/m?3sZPcfwc

Entry-level reporting jobs @ Catholic newspaper in Kansas City

National Catholic Reporter, a Kansas City-based, 30,000-circulation biweekly newspaper that covers the Catholic Church, is offering 5-month, full-time paid editorial internships for recent college graduates.

The fall program runs from early August 2012 to late December 2012. The winter/spring program runs from early January 2013 to May 2013. Dates are flexible, with the opportunity to begin earlier and/or extend, in consultation with the managing editor. Applicants can apply for the fall and/or winter/spring programs.

The intern will work as a full-time staff member in the newspaper's Kansas City, Mo., headquarters. Duties include writing stories for the print edition, blogging, podcasting, etc. NCR will provide a monthly stipend and housing assistance.

To apply, send a cover letter, a resume and three writing samples to Dennis Coday, managing editor at dcoday@ncronline.org. In the cover letter, explain how you learned of this opportunity and why you think you would be a good fit for NCR. Please specify whether you are interested in the winter/spring program, the fall program or both. If selected for an interview, applicants will be asked to provide references.

Entry-level science journalism job in Washington, DC

Nature, a weekly scientific journal and science news magazine with 424,000 readers, is offering a 6-month, full-time, paid journalism internship.

Under the guidance of US and UK editors, the successful applicant will report and participate in news coverage for the print edition of Nature as well as for Nature’s news website (www.nature.com/news) and news blog. This six month internship, beginning March 5, 2011, is based in Nature’s Washington DC office. It is a full time paid position.

Applicants should be able to work legally in the US, be self-starting and have a keen sense for news in all areas of science and science policy. Applicants should have a strong background in science and also have completed a graduate program in science journalism or demonstrate equivalent work experience.

To apply: By January 6, 2012, fill out the electronic form at http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/236521-Science-Journalism-Internship. Be sure to include, in a single file, resume, cover letter and up to three published articles.

Paid journalism internship @ Business Insider in NYC

Business Insider, a New York City-based business news site with 6.3 million unique monthly visitors, needs an intern to write about advertising and to help build our coverage of marketing, media and entertainment.

This is not a traditional reporting job! The internship is for the spring semester (i.e. you will start in January) and is full time. It is paid. This will be the most fun internship in journalism right now. You WILL generate many awesome clips!

The job requires a mix of blogging, traditional beat reporting, commentary and analysis. We need: someone who can work quickly and independently; someone whose spelling, punctuation and headline-writing are impeccable; someone who can work without too much supervision and is comfortable cranking out several items per day; someone who knows how to use blogs, Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook and other social media to attract and engage an audience. You will also attend a lot of cool parties here in New York. We are growing. We tend to hire from within.

To apply: Please send a resume, a cover letter consisting of no more than three paragraphs about yourself, and five clips to jedwards@businessinsider.com.

Paid reporting internship @ Reno, Nevada newspaper

The Reno Gazette-Journal, a 67,000-circulation daily newspaper in Nevada, is looking for a summer 2012 news reporting intern.

The internship is a paid 12-week commitment. However, start/end date is flexible depending on intern's college schedule. Interns would work directly with current staff members in concept development, story writing and editing and/or multimedia production, as well as other aspects of a newsroom.

Underclassmen are preferred, but spring 2012 graduates may be considered as merited. Please indicate expected graduation date on résumé.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, current résumé and no more than three clips in a Word document or PDF via email to senior news editor Kelly Scott at kescott@reno.gannett.com. Writing applicants who submit more than three work samples will be judged only on the first three submitted. Deadline for applications is Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. No hard copies or phone calls please.

3-week online college course in media law offered during winter break

While you're home from college for the holiday break, you can earn college credits studying media law -- all while lounging in your living room or skiing in the Poconos.

CubReporters.org's founder Mark Grabowki is teaching an online course on "Mass Communication Law" through Adelphi University, where he's a professor. The 3-credit classes feature video lectures, interactive exercises and class discussions, all of which can be done through your computer. You never need to set foot in an actual classroom.

In the 3-week class, students learn about the First Amendment, free speech, copyright, libel, protecting confidential sources, getting government records, cyberspace issues and other media law issues from a lawyer and former journalist.

For more info, click here to contact Mark. The online class begins in a few weeks, so register ASAP.

Sports reporter job @ Texas daily newspaper

Work for an award-winning daily newspaper that covers not only high school sports but occasionally professional teams like the Spurs, and where everyone gets Saturdays off. The Kerrville Daily Times, approximately 60 miles northwest of San Antonio, is looking for a sports writer. Candidate must be able to write features, columns and game stories, as well as design sports pages. Must-have skills include proficiency in InDesign, an understanding of newspaper design and high school sports and a firm grasp of AP style. Someone interested in video and Web packages a plus. RIght person will take progessive approach to covering sports and offer creative page design. Send five writing clips, three design clips and resume to Managing Editor Carlina Villalpando, 429 Jefferson St., Kerrville, Texas 78028; fax to (830) 895-4060; or e-mail information to news@dailytimes.com.

Entry-level religion reporter @ New Jersey TV station

WMBC-TV, a Newton, N.J.-based TV station, seeks an entry-level reporter to cover local church and Christian news for TV broadcast. Email resume to jobs@wmbctv.com or fax (973) 808-5516 Attn. CHURCH NEWS. Please include link for resume reel. No phone calls.

Paid travel writing internship @ U.S. News & World Report

The Travel section at U.S.News & World Report is seeking a college or graduate student, or a recent graduate for an internship position. The position includes a significant amount of research, data analysis, writing, and reporting. We’re looking for someone who is web-savvy and able to juggle a variety of responsibilities. (Interns may also be required to perform tasks for the Money section if need be.) Our ideal candidate is a dedicated self-starter with a strong interest in online media, writing, and travel. Candidates with varied travel experience is preferred.

Requirements: Strong editing skills—you should be capable of being both editor and copyeditor, able to catch minor grammatical errors, and discern broader subject-matter problems. Ability to work on deadlines and handle several tasks simultaneously. Strong communication and organizational skills
Familiarity with content management systems a plus. Knowledge of Photoshop and photo editing tools a plus. Understanding of SEO concepts a plus. Degrees or training in journalism or communication a plus
Knowledge of HTML, XML, Dreamweaver, and InCopy a plus. Interns working during semesters are requested to work at least 20 hours a week. Our internship rate is $12/hour.

Applicants must provide a résumé, cover letter, and 2-3 writing samples. Please send all materials to mweiner@usnews.comand jfineman@usnews.comand include "Travel Intern" in the subject line.

Editorial assistant job @ D.C. non-profit

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, a not-for-profit membership organization supporting over 54,000 members/physicians, seeks an editorial assistant to assist with producing its publications.

Specifically, the editorial assistant will provide:

Editorial support: Assist Managing Editor with revision of manuscripts in development (eg, Practice Bulletins, Committee Opinions, Technology Assessments, Task Force reports, grant-related documents, health records, and books); proofread copy at each stage of development (manuscript, page proofs, blueline proofs); review manuscripts for consistency with ACOG guidelines; direct queries appropriately to staff or authors; resolve queries through follow-up or research; input corrections marked by others.

Manuscript processing and tracking support: Track manuscripts in development and production; follow up to ensure that all materials are received in a timely fashion; request permission to borrow materials under copyright; convert computer files from authors and outside departments; word process manuscripts to include preparation of technical and complex tabular material, format manuscripts for production; coordinate manuscripts for review and monitor progress with staff, members of the Task Forces, work groups or Committees, and ACOG Fellows or consultants who are authors or reviewers of manuscripts in development or production; arrange for reference verification; maintain paper and computer files of manuscript revisions.

Document support for meetings: Compile all necessary agenda items and background materials for documents in development, including relevant ACOG publications, as assigned; copy and distribute manuscripts/proofs; attend task force and committee meetings as necessary to incorporate manuscript changes on hard copy or electronically.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree required. Interest in women's health care issues preferred. A minimum of 1-2 years of experience proofreading and editing, preferably medical, scientific, or technical publications. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Knowledge of computers, including Windows, MS Word, and Internet applications. Solid written and oral communication skills. Ability to work with multiple staff, meet deadlines, and handle a diverse workload. Ability to organize projects, follow directions and complete assignments without supervision, show good judgment, and pay attention to detail. Experience in staffing committees with document development helpful.

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume online at: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1051221

Reporter job @ north New Jersey newspaper

The Ridgefield Park Patriot and Cliffside Park Citizen, weekly newspapers in northern New Jersey, have an opening for a reporter.

Reporter will cover school board, municipal meetings and community events. Will write and develop news and feature stories. Must perform routine editorial tasks and share office duties, including writing breaking news for the web. Good oral and written communication skills, PC and social media familiarity, and the ability to deal with others are necessary. Newspaper layout skills preferred. A college degree and proven journalism experience are preferred. Must have transportation availability to cover assignments out of the office, as well as be accessible for assignments during and outside regular office hours.

Please send résumé and salary requirements to cannici@northjersey.com.

Entry-level political writer jobs @ D.C. website

The State Column (www.thestatecolumn.com), a political news website focusing on state politics, is seeking writers and reporters. The online magazine features exclusive content and interviews and is currently one of the fastest growing political websites in the nation.

- Applicants should have good writing, editing, information design, and project management skills

- Manage and post content on a daily basis to Facebook and Twitter accounts

- On an as-needed basis attend events for the purpose of writing reviews and posting on the blog in a timely manner

- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

- Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on building partnerships, managing conflict and negotiating

- Possess a professional demeanor and be able to conduct interviews as needed

Minimum requirements and skills:

- Bachelor's degree or currently seeking B.A.

- B.A. in journalism, political science, economics or related field

- Experience using a content management system to manage web-based content

- Experience with basic HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL

- Must be able to commit to 35-40 hours per week

- Be within close proximity to Washington, D.C.

Compensation:
$2100 per month. Flexible hours and ability to work from home.

To Apply:
Please send short letter of interest and resume to info@thestatecolumn.com. Interviews will be conducted in late-December.

Restaurant writer jobs in NYC, DC, Philly and NJ

Get paid to write about restaurants! i-SPY hospitality provides mystery shopping services for restaurants in various cities, including Washington, D.C., New York City, Philadelphia, and Atlantic City, NJ.

We are looking for restaurant "mystery shoppers" in the D.C. and surrounding areas, with superior WRITING and MEMORY skills and the ability to follow succinct instructions, and an interest in DINING OUT.

The following is what makes a successful mystery shopper:

1. Superior retention and writing skills.
2. Ability to pay strict attention to detail.
3. Follows instructions.
4. Enjoys personal interaction in a social setting.
5. Reliable to follow through on committed assignments within 24 hours.

To be considered, you MUST:

* have NO diet restrictions (food or alcohol; NO vegetarians).
* be flexible dining in your region.
* commit to at least ONE meal per month.
* be comfortable writing, in a professional, grammatically correct manner, and have superior retention skills. Our standards are high. These two characteristics are essential for candidates.

Our shoppers are reimbursed for dinner for two, plus paid $15.

Following the meal they are required to write about 3 to 4 pages of narrative, which takes about 2.5 to 3 hours, and due within 24 hours. Shoppers are paid within 3 days of the completed report via electronic payment.

Potential shoppers are required to fill out an application on our website http://ispy4u.net/shoppers.htm AND an Independent Contractor's Agreement, which you will be forwarded after we receive your online application. Candidates will not be invited to a training meal unless both are completed.

Reporter job @ Maine newspaper

Mainely Media, a chain of weekly newspapers in Southern Maine, is looking for a full time reporter to cover municipal, sports and feature news in the southern Maine area. Candidates must work well on deadlines and be proficient photographers. Send a resume and published clips to editor@inthecourier.com.

Journalism internship @ New York City newspaper

The Norwood News, an award-winning, bi-weekly community newspaper in the northwest Bronx, is looking for two or three quality interns for the winter/spring and summer seasons.

At the News, we rely heavily on contributions from our interns. You will not be pushing papers or making coffee. You will be writing serious news stories and other feature articles in a fascinating urban environment. It's an opportunity to grow as a journalist and improve your reporting/writing skills on every level, while having an impact on a diverse and developing community.

You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to our exciting new blog, Breaking Bronx, which covers the whole borough and is updated daily. All of our interns will also take their own photographs and work on multi-media projects. If you want to experiment with story-telling techniques or video production, we will encourage and help you every step of the way.

Interns must be able to commit to at least 12 hours a week, ideally on consecutive days, but we're willing to work around your schedule. College and graduate students are encouraged to apply. But it's also an opportunity for aspiring journalists of any age looking for invaluable clips and experience. Many of our interns have gone on to careers in the industry.

The winter/spring internship will begin in mid- to late-January and last until the end of May or early June. (This is flexible.) The summer internship will begin in June and last through August. The deadline for winter/spring applications is January 1. Summer applications are being accepted on a rolling basis, but don't hesitate, slots fill up fast.

Writing and/or reporting experience is preferred, but not required. Send a cover letter, resume and at least two clips or writing samples to norwoodnews@norwoodnews.org or via fax, (718) 324-2917.

Interns will be paid a $200 stipend for travel expenses. If you want to receive academic credit, we can definitely work that out.

Scholarship for foreign journalists to study at Columbia University

Journalists from developing or transitional countries are invited to apply for a fellowship that will cover all expenses to study at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism in New York.

The Jack R. Howard Fellowship provides full tuition, living assistance, and travel for the 10-month program. Candidates must apply online to the journalism school to be considered for the fellowship. Deadline is December 15.

For more information, contact Josh Friedman, director of the International Program, at jf125@columbia.edu, or visit http://readersfirst.com/foundation/programs/jrhfellowships/jrhfellows.html.

$1,000 photojournalism scholarship

Students majoring in photography or journalism can apply for a $1,000 scholarship.

The ScanDigital Student Photography Scholarship seeks to award students who show an interest in making a substantial contribution to the growth of their industry.

Candidates must submit an online application and answer three essays. The deadline is December 31. For more information and to apply online, click here.

Paid summer journalism internship in Germany

Freie Universität Berlin and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) are pleased to announce the fifth year of an intensive scholarship-supported summer seminar/internship program in Berlin for American journalism and communications students. The program runs from June 4th - August 17th, 2012.

Duties: For the first six weeks of the program, participants will take part in a seminar series to expand their academic understanding of the politics, society and culture of Germany, and the country's current social conditions and media scene. During the seventh week, students will go on excursions within Germany together with journalism students from the Independent States of the former Soviet Union. The final five weeks consist of an intensive internship with a German newspaper, magazine, radio station or PR firm in or near Berlin.

Skills & Description: Applicants must have at least "advanced intermediate" German skills to take part in the program, as the seminars and internships take place in the German language. The 15 applicants who are finally selected for the program will be awarded a monthly stipend of 650 Euros for the duration of their stay in Germany. DAAD will also provide health and accident insurance. Intercontinental travel is at the participants' expense.

The application deadline is January 31, 2012.

Contact: To find out about eligibility and the application requirements, please visit: http://www.daad.org/page/internxchange/ or contact Uta Gaedeke directly at 212-758 3223 ext: 209 / Gaedeke@daad.org

Apply for a 2-week foreign correspondent fellowship

Peace Dividend Trust is sponsoring a 2-week long fellowship that will send a journalist to Haiti, Liberia and Afghanistan to cover the organization's work.

The fellow will receive a stipend to travel to PDT's country offices in Port-au-Prince, Monrovia and Kabul to conduct interviews with local entrepreneurs.

The reporting assignment involves blogging, writing 12 articles and editing and producing short videos. Journalists worldwide can apply, but must have solid English skills.

The only application requirement is uploading a 60-second video to YouTube explaining why you'd make a good foreign correspondent. Use "PDT’s Best Fellowship Ever" as your title.

Post your application video by December 14.

For more information, click here.

Paid summer newspaper internships available nationwide

Paid summer journalism internships are available at a variety of mid-sized and large daily newspapers through the Institute for Humane Studies. Advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates of all majors, including political science and economics, are encouraged to apply.

Interns receive a $3,200 stipend for an eight-week internship. They also get a travel allowance to get to the internship. There's a six-day journalism workshop, featuring acclaimed journalists from The Atlantic and Reason Magazine, plus academic lectures on topics such as the history of the free press and working with statistics. Interns also receive job placement assistance from the program director, a former journalist.

During the internship, you'll get to report rather than merely fetch coffee! The average intern walks away with at least 20 clips. You'll work on a variety of assignments, including: writing features, reporting hard news, contributing opinion commentary, pursuing investigative stories. Regular feedback on your work from editors and your fellow journalists will strengthen your abilities. And you'll develop a network of professional contacts that will help you launch a journalism career.

Past internship placements include the New York Sun, Orange Count Register and newspapers in Florida, Texas and North Carolina. But applicants have the option to find an unpaid internship, unrelated to the program, and apply for funding.

Deadline to apply is January 31. Click here for more info and to apply online.

Paid journalism internships @ education website in D.C.

Inside Higher Ed seeks a talented, hard-working journalist to join its editorial staff as a reporting intern beginning in January 2012. We will also be hiring for the summer.

Inside Higher Ed's interns work shoulder to shoulder with our team of reporters, reporting and writing news and feature stories for our 900,000-plus readers. Our best interns show intellectual curiosity, an ability to juggle multiple assignments, and an inclination to dig deeply. Interns receive a monthly stipend in the $2,000 range.

Candidates should have at least two years of college journalism experience, preferably at a daily, and some previous professional experience is desirable. Applicants should send a resume and five strong clips to the e-mail address above, or to the address below.

Internship search
Attn: Doug Lederman
Inside Higher Ed
1015 18th Street, N.W., Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20036