All-expenses paid online journalism conference for college students in San Fran

Students, are you looking for a great opportunity to cover digital media and learn from top leaders in the industry? Apply to be a part of the all-expenses-paid ONA12 Student Newsroom at the Online News Association’s annual conference, Sept. 20-22, in San Francisco.

This year, two spots are reserved for international students to encourage journalists abroad to participate.

Applications are now open — click here for more info and to apply. Application deadline is 6 p.m. PT, March 29.

Sports journalism internships with Major League Baseball teams

Trying to get a gig in Social Media? Want to work for Major League Baseball? Want to go to a ton of games? Let's talk. MLB.com is looking to hire a real-time social media intern for each of the 30 Major League Club markets. If you get Google Alerts for the latest from Mashable, have your own TUMBLR, know what Pinterest is, and know your sports, pop culture and current events, then we are talking to you. Bonus points if you use a hashtag when texting with friends while acting like it's a completely normal thing.

Here's what we want: Check out mlb.com/thewall. Take a look at some of our posts. Then create your own post for your specific city, team, and/or market. No more than 300 words, please. IMPORTANT NOTE: You MUST live in the city you are applying for. You can put the post in a Word document, create your own blog, send a link to your own blog post, whatever. We don't care. As long as we can figure out how to read your stuff, then just send it.

Please send all posts AND YOUR RESUME to RealTime[at]mlb.com with your FIRST and LAST NAME + CITY you are applying for in subject line. FOLLOW THIS FORMAT: JOHN SMITH -- CINCINNATTI.

Paid journalism internship @ San Francisco Business Times

San Francisco Business Times, a 21,500-circultion weekly newspaper that covers business news in the Bay Area, is offering paid editorial internships.

Interns report and write stories for both the print edition and web site as well as proofread and conduct research. The internship is for approximately 30-40 hours per week and pays $12 an hour.

The paper covers real estate, nonprofits, biotechnology, health care, finance, technology, sports and green business. Our website -- sanfranciscobusinesstimes.com -- also features local business and industry news.

You need:
-Solid journalism experience at a student newspaper and/or an internship at a newspaper, magazine or web site. Business journalism experience is a plus. This means you need published clips.
-Strong command of English grammar, usage and punctuation.
-To be dependable and organized.
-To be detail-oriented.
-To be available at least 30 hours per week.
-To be accustomed to working in a team atmosphere.
-To be in possession of a sense of humor and strong people skills.
-Knowledge of the Bay Area (Local applicants are preferred)

To apply, email the following to Emily Fancher, senior editor, at efancher [at] bizjournals.com:
-A BRIEF cover letter explaining your interest in the internship, including WHY you are interested in business journalism.
-A resume.
-Three to five writing clips.
-Two to three references.

Please note: We will not consider candidates who have no journalism experience.

Paid TV journalism internships @ ABC News

ABC News offers paid internships in the fall, spring and summer in the following areas:
- Good Morning America
- Newsmagazines (20/20, Primetime, What Would You Do?)
- World News with Diane Sawyer
- Nightline
- ABCNews.com
- ABC News NOW
- ABC NewsOne and NewsOne Sports
- ABC News Radio
- ABC News Assignment Desk
- Brian Ross Investigative Unit
- Longform Documentary Unit
- Specialized Units, such as legal reporting, business reporting, political reporting, medical reporting, etc.

This internship program is open to undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in school and have completed their sophomore year. Graduate students are also eligible for consideration. Interns MUST meet the following criteria:
• Currently earning a college/university degree in Related Field
• Available a minimum of 16 hours per week
• Excellent Communication Skills
• An interest in broadcast news with prior internship or classroom experience in journalism or broadcast production

Qualifications:
Hiring decisions are based on your major field of study, past work/internship experience, and extracurricular activities. We are looking for students who will make the most of this great opportunity.

Compensation:
We offer an attractive hourly salary. Interns are not eligible for company medical benefits, holiday pay or sick pay.

Location:
Most internships are located in New York and California. But a few are located in other places, such as Boston and Washington, D.C.

How to Apply:
Build your candidate profile at DISNEYCAREERS.COM and attach your resume. Please remember to upload your actual resume file. Click here for more info.

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 political journalism internship in Berkeley, Calif.

MapLight, a non-profit government watchdog news organization, is accepting applications for a writer/research internship. This is a paid position ($10/hr.), requiring a 20-hour a week commitment spread over three days (ideally Tuesday-Thursday) working in our downtown Berkeley office.

We are looking for a well-organized self-starter with a strong interest in illustrating the role money plays in American politics. This position will be responsible for writing at least two short-form items a week on upcoming bill actions. Please see the MapLight Web site for examples. This is an excellent opportunity for students and recent graduates of journalism and political science interested in establishing their credentials in political reporting.

This position is responsible for tracking key legislation in the US Congress, conducting MapLight's unique bill position research, and drafting stories highlighting the influence of money in politics. This position will work in tandem with our current California reporter/researcher.

A typical day would be spent gleaning Congressional committee testimony, news articles, and organizations Web sites for instances of explicit support and opposition on key legislation most likely to get news coverage. The individual will need to be able to utilize online resources and prioritize which bills have the combination of impending committee or floor action and support/opposition from interest groups.

Please send resume and coverletter to jobs@maplight.org with "Part-Time Writer/Researcher: US Congress" in the subject line.

Paid summer internship @ Entertainment Weekly in L.A.

EW's Los Angeles bureau is offering a full-time editorial internship starting around June 13. The position pays $10/hour and will last about three months. You must be able to work at least 30 hours per week. In addition to office duties such as transcribing, interns will have the opportunity to write for the magazine and/or its website, EW.com. We're located at 11766 Wilshire Blvd. Applicants should e-mail a cover letter, resume, and three published clips to john_young@ew.com. The deadline to apply is Monday, April 18.

Paid music journalism internship in L.A.

MySpace is offering a paid Spring internship in its music editorial department. Position is located in Beverly Hills, Calif. To be considered you must be a student currently enrolled in an undergrad program.

Myspace's music marketing and editorial department is responsible for online and offline promotions and maintaining the music section of myspace.com Projects/Tasks: QA of content, analytics of promotions, promotion wrap ups (including powerpoint decks and screenshots), photoshop of content, fact checking/writing/editing for the music blog.

Learning Objectives: A greater understanding of the music industry, and hands on experience in online marketing and social networking.

Apply online.

Paid summer publishing internships

Paid summer internships are available at publishing companies on the East and West Coasts:

• Scholastic, a publisher of children's books and educational materials is offering a paid internship in its New York City office. Apply by April 15.

• John Wiley & Sons, a publisher of academic, professional, scientific, technical, medical, scholarly and consumer materials, is offering a paid internship in San Francisco. Apply by March 31.

Travel writing internships & jobs

offManhattan.com, an online resource covering car-free getaways near New York City, is seeking seasoned travel writers. oM is also looking to hire undergraduate interns with a strong interest in and at least 1 or 2 years of experience with travel journalism and online and social media. Being eco-conscious is a plus.

This is an incredibly exciting time to be joining our innovative green travel website as we expand and grow into new markets.

Location: New York + San Francisco

Compensation: Great travel perks and expenses are covered.

E-mail resume and relevant clips to jobs@offmanhattan.com.


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Paid Spring internships @ Oakland news site

Oakland Local, a non-profit hyperlocal news website covering Oakland, Calif., is offering paid Spring internships. Hurry, the deadline is this Friday, Feb. 25.

Here are the details:

We are looking for 1-2 interns who can work a 10-15 hour a week schedule, with occasional nights and weekends for agreed-upon story coverage. Position is paid with a monthly stipend. We’ll help you become super-sharp in using news as a form of community engagement - and build great skills for the future.

Your job will be work with our staff, local community members, nonprofit staffers and others to write and publish stories on local news and events. You also will work with us to use social media to share those stories and help support conversations on issues and events.

To apply, please email a cover letter and résumé that details and demonstrates your experience, qualifications and availability, and explains why you feel you would be the right choice for this position to editor[at]oaklandlocal.com.

Publisher offering work-from-home paid internship

ABCD Publishing LLC, an online and traditional publisher located in Sunnyvale, Calif., is seeking an intern to join its team of writers and researchers to assist in the research, writing and publication of news stories focused on the home improvement industry in the US, UK and Canada. Internship is part time - approximately 10 hours per week and will provide a stipend. Work can be performed in our offices or remotely. Contact 888-825-4169 or internship@remodelormove.com.

Paid summer internships @ newspaper chain

Wick Communications, a chain of 28 community newspapers in the West and South, is offering paid summer internships for reporting, photojournalism and graphics and page design.

The 12-week internships pay $360 a week plus overtime, with a travel allowance of $400 if you need to relocate for the summer and an additional $400 a month living expense allowance if needed.

To apply, click here and complete the application form that downloads. In addition, submit a resume, three to five published clips, photos, or pages representative of your best work to date (more may be submitted if you want), a letter of recommendation from a current academic adviser or professor, and an essay no longer than 300 words explaining why you are seeking this opportunity and your career plans.

Applications must be received by April 30, although interns may be selected before then so apply ASAP.

Questions may be directed to Human Resources Director Thomas Riebock at tom.riebock[at]wickcommunications.com.

Paid internships @ daily newspapers nationwide

Paid 8-week reporting internships are available year-round at daily newspapers nationwide through the Institute for Humane Studies.

During the internship, you'll get to report rather than merely fetch coffee. The average intern walks away with at least twenty clips. The internships take place during the spring, summer and fall.

No previous experience is necessary. We're looking for good writers passionate about liberty. Students from all disciplines, including political science and economics are encouraged to apply.

Placed at a daily newspaper, you'll work on a variety of assignments:
* 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 career in journalism.

You'll also participate in our Journalism & the Free Society summer workshop at Bryn Mawr College. At the weeklong workshop, you’ll learn market-based tools to understand today's most important political and social problems and receive advice from experienced journalists.

You'll also receive a $3,200 stipend and a travel allowance (interns must obtain their own room and board).

We select newspapers that provide fulfilling internship experiences in large metropolitan areas or medium-sized markets. These newspapers assign a mentor to provide guidance and help you develop your skills. In past years, internships have been available at the following papers:
* Gaston Gazette – Gastonia, NC
* The Monitor – McAllen, TX
* Shelby Star – Shelby, NC
* Valley Morning Star – Harlingen, TX
* Orange County Register – Orange County, CA
* News Herald – Panama City, FL
* Odessa American – Odessa, TX
* New Bern Sun Journal – New Bern, NC
* Free Press – Kinston, NC
* The Brownsville Herald – Brownsville, TX
* Times-News – Burlington, NC
* Pittsburgh Tribune-Review – Pittsburgh, PA

Application Deadlines:
Summer: January 31 - Add to calendar
Fall: July 1 - Add to calendar

Apply online at http://www.theihs.org/ihs-journalism-internship-program/newspaper

Paid internship @ San Francisco Business Times

The San Francisco Business Times, a newspaper with 100,000 readers that covers Bay Area business news, is seeking an editorial intern w. Interns report and write stories for both the print edition and web site as well as proofread.

You will work with a team of 15 reporters, editors and researchers in downtown San Francisco on a publication named one of the five best business weeklies in the nation.

We cover real estate, nonprofits, biotechnology, health care, finance, technology, law, sports, hospitality and green business.

We’re looking for interns with journalistic training who are committed to straightforward reporting and accuracy. Internships normally run 3 to 6 months. The internship is for approximately 40 hours per week and pays $12 an hour.

You need:
• To have solid journalism experience at a student newspaper and/or an internship at a newspaper, magazine or web site. Business journalism experience is a plus.
• To have with a strong command of English grammar, usage and punctuation.
• To be dependable and organized.

To apply, email the following to Emily Fancher, senior editor, at efancher@bizjournals.com:
•A cover letter explaining your interest in the internship.
•A resume.
•Three to five writing clips.
•Two to three references.

Please note, candidates with no journalism experience will not be considered.

Paid journalism internship @ Calif. gov't watchdog org

MAPLight.org, a Berkeley-based nonpartisan, nonprofit, government watchdog organization is offering a paid journalism internship.

If you are interested in participatory democracy and would like to help us provide citizens, bloggers and journalists with transparency tools that shine a light on the influence of money in politics an internship at MAPLight.org might be a good fit for you. The position is perfect for someone looking to gain experience pursuant to a communications career in government, public policy, or social justice. Media studies and J-school students are also encouraged to apply.

MAPLight.org’s communications interns possess strong computer, research and writing skills and work on a variety of communications programs. Primary responsibilities include: building media lists; developing story ideas; researching bills, legislators and interest groups; managing media database; updating newsroom pages on Web site; monitoring media coverage; proofreading documents; generating stories using Web site’s government transparency tools; writing media pitches; assisting program assistant with social media program goals; and more.

The position is open from January through August, 2011 with flexible start and end dates. We are actively seeking students and will work around mid-terms and final exam schedules. The position is 10-20 hours per week and pays $10 per hour. A monthly stipend is offered to offset travel and other expenses. Our location is a block from downtown Berkeley BART and two blocks from UC Berkeley. We have a bike rack on premises.

If you are motivated by the mission of MAPLight.org and are interested in working on the cutting edge of government transparency and accountability please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to jobs+comm@maplight.org.

Paid summer internships at Patch.com

Patch.com, AOL's national chain of hyperlocal news sites,  is searching the country and now accepting applications for full-time, paid summer internships where you'll gain valuable experience working as a journalist. In order to apply you must be a junior, senior, graduate student or a recent graduate.

To learn more check out the Patch Jobs Facebook page.

As an intern, you will:

* Pitch and write stories
* Attend weekly editorial meetings
* Shoot and edit photos and video
* Cover town and school board meetings, court hearings and local businesses
* Attend community outreach events
* Execute social media strategies

What are we looking for?

Smart, enthusiastic students with a passion for local journalism. You should be a self-starter, able to learn quickly and work independently. That means free spirits and straight shooters. Creatives and critics. Nerds with nerve. People who love the Internet, but can see its cracks … and its future, too.

Candidates must have demonstrated reporting experience through campus media, an internship or a freelance position. Candidates must have a car and be willing to work some nights and weekends.
What's next?

If you're interested in joining one of the fastest-growing, most collaborative and most innovative companies on the web, then we want to hear from you!

Polish your resume, gather several writing samples and a letter of recommendation, draft a cover letter, and stay tuned to patch.com/jobs. The application will go live on Jan. 1 and applications will be accepted through Feb. 1.

Questions? Feel free to send us a note at internships@patch.com.

Paid internship @ computer magazine in San Fran

PCWorld/Macworld, a computer magazine based in San Francisco, is offering a paid internship.

The intern will be tasked with assisting lab staff with their daily tasks, helping to evaluate computer hardware, writing for publication online and in print, and studio photography assistance. The intern will also pitch, research and write blog entries and product reviews as well as participating in our Twitter, Facebook, and other social networking efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology, including Windows- and Mac-based desktops and laptops, cameras and printers as well as some journalism or other writing experience. Applicants must be able to lift up to 50 lbs in order to move PCs, HDTVs, and other heavy equipment.

Candidates who are currently enrolled in a college journalism or writing program are preferred, though we will consider students in any discipline, along with recent graduates or career changers. This is a six- to nine-month on-site internship at PCWorld/Macworld's offices in San Francisco. The work week is flexible, but will not exceed 20 hours/week, at a pay rate of $10/hour. In addition, college credit is available to interns attending participating universities.

Please submit a resume, cover letter and sample of your writing to jobopps@pcworld.com, and reference ‘Lab Intern’ in the subject.

Paid winter internship @ Entertainment Weekly in L.A.

EW's Los Angeles bureau is offering a full-time editorial internship starting around Jan. 10. The position pays $10/hour and will last three months, with the possibility of an extension. You must be able to work at least 28 hours per week. In addition to office duties such as transcribing, interns will have the opportunity to write for the magazine and/or its website, EW.com. We're located at 11766 Wilshire Blvd. Applicants should e-mail a cover letter, resume, and three published clips to john_young@ew.com. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Dec. 1.

Paid internship @ magazine company

Bonnier Corporation, publisher of 50 magazines in the U.S., including Popular Science, Saveur, Parenting and Transworld Skateboarding, is looking for an intern for its new San Francisco-based R&D department. Our research and development efforts are focused on bleeding-edge technologies relevant to media and publishing, particularly as they pertain to new devices like the iPad and other emerging touch-screen devices. Bonnier R&D is in charge of the development of the company’s digital magazine platform, Mag+, as well as mobile applications and product development for the company’s magazine brands. In addition to the continued improvement of Mag+, our current projects include the creation of a new breed of mobile advertisements, a company-wide strategy for online video and TV content widgets, and the dissemination of new tech knowledge within the organization.

Intern duties will primarily focus on research (collection and analysis of existing published studies, coordination of focus groups and project-specific design research), and there will be ample opportunities to contribute to brainstorming meetings and concept development. We’re looking for smart, motivated individuals with a fresh perspective and a passion for technology and new media. Relevant university/graduate experience might include new media-focused journalism, interaction design, design research or information technology. The internship will be a flexible 20 hours per week, based in our office in San Francisco’s beautiful financial district. Pay is San Francisco’s minimum wage, $9.79/hour.

Interested candidates should provide the following information:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae with current contact information and description of special interests and hobbies.
2) Three academic and professional references.
3) A brief essay answering the following questions: Why do you wish to intern with Bonnier R&D? What do you wish to learn during your internship? What are your career plans? What are your 3, 5 and 10 year goals?

The position will start ASAP and run for approximately six months (negotiable). E-mail resume and cover letter to jobs@weldonowen.com.