Paid summer internship to report on the business of Wall Street

InvestmentWires.com is seeking interns who want to learn the Wall Street beat.

We are a small trade publisher whose readers are the leaders of the mutual fund and 401(k) businesses. We want to teach interns who are eager to learn the ins and outs of business reporting and the financial services business.

You'll have an opportunity to write, work on our research projects and help with our events.

Ability to write and write quickly is a must. Familiarity with databases and Web design is an edge.

This is a paid internship for the summer. To apply, email jobs@investmentwires.com.

Paid journalism internship @ BuzzFeed in NYC

BuzzFeed, a news site that focuses on what's trending online and receives 25 million visitors per month, is offering a full-time paid editorial internship in its Manhattan office.

The person will work closely with editors of the soon-to-launch women's interest vertical. The ideal candidate will have some experience writing, reporting, and researching at a previous internship or school newspaper. The intern will work with BuzzFeed editors on content creation and research. This is an excellent opportunity to see the creation of a new blog from the ground up and add clips to a portfolio.

Responsibilities: Perform photo or other research as assigned by editors of the women's interest vertical. Transcribe interviews. Write short posts. Longer stories may be assigned depending on the intern's interests and journalistic ability. Pitch ideas in editorial meetings. Take notes in editorial meetings. May be asked to update the editorial calendar or perform other light administrative duties.

Requirements: Previous experience in an editorial role at a school newspaper, or other internship at a magazine or website. Some blogging experience a plus. Overall eagerness and enthusiasm. Comfort with the fast pace of internet publishing.

To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and three clips to Lauren Lipsay at lauren[at]buzzfeed.com

Paid summer reporting internship @ NY Times website

A paid summer internship is available writing for The Local East Village, a website of The New York Times.

A collaboration between The Times and New York University, this online news site seeks reporters that are eager to produce lively, engaging, and timely stories about the East Village neighborhood in Manhattan.

The position runs from May 14 to Sept. 1 and pays $500 per week. You will act as a news runner daily from the hours of 9 p.m. till 6 p.m. You’ll be on call at 20 Cooper Square to report stories as assigned by The Local's editor, a visiting professor at NYU's Arthur L. Carter Institute; you'll also be working closely with the site's full-time on-staff reporter.

Applicants must have proven experience in the field of journalism and a deep respect for the tenets of the craft. Graduate journalism students (including those outside of NYU) will be considered so long as they are exceptional writers with a proven track record.

For more info and to apply, visit http://bit.ly/fhGH0j  and click on "Summer Intern at NY Times / NYU - The Local East Village (Journalism Internship)"

Paid summer positions @ NYC conference on digital media, broadcast & journalism

LeadAmerica is looking for upper level undergraduates, graduates and working professionals with free time in the summer to work at its "2012 Digital Media, Broadcast, and Journalism Conference" in New York City.

The July conference offers high school students hands-on topic specific simulations, field trips to the New York Times and other places, briefings with expert journalists, and a truly experiential collegiate learning environment. Other conferences on other topics at other locations are offered as well. Job openings and paid internships available include: Program Director, Program Coordinator, Team Leader, Operations Director, Operations Coordinator, Alumni Intern.

Compensation includes travel to and from the mandatory staff training and to the conference venue assignment(s) within the continental United States. Housing, most meals, cell phone allowance, airline baggage fee reimbursement (for the first bag) and a modest monetary stipend for each session worked are also included. Staff members typically work three or four sessions ranging from 5-10 days in length.

Apply online at the following link:
http://www.lead-america.org/employment/applyonline.asp

Paid spring journalism internship @ Huffington Post's Black Voices section

Huffington Post, one of the most visited news sites in the nation, is offering a paid editorial internship for its Black Voices section. Position begins immediately, is 20-25 hours per week, pays $10/hour, and is based in New York City.

The intern will learn proper news reporting style, construction, and newsroom ethics. S/he will be a key member of a team dedicated to providing authentic voices and views to today’s Black communities. The intern will be an integral member of the editorial team, supporting and executing editorial initiatives, including rounding up stories, working with photo and video assets, and assisting in the reporting of investigated pieces. The intern may also act on social distribution efforts, and may develop relationships with internal and external constituencies, including important content partners.

Applicants should have a passion for issues, events and people central to today’s Black culture and experience. They should be a rising Sophomore, Junior, or 1st year Grad student focused on Journalism, or Communications. They should be fluent in Microsoft Office and/or Apple Works suites, basic HTML code experience. They should also be able to quickly learn how to work with online publishing and photo editing software, and work well with data and metrics.

To apply, email your resume to caitlin.geraghty[at]teamaol.com with the job title in the subject line.

Paid work-from-home political blogging internship

Topix, a news aggregation site and discussion forum with 11 million unique visitors per month, is offering a paid political journalism internship.

This person will be responsible for curating a high volume of short pieces for a new political product. Ideal applicants are political junkies with an eye for interesting content, a strong pulse on the 2012 elections, and a friendly, casual writing style.
FYI - We are looking for a remote intern in the NY/DC area to briefly train in Palo Alto, CA at the beginning of the internship, but work from their East Coast home.

Job Responsibilities:
-Curating & writing a high volume of short stories around political news and issues
-Keeping a sharp eye for interesting content and spinning it in a straightforward, engaging way
-Staying up on the news around the 2012 elections
-Supporting the editorial team to keep our content fresh, exciting, and current

Requirements:
-BA/BS from a top tier university
-Willingness to take on morning and weekend work when needed to follow the election news cycle
-At least one year experience writing (blogging or working for a college newspaper would be ideal)
-Sense of humor and personality required (non-negotiable)
-Experience curating content on social media outlets (Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, Google+) a bonus
-Ability to see things through a conservative lens is a bonus!

To Apply:
Please send your resume, and a casual cover letter to jobs@topix.com, with the subject line "Editorial Intern." For your cover letter, please liken yourself to something or someone -- it can be anything, so long as it's fairly accurate and creative! Also, please copy/paste a link to a news story on politics or issues you've identified, and tell us why you think it's interesting.

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 summer journalism internships @ New York newspapers

Paid summer journalism internships are being offered statewide at New York newspapers.

The 8-week internships pay $2,500 total. The internships are offered by the New York Press Association Foundation in conjunction with local community newspapers.

For more info and to download an application, click here. Deadline to apply is March 1.

Patch.com offering paid summer journalism internships nationwide

Patch.com, a nationwide chain of hyperlocal news sites owned by AOL and Huffington Post, is now accepting applications for full-time, paid summer internships where you'll gain valuable experience working as a journalist.

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

Applications are due by March 15. In order to apply, you must be a junior, senior or graduate student or a recent graduate (May 2011 or later).  For more info and to apply, visit www.patch.com/jobs and click on "Students/Interns: Editorial" and select "Intern" in the Position Type field. Patch's editorial internship positions are located across the country, so be sure to apply to the one(s) closest to you.

Journalism internship @ Brain World magazine in NYC

Brain World, a website and quarterly magazine about the brain, is seeking an editorial intern. Position is based in New York City and pays a small stipend.

This internship is for students looking to expand their writing and research skills and portfolio with work that ranges from blog stories to event and profile research, as well as news updates. This internship will give a student the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the journalism field.

Duties and Responsibilities: Stay up to date with news and developments related to the brain, health and education, locally in New York as well as globally; Initiate interviews and articles; Carry out regular research on identified topics of interest
Write blogs, edit articles; Write up the events and reviews sections of each BW publication; Ensure that fresh content is added regularly to the site; Stay current with social media trends, issues and opportunities.

Requirements: Basic to intermediate knowledge and skills in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; Excellent communication and writing skills, multitasking ability, attention to detail. Advanced knowledge of social media technologies, tools and capabilities.

Email cover letter, resume and brief journalistic writing sample (100-200 words) to brainworldmagazine[at]gmail.com.

Spring journalism internships @ New York City weekly newspaper

The Queens Chronicle, a 160,000-circulation weekly newspaper in New York City, seeks interns for its Rego Park newsroom. Internship starts immediately.

Interns will write articles for the paper and take photographs, along with various other newsroom duties 2-3 days per week. Candidates should be adept at writing in AP style and working with an editor. An ability to function well on deadline in a busy environment is a definite plus. $500 stipend will be paid at the end of 12 weeks.

Send a resume and 2 clips to publisher Mark Weidler at markw[at]qchron.com. Only apply if you live in NYC or surrounding area and are available to start immediately.

Paid summer journalism internships worldwide @ Associated Press

The Associated Press, a news wire service that is the world's largest news organization. is offering paid journalism internships for Summer 2012 in 10 U.S. cities (including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.) and 10 international locations (including London, Jerusalem, Seoul, Mexico City, Rome, Bangkok, Johannesburg, New Delhi, Rio de Janeiro and Moscow).

The interns will write stories, shoot videos and/or take photos from these bureaus for 12 weeks this summer. Although a primary format may be declared – depending on interest and ability – the internships will provide experience and training in all three. Interns will attend and contribute to all-format editorial meetings. Assignments will be made by a trainer who will also provide performance appraisals during the course of the internship.

Applicants Applicants must be: a) Current full-time students within two years of earning an undergraduate degree or b) Current full-time graduate students or c) Students who graduated December 2011 or later. They must be able to show proof of legal authorization to participate in a 12-week internship in the assigned country prior to the start of the internship. And they must have demonstrated proficiency speaking and writing in the English language and command of the local language for the assigned country.

For more info and to apply, click here. Deadline is March 2.

Paid full-time fashion journalism internship in NYC

StyleList.com, an AOL-owned website on fashion, beauty and style with 9 million unique visitors per month, is offering a paid internship in its Home section.

The hands-on internship is 40 hours per week and based in Manhattan. Pay is $10 per hour. The intern will writing and produce web content covering home, fashion, and style. Internship is available immediately, so apply ASAP.

Training will be provided on AOL’s proprietary publishing system, but some experience creating web pages and using basic HTML and Photoshop is a plus. Must have some editorial experience in print or online, and demonstrable knowledge of fashion and home.

A pro-active, detail-oriented intern will have the opportunity to grow and acquire solid real-world new media and editorial skills. Duties/responsibilities would include: contributing content to the site; creating slideshows; running occasional errands for the department; contacting PR contacts for images/press releases; and possibly attending events in our stead

To apply, email your resume to Caitlin.Geraghty[at]teamaol.com with the job title in the subject line.

Paid spring editorial internship @ Moviefone in NYC

Moviefone, a movie listing and information website that receives nearly 16 million unique visitors each month, is offering a paid editorial internship in its New York City office. This is a spring internship (available immediately) for 20 hours / week; $10/hr.

We're looking for a quick study who is very passionate about movies, can help with editorial and programming tasks, with an emphasis on production and behind-the-scenes functions. Daily programming work is required to: manage our DVD release page, manage our "Coming Soon" & "In theaters" pages, maintain moviefone tumblr account, assist with facebook / twitter, help with community outreach, promoting content with fan communities, and build/Send out weekly e-mail newsletter.

Intern will also help editors with: transcribing, editorial research, taking Minutes during editorial meetings, help organizing editorial calendars, help with photo assignments, build galleries, and writing copy.

Qualifications: Passion for online media and internet-based businesses, student experienced in journalism, marketing and / or communications, knowledge of film industry, box office trends, home entertainment platforms, film studios, understanding of blog platforms, html, photoshop a plus, ability to anticipate movie audience trends.

To apply, email your resume to caitlin.geraghty[at]teamaol.com with the job title in the subject line.

Paid spring journalism internship @ Huffington Post's College section

Huffington Post, one of the most visited news sites in the nation, is hiring paid journalism interns for its College section, which provides the best, most entertaining college news to its readers.

This is a spring internship (available immediately) for about 3 days / week; $10/hr. in HuffPost's New York City newsroom. Responsibilities:  Finding the most entertaining college news; building and pitching slideshows; the possibility of writing longer stories; and supporting editors in daily tasks.

To apply, email your resume to caitlin.geraghty[at]teamaol.com with the job title in the subject line.

Paid summer internships @ The Nation magazine

The Nation, a 160,000-circulation weekly leftist periodical devoted to news, politics and culture, is offering several paid journalism internships this summer. Positions are based in New York City and Washington, D.C.

Most interns' primary responsibilities are fact checking and research. Some interns work as web editorial interns. Candidates interested in this particular internship should indicate that in their cover letter and describe their experience with web production and social media.

All interns have the opportunity to write for TheNation.com; participate in career seminars with journalists, politicians, and activists; in addition to performing administrative work.

The internship is full time, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., five days a week. The Summer 2011 session begins June 5 and ends August 17, and the deadline for postmarked applications is March 1, 2011. There are nine intern positions (including two web interns). There is a $150/week stipend.

Qualifications: Applicants must have completed their junior year of college. Each applicant will be evaluated on the basis of his or her cover letter, résumé, recommendations, and writing samples.

How to apply: Please send a cover letter indicating your interest in The Nation and The Nation Institute and describing your career goals. In addition, include a résumé, two letters of recommendation, and two writing samples. Published clips are preferred, though academic papers and creative writing samples are acceptable (no longer than eight pages, please). Your application must be postmarked by the application deadline.

All application materials become the property of The Nation Institute. Please send your application to: Kate Murphy, Internship Director, 116 East 16th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10003. Please address all queries to kate@thenation.com.

Paid summer journalism internships @ news sites

Paid year-round internships at web-based news providers, such as DC Examiner, the Daily Caller and BroadBand Census, 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 new 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/new-media. Deadline to apply is January 31 for summer placements.

Paid summer internship @ TV show 'In America'

In America, a CNN show that "tells in-depth, untold stories that reflect what America is today," is offering a paid summer internship based in New York City.

12-week internship runs from June 4 to August 10, pays minimum wage and college credit is available. Duties include gathering and dubbing video, transcribing tape, organizing visual elements, basic story research and fact-checking, online content production.

Applicants must have completed their sophomore year in college prior to the start of the internship. In addition, applicants may not have graduated college or graduate school prior to the start of the internship.

To apply, visit http://www.timewarner.com/careers/, click on "Search for jobs" and search for requisition # 128811BR.

Paid summer journalism internship @ law magazine in NYC

The American Lawyer, an award-winning magazine that covers the world of large law firms, offers a summer internship for current students and recent graduates interested in business and legal journalism. The position is based in New York City, runs 10-12 weeks, and pays $400 per week.

Interns will receive a thorough introduction to daily Web and monthly magazine journalism. They will report and write stories for our industry-leading publications and Web sites, and will also fact-check the work of staff reporters.

We look for candidates with experience in hard news reporting and excellent news writing skills. The application deadline is February 17, 2012. Send resume, cover letter, and 4-5 clips to Emily Barker, Executive Editor, The American Lawyer, 120 Broadway, 5th floor, New York, NY 10271. Or e-mail ebarker@alm.com.

Paid reporting internships @ The Guardian's New York bureau

The Guardian, a 220,000-circulation British national daily newspaper, is offering paid journalism internships for January-March and April-June, in its New York City office.

Applicants should be students on post-graduate journalism courses or recent graduates looking for a career in journalism. You should have experience writing for an online publication, experience of using social media and good editorial judgment.

Interns will contribute to Guardian US, the New York-based digital arm of Guardian News & Media, which was created with the aim of combining the Guardian's internationalist, online journalism with US voices and expertise. Guardian News & Media is the publisher of the award-winning Guardian and Observer newspapers and the guardian.co.uk and guardiannews.com websites, which have 60m unique users a month. We are committed to ground-breaking journalism – last year’s highlights included the investigation of phone hacking in the British press and interactive coverage of the Arab Spring.

Interns will work across all editorial departments, and duties will include:
• working with reporters and editors on the news desk, assisting with research and the liveblog
• being involved in multimedia projects, including video
• learning production skills and becoming proficient with our content management system
• packaging stories, video and graphics for our website
• working with our community team, contributing to our twitter feed
• working with the interactive team on election projects

This on-the-job training will help you to develop your news sense and give you a feel for the variety of roles in a modern, digital newsroom. As the placement progresses, interns can expect to be more closely involved with content, producing bylined pieces and contributing to the liveblogs, for example.

The Guardian offers term time and vacation internships. Term time internships run for 10 weeks in January, April and September. They are 20 hours/week and pay $250/week. Vacation internships run for 10 weeks in the summer. They are 40 hours/week and pay $500/week. Candidates must be able to work legally in the United States and to stay through the term of the internship.

Your application should include a cover letter; a résumé with telephone, e-mail, and postal contact information; and a maximum of five varied and impressive example of work. Clips should include dates, publication names and links. In your cover letter you should outline the following: Motivation for applying for the role and Why you think you are suitable for the position.

This is your chance to work closely with an energetic team, committed to open and innovative journalism.

To apply for this role please visit our careers site at http://gs10.globalsuccessor.com/fe/tpl_GuardianNews01.asp?newms=jj&id=86581&aid=13972 where you can upload your resume and cover letter. Please only apply for this role if you can prove your eligibility to work in the US.