Paid summer internship @ Entertainment Weekly in L.A.

EW's Los Angeles bureau is offering a full-time editorial internship starting mid-May. The position pays $10/hour and will last 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 its website, EW.com. We're located at 11766 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles.

You must be heading into your junior or senior year, or have graduated within the last two years. Graduate students are also welcome to apply. Applicants should e-mail a cover letter, resume, and three published clips to john_young[at]ew.com. The deadline to apply is Monday, April 16.

Paid summer internship @ Harvard's journalism think tank & magazine

Two paid summer journalism internships are available at the Nieman Journalism Lab, which is basically a think tank devoted to the future of journalism that's affiliated with Harvard University. It also publishes a magazine.

Hurry, the deadline to apply is this Friday, March 2.

Internship is 35 hours per week, runs 10-12 weeks, pays $13.75 an hour and is based in Cambridge, Mass. (right next to Boston). There’s no restriction on age or experience, but the internship is ideal for current j-school grad students or recent graduates.

"This isn’t a busy-work internship; we can all get our own coffee, thanks," the internship ad states. "Along with coming up with story ideas and seeing them through, our interns will share in the work we do on social media, like helping run our Twitter account, along with working on whatever other interesting projects we come up with. It’ll be a great experience."

Click here for more details about the internship and instructions on how to apply.

Paid spring journalism internship @ Inc. magazine in San Francisco

Inc., a 690,000-circulation monthly magazine that focuses on growing companies, is offering a paid journalism internship working on the magazine's website.

This is a full-time, paid position that doesn't include coffee runs or picking up dry cleaning. Position is based in downtown San Francisco. Internship starts immediately. The end date is flexible.

The internship will involve repurposing stories, pitching story ideas, reporting, and writing for the site. Candidates should be prepared to write 5 or 6 short items per day, tweet and Facebook everyday and handle other tasks as assigned. The intern will receive experience in the general workings of a forward-thinking website.

Applicants should have an interest in business and a capacity for hard work on deadline. They should have experience reporting, writing, fact-checking, blogging for their college newspapers, in previous internships, online, or on other websites. They should follow current events, be sticklers for accuracy, and have a can-do attitude.

Candidates should submit the following to mmerwin[at]mansueto.com: A cover letter stating qualifications and aspirations; a detailed resume; clips and writing samples; names and phone numbers of two references.

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.

Paid summer journalism internship @ AARP Magazine in DC

AARP The Magazine, the largest-circulation magazine in the world, is offering a full-time, paid summer editorial internship.

The intern should have working knowledge of the publications editorial process and will write display copy and short items. The intern will also organize reader responses, research article ideas, write summary reports, and aid editors in other projects as needed.

Juniors, seniors, or graduate students in English, communications, journalism or multimedia preferred. Writing samples required.

To apply, send resume, cover letter, and writing samples to Margaret Guroff, Features Editor, AARP The Magazine, at mguroff@aarp.org or 601 E Street NW, Washington DC 20049. Application deadline is March 15.

Paid legal journalism internships @ Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, a Washington-D.C. based organization dedicated to protecting the First Amendment and journalists' rights, offers paid journalism and media law internships year-round.

As a small organization, the Reporters Committee relies heavily on its interns to provide significant contributions to our publications and our legal work. Interns report and write on free press and media law issues for our magazine, The News Media & the Law, Web site and guidebooks and assist our staff of lawyers in conducting research to help reporters overcome legal hurdles covering the news.

The Reporters Committee also provides its interns with regular opportunities to interact with working journalists, media lawyers and policymakers through seminars around Washington, D.C. Interns will attend Congressional hearings on Capitol Hill, hear arguments in the U.S. Supreme Court and other federal appellate courts and visit newsrooms and government agencies where they can learn firsthand about free-press issues.

Students or recent graduates may intern in the Spring, Summer or Fall semesters. Interns may receive college credit and are eligible to receive a $2,000 stipend from the Reporters Committee. Some interns may be enrolled in Washington semester study programs through their colleges or universities.

Applications are best sent by May 31 for Fall; October 31 for Spring and January 31 for the Summer term, but are accepted anytime on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing samples (3-5 clips, journalistic writing samples and/or a short research paper) to: Internship Coordinator The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press 1101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1100 Arlington, VA 22209 or internships@rcfp.org

Paid 6-month sports journalism internship with Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos are offering a paid sports journalism internship. The internship runs from mid June through the end of the 2012 season, including playoffs. A monthly stipend will be provided during the internship.

The intern will be responsible for: updating website content, including daily stories, player bios and roster, game day content, etc; collecting player-related content, including Fan Q&As, blogs, features, video, audio and photos; preparing and sending wireless and email updates; and writing feature articles and news items for team publications, including Broncos Gameday and Broncos Magazine.

Applicants must be a current student or recent graduate and have a minimum of two years experience as a student working for a college newspaper, website, college sports information office or in a communications department of a sports organization. Web savvy, including familiarity with social media, is also essential.

By march 23, mail or email a resume, cover letter, references and published writing samples to Chris Hall (Email: chris.hall@broncos.nfl.net) in the Broncos team media department. Mailing Address: Denver Broncos Football Club (attn: Chris Hall), 13655 Broncos Parkway, Englewood, CO 80112

Paid journalism internships @ food magazine in Los Angeles

Slice, the magazine of Cheesecake Factory, offers paid internships year-round in its Los Angeles office. Interns work approximately 20 hours per week. Internships start in January, April, July and October.

Applicants should be a senior at an undergraduate level or working towards a graduate degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or Public Relations seeking a “for credit” internship. Preferred candidate will have working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop. Preferred candidate for the internship will have experience writing for their school newspaper or other publications. Ideal candidate will have previous work experience with The Cheesecake Factory restaurants.

For more info, click here.

Journalism internship @ Seattle Business magazine

Seattle Business, a monthly magazine that covers Washington state business news and has 105,00 readers, is seeking a part-time editorial intern.

Interns usually work on a six-month contract for 20 hours per week. A $100 stipend is paid at the end of the internship. While ideal for recent college grads, anyone with an interest in magazine and/or business journalism would find us a good place to cut their teeth.

Typical intern responsibilities include fact-checking all stories with primary sources (we have an established procedure for this, but it does involves a fair amount of phone/email work), writing much of the front “Startup” section of each issue and compiling the business events calendar.

Interns are also called upon to write blog posts for the website, develop and research story ideas, attend editorial department brainstorming and planning meetings, conduct interviews, perform other editorial-related clerical work, and write longer stories for the magazine.

If interested, send a résumé and writing samples (published preferred, but not required) to John Levesque, managing editor, Seattle Business, 1518 First Ave. S., Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98134, or via e-mail to john.levesque[at]tigeroak.com.

Paid summer journalism internship @ The Washingtonian magazine

The Washingtonian, a lifestyle magazine in Washington, D.C. read by 400,000 people, is offering a full-time, four-month paid editorial internship this summer. Pay is $8.25 per hour.

The magazine is looking for bright people with good research, reporting, and writing skills who don't require a lot of hand-holding. In exchange, it offers an experience that's low on grunt work and high on opportunity. Duties include fact-checking, research, and some writing. Editors, writers, and heads of the advertising, promotion, production, circulation, art, and photography departments meet with interns once or twice a week to discuss their own roles at the magazine and careers in journalism. Graduates of the internship program have gone on to publications such as Vanity Fair, People, Entertainment Weekly, National Geographic, Allure, Martha Stewart, Everyday Food, and USA Today (as well as landed full-time jobs at Washingtonian).

To apply, by March 1, send a cover letter, resume, three writing samples, and a list of references to Michael Gaynor at The Washingtonian, 1828 L St., NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036. Specify that you're applying for a summer internship. Questions? Email mgaynor[at]washingtonian.com. DO NOT send applications via fax or email.

Paid 6-month science journalism internship @ Chemical & Engineering News in DC

Chemical & Engineering News, the widely-read weekly newsmagazine of the American Chemical Society, seeks a science-writing intern for 2012.

C&EN reports current events in the chemical enterprise, including recent advances in research, education, industry, funding, and regulatory policy. C&EN reaches all 154,000 members of the ACS each week, and its online edition receives more than 14 million page views per year.

The candidate should be a highly motivated student or recent graduate with demonstrated interest in science writing and at least a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field. The intern will have a chance to write bylined news and feature stories for publication in C&EN and to generate multimedia and other content for C&EN Online. The intern will also help maintain C&EN’s social media presence.

During their 3-6 month stint, the intern is expected to work for C&EN full time (40 hours/wk) and will be paid $20.50/hr. The intern ideally will be based in our Washington, DC, headquarters; however, candidates unable to relocate may be considered. Starting and ending dates are flexible.

Please send cover letter, resume, references, and pdfs of two science-writing samples to: Amanda Yarnell, Assistant Managing Editor, Science/Technology/Education, at a_yarnell@acs.org.

We highly encourage applicants to include additional multimedia samples.

Deadline for applications is February 29, 2012. C&EN plans to make a decision by March 31, 2012.

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 internship @ Maclean's news magazine in Toronto

Maclean’s, a 350,000-circulation Canadian newsweekly magazine, is offering a three-month paid summer internship program in its Toronto newsroom.

It is open to anyone interested in journalism, but prioritizes those who are entering their final year of postsecondary study. The intern works within the editorial department, writing stories and contributing files to other writers as needed.

The two Ann MacGregor memorial internships pay $1,750 a month, for the months of June, July and August. A five-day Monday-to-Friday work week is expected.

If you are interested in applying, please mail or fax a cover letter, resumé (including references and their contact information) and four samples of published works (not opinion pieces). Due to security precautions, applications via email or CD are not allowed. Applications will be accepted up to the end of February 15th (NEW DATE). Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted.

Contact info:
Maclean’s
One Mount Pleasant Rd.
11th Floor
Toronto, Ont.
M4Y 2Y5
F: 416 764 1332

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.