Entry-level journalism job @ Advertising Age

Ad Age, a New York- City-based magazine covering the advertising industry, is seeking a full-time editorial intern.

The intern will primarily be tasked with researching, reporting, writing and producing articles for print and digital publication. May be involved in the production of multimedia and social media content, and represent Ad Age at industry events. Some administrative and data entry tasks, including production credits for our sister site Creativity, are also required.

For more info, visit http://bit.ly/2eOODGT

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.

Hamptons newspaper seeks entry-level reporter or paid intern

Long Island Jewish World, a weekly independent newspaper is looking for energetic, inquisitive feature writer to cover stories in the Hamptons and North Fork. Must have car and be able to take photographs. Knowledge of Jewish community helpful. Talented college students may apply. Salary negotiable and based on experience. Email lijeworld@aol.com.

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 journalism internship @ longform reporting organization

I’m looking for lovers of longform for a summer-long reporting experiment in the Midwest. You’ll be working with Stry [pronounced STOHR-ee], a new reporting agency that’s trying to take a snapshot of life in 2012.

I’m looking for reporters who love to listen, who stay persistent on new beats, and who just can’t get enough of stories.

The job is for three months this summer. Money, food and shelter are included. You’ll need to find your way to the Ozarks, too.

If you’re curious, send three things to dan@stry.us:
1. Your résumé
2. Your online portfolio
3. Two links to awesome stories you’ve read this month

I don’t care what type of stories you specialize in. If you love stories, and you want to be a part of big experiment in storytelling, I want to see your stuff.

No cover letters, please. If I like you, we’ll talk.

Paid summer journalism internship @ Ohio newspaper

The Lima News, a 33,000-circulation daily newsaper in West Central Ohio, is offering a 12-week paid summer internship for general assignment print and on-line reporting.

The candidate will receive the opportunity to gain experience in all areas of the newsroom, including news, features, sports and on-line reporting. This person should be a self-starter with a passion for journalism and the desire to learn and improve. A commitment to fairness and accuracy is essential. Experience working on your college newspaper is a plus.

The deadline for applications is March 31. Send resume, cover letter and 5 to 10 writing/reporting samples to: Diane Pacetti, Managing, Editor, The Lima News, 3515 Elida Road, Lima, Ohio, 45807. Or email: dpacetti[at]limanews.com

Paid political journalism internships in D.C.

Congressional Quarterly, which publishes a variety of newspapers, magazines, books and websites related to political news, is seeking editorial interns year-round.

Congressional Quarterly’s internship program offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced news organization in Washington, D.C. CQ treats its interns like entry-level staff members -- they don’t make copies, fetch coffee or answer phones. Interns work closely with CQ’s editors and reporters and have the opportunity to write stories and obtain clips that will help advance their careers. Several past interns have come back to CQ as staff members.

CQ’s internship program is competitive. Interns generally come to CQ with a profound interest, and at least some experience, in journalism and/or government. Preference is given to juniors and seniors in college, as well as to graduate students.

CQ interns may perform a number of tasks, from covering committee markups and hearings, to attending policy events around town, to conducting legislative research. Past interns have worked with CQ’s specialty publications, including CQ HealthBeat and CQ Homeland Security, as well as with CQPolitics.com. During certain times of the year, interns may work with the team that publishes the biennial Politics in America, which includes information on each member of Congress. CQ also accepts interns for the online and multimedia teams, legislative tracking team, copy desk, and other departments, based on the skills of the applicant.

Summer interns typically work full-time, while interns during the Spring and Fall semesters typically work two to three full days a week. Many interns receive credit from their colleges and universities, depending on the rules of their institution.  We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401(k) plan, extended vacation, health insurance, and bonus schemes that recognize and reward individual and team performance.

In addition to their duties, interns meet CQ staff members from various departments, including several “brown bag” lunches during the summer. Interns will also make at least one trip to Capitol Hill with one of CQ’s reporters, who will show them the ropes and help them navigate the Capitol complex.

Application Process:

Applicants for internships should submit a resume and may be asked to submit at least two writing samples to the hiring manager upon request. In 200 words or fewer, please tell us about an interesting experience or difficult decision you’ve faced while reporting. Use the notes section of this application.

Before obtaining an internship, qualifying candidates will be given an interview and a writing test.

Applicants for summer internships must apply by January 31, and decisions will be made by early- to mid-April. Spring applicants should apply by November 1 of the preceding year. Fall applicants should apply no later than July 31.

Email resume and requirements to: jobs@cqrollcall.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)"

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.

Paid journalism internships @ Salt Lake Deseret News

The Deseret News, a 70,000 circulation daily newspaper in Salt Lake City, Utah, is offering paid journalism internships.

Some internships are full-time (40 hours a week); some 16- to 24-hour part-time internships also are available and may include flexibility to work around class schedules. Each pays $8 an hour. Applicants are welcome to apply with more than one department. Specific information for departments offering internships follows:

• NEW MEDIA: Formatting and generating content for deseretnews.com and associated websites. Aptitude for website design and development helpful. Full-time and part-time internships.
  
  
• LOCAL NEWS: Reporting on police, courts, business, communities, schools, politics, human services, general news stories. Full- or part-time interns.
  
  
• MORMON TIMES & FEATURES: News and information for and about members of the LDS Church, plus general-interest arts, entertainment, lifestyles, home and garden, crafts, family issues, food and leisure. Work includes writing and managing online content. Full- or part-time internships.
  
  
• CHURCH NEWS (an official publication of the LDS Church): news and information for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Full-time internship.
  
  
• BUSINESS: Reporting on local and national business topics including innovation, entrepreneurship, money & politics, career, technology and financial responsibility. Prefer background with finance/accounting/economics.

Intern applications are due in our office by Saturday, March 10. They can be sent to Rachel Sterzer, Deseret News, 55 N. 300 W., Salt Lake City, UT 84101, or e-mailed to rsterzer[at]desnews.com. We will conduct interviews in our offices on Saturday morning, March 24

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 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.

Paid summer journalism internship @ Idaho newspaper

The Valley Citizen, a 2,500-circulation weekly newspaper in Driggs, Idaho, is offering a paid summer journalism internship.

Teton Valley, Idaho, is home to Grand Targhee Resort and the Teton Mountains. Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole, Wyoming, are in our backyard. Between the ranchers and the skiers and the farmers and the developers, we are also home to some of the most dynamic cultural and political changes this side of the Big Hole Mountains. Hey, we even hosted Glenn Beck last summer!

You can’t hide in a weekly newspaper. We want someone who is just as concerned about the facts as we are about helping you obtain the experience that will add depth to your resume.

If this is your first internship application, don’t hesitate to send it. If you’re an old hat at the internship market, send us a cover letter like we’ve never read before. Recent graduates are also welcome to apply.

Please send resume and cover letter to Jeannette Boner at jet@valleycitizen.com. Snail mail to 65 North Main Street, Driggs ID 83422. Application deadline: when we find the right candidate. Start date: open to college semester schedules. Ideally we are looking for someone who is available Memorial Day through mid- or late September.

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.

Paid journalism internship in Thailand covering MMA

If you’re looking for an exciting, fast-paced media internship with Southeast Asia’s largest Muay Thai and MMA Camp, we’re looking for you!

We host a litany of UFC fighters including Royce Gracie, Jake Shields, Mark Hunt, and Brian Ebersole along with many other professional fighters including Paul Daley. Our YouTube channel gets a half a million hits every month and we have a host of television shows filming here on a regular basis. We are about to launch our second camp in Chiang Mai which will take the fitness world by storm (just wait until you hear about what we’ve got...). A dynamic, fun-loving team, we BRING IT every single day and have an absolute blast doing it. Couple an incredible work environment with the sun-drenched beaches, incredible Thai culture and awesome nightlife of Phuket and you’ve got the experience of a lifetime.

This is just a taste of what we have to offer...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hlH4fWjq98
...and yes, we are THAT cool!

About the internships:

• Editorial: To apply, you should be a graduate of a post-secondary journalism, communications or marketing program. You can put together colorful copy, news articles and web content. You’ll have access to VIPs and celebrities on a regular basis allowing you to produce incredible pieces for your portfolio. No, you don’t have to be published and no, you don’t have to have any work experience behind you. What you do need to be is driven with excellent writing skills. We can teach you the ins and outs of email campaigns, feature writing, marketing copy and the rest. Bring the attitude, and we’ll bring the experience!

• Media Production: You are a media school graduate trained in both filming and editing. You have a natural eye for shots, a deep sense of storytelling and are passionate about creating high quality productions. Again, you don’t have to have any broadcast credits or formal work experience. We’ll teach you how to plan, produce and post-produce broadcast quality content - content that you can put on your showreel to blow potential employers AWAY! You will be working in a highly successful Youtube channel with access to VIPs and celebrities on a regular basis. Your work will be seen by millions and your creativity and personal vision will be encouraged at all times. You’ll film using Sony/Canon HDV and DSLR and edit using Final Cut Pro/Premiere Pro.

• Photography: You are an arts graduate (or have equivalent experience) with a passion for photography who lives to capture that perfect shot. You enjoy shooting a wide variety of people and events with a particular interest in sports. You have experience shooting and editing your own work and have a keen desire to develop your studio and reportage photography portfolio. You do not need to have published photographs. Like the other interns, you’ll have access to a wide range of celebrities and VIPs with your work seen around the world!

What We Offer: We will work with you hand-in-hand to develop the skills you need to succeed in your medium of choice. Working under the direction of broadcast and magazine quality producers, you’ll learn the ins and outs of capturing material for a worldwide audience. Additionally we offer:

-private accommodation with air conditioning
-two meals per day at our Tiger Muay Thai Grill (large western & Thai menu)
-free training at our facility by the top trainers in their field (Muay Thai, BJJ, Boxing, Bootcamp, Yoga, MMA, Krabi Krabong etc)
-weekly laundry service up to 12 kgs per month
-small monthly stipend to help cover social activities
-a 40 hour workweek of varied (but fair) hours
-an excellent reference letter detailing your experience and skills upon completion

To Apply:  If you are able to provide us with a minimum commitment of three months, please email samples of your work to our Director of Communications, Natasha Horrelt, at natasha[at]tigermuaythai.com While samples do not have to be published works, they do need to exhibit the best you have to offer. Tell us exactly why YOU are the best person for this opportunity. Applicants supplying their own equipment will have an advantage.