Al Día is accepting applications for our paid summer 2010 internship. We’re looking for bilingual journalists with some writing experience.
You can contact me at (469) 977-3603
Thanks,
Alfredo Carbajal
Managing Editor
Al Día
acarbajal@alditx.com
Friday, October 9, 2009
ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION SUMMER 2010 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION SUMMER 2010 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is offering paid 10-week internships for the summer of 2010. We’re looking for college students who are interested in pursuing a career as a reporter, photographer, copy editor, multimedia producer, database specialist or interactive graphic artist. Our interns are treated as full-time professional journalists and every attempt is made to place interns in departments that match their areas of interest or specialization. Qualifications: Open to full-time juniors, seniors or graduate students. We also accept applications from people who have graduated within six months of the start of the internship. Previous professional daily deadline experience preferred. Must have worked on the campus newspaper or other publications. To apply, send: • A short note explaining why you want to be a journalist and how an internship at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will help you pursue your goal. And note specific internship you’re interested in: reporting, copy editing, photography, flash interactive graphics, database work
• Links or copies of your best work (no more than 5). • Résumé and references. Send applications, postmarked by November 1, 2009, to: Barbara Senftleber, Intern Coordinator, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 72 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303. Email: bsenftleber@ajc.com. APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOV. 1, 2009.
• Links or copies of your best work (no more than 5). • Résumé and references. Send applications, postmarked by November 1, 2009, to: Barbara Senftleber, Intern Coordinator, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 72 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303. Email: bsenftleber@ajc.com. APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOV. 1, 2009.
ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SPORTS MEDIA (AWSM) INTERNSHIP/SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SPORTS MEDIA (AWSM) INTERNSHIP/SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM – Since 1990, AWSM has placed about 100 female college students interested in sports media careers in paid internships with employers such as Sports Illustrated, ESPN, USA Track & Field and some of the country’s most respected daily newspapers. All interns receive a $1,000 scholarship from AWSM in addition to whatever pay the internship provides. Copy editing interns receive an additional $1,000 scholarship from the Associated Press Sports Editors. All interns also receive $300 toward travel expenses to the annual AWSM convention, waived convention registration fees and free lodging at the host hotel. Former AWSM interns now work at top media organizations such as The Associated Press, The Boston Globe, The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, The Washington Post and ESPN. Here is the information that you will need to apply: 1. An essay of 750 words or less describing your most memorable experience in sports or sports media that can be typed or copy-and-pasted into the online application form. 2. A pdf of a one-page résumé highlighting your journalism experience. 3. Three references with contact information. 4. A pdf of one letter of recommendation from a professor, advisor, editor, producer or other supervisor who is familiar with your work. 5. A maximum of five samples of your work: clips, editing examples, headlines, layout, press releases, video or audio tapes. Limit recordings to 10 minutes or less. Accepted file formats are pdf, gif, jpeg, jpg, mp3, mpg, mpeg, mov, wmv and swf. 6. A $20 application fee paid via PayPal. The fee is $10 for AWSM members. Non-members can join AWSM for just $15 in addition to the $20 application fee. Membership includes benefits such as access to our online job bank and membership directory, the ability to post in our online resume bank and a subscription to our quarterly newsletter. Only complete entries will be considered. For more information, and to apply online, please visit: http://www.awsmonline.org/internscholar_app.html. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 3 P.M. EASTERN TIME ON OCTOBER 31, 2009.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Internship with Tom Joyner Morning Show
Internship (non paid) for student with strong writing/communication skills. Intern would work directly with Maiya Hollie, manager of public relations, and Marty Raab,SVP of Marketing/Communications for REACH Media, the parent company for the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show, which is aired in 115 markets and reaches nearly 8 million listeners. It’s the nation’s No. 1 syndicated morning urban radio show in the country. The company also runs BlackAmericaWeb.com, a website with more than 1 million registered users and 5mm monthly pageviews. The company also produces several events, including “Take a Loved to the Doctor Day”, the Tom Joyner Family Reunion and works with Joyner’s Foundation on the Fantastic Voyage, a seven-day, six night cruise featuring top name R&B performers and comedians on board a fully chartered cruise ship. Contact Maiya Hollie, maiya.hollie@reachmediainc.com, 972.371.5851.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Sallie Mae Fund
The Sallie Mae Fund sponsors several scholarship programs and supports hundreds of college scholarships. All of our programs are based on financial need, as The Fund seeks to bridge the dollar gap when no one else can. With an estimated $3 billion in private scholarships awarded nationally each year, The Fund aims to send the message that money is available to those who make the effort to apply. Since 2001, The Sallie Mae Fund has awarded more than $14.3 million in scholarships to more than 5,700 students.
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/index.html
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/index.html
LULAC Scholarship
LULAC National Scholarship Fund
A scholarship program cosponsored by some 70 LULAC Councils who raise scholarship funds at the grass roots level which are matched nationally by sponsoring corporations. The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), has considered education its number one priority since it was established in 1929. As part of LULAC’s education efforts, the LULAC National Scholarship Fund (LNSF) was established in 1975 to provide scholarships to Hispanic students attending colleges and universities. Under the LNSF program, local LULAC Councils, in partnership with local and national businesses, award scholarships to students in their communities. LNSF is administered by the LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc., a non-profit educational organization established by LULAC to provide educational programs for Hispanics and other youth.
For more information about the LNSF, please visit the LULAC National Education Service Center page at: http://www.lnesc.org.
For more information about the Federal Student Aid Program, please visit the following pages:
www.fafsa.ed.gov
www.ed.gov/studentaid
A scholarship program cosponsored by some 70 LULAC Councils who raise scholarship funds at the grass roots level which are matched nationally by sponsoring corporations. The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), has considered education its number one priority since it was established in 1929. As part of LULAC’s education efforts, the LULAC National Scholarship Fund (LNSF) was established in 1975 to provide scholarships to Hispanic students attending colleges and universities. Under the LNSF program, local LULAC Councils, in partnership with local and national businesses, award scholarships to students in their communities. LNSF is administered by the LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc., a non-profit educational organization established by LULAC to provide educational programs for Hispanics and other youth.
For more information about the LNSF, please visit the LULAC National Education Service Center page at: http://www.lnesc.org.
For more information about the Federal Student Aid Program, please visit the following pages:
www.fafsa.ed.gov
www.ed.gov/studentaid
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
* Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)
* Be a U.S. citizen OR legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
* Be pursuing or plan to pursue your first undergraduate or graduate degree
* Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
* Plan to enroll full-time as an undergraduate or graduate student in a degree seeking program at a U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam in the upcoming academic year.
Star Additional restrictions or requirements may apply to specific HSF administered scholarship programs. Please check carefully the program guidelines for each scholarship to which you plan to apply.
About Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation's preeminent organization supporting Hispanic higher education. Founded in 1975 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, HSF's vision is to strengthen the country by advancing college education among Hispanic Americans. In support of its mission to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees, HSF provides the Latino community more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country. During the 2006-2007 academic year, HSF awarded nearly 4,200 scholarships exceeding $26.5 million. In its 32-year history, HSF has awarded more than 82,000 scholarships worth more than $221 million to Latinos from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands attending nearly 2,000 colleges and universities.
* Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)
* Be a U.S. citizen OR legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
* Be pursuing or plan to pursue your first undergraduate or graduate degree
* Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
* Plan to enroll full-time as an undergraduate or graduate student in a degree seeking program at a U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam in the upcoming academic year.
Star Additional restrictions or requirements may apply to specific HSF administered scholarship programs. Please check carefully the program guidelines for each scholarship to which you plan to apply.
About Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation's preeminent organization supporting Hispanic higher education. Founded in 1975 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, HSF's vision is to strengthen the country by advancing college education among Hispanic Americans. In support of its mission to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees, HSF provides the Latino community more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country. During the 2006-2007 academic year, HSF awarded nearly 4,200 scholarships exceeding $26.5 million. In its 32-year history, HSF has awarded more than 82,000 scholarships worth more than $221 million to Latinos from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands attending nearly 2,000 colleges and universities.
NAHJ Scholarships: Undergradute and Graduate
About the NAHJ Rubén Salazar Scholarship Fund
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) offers several scholarships through our Rubén Salazar Scholarship Fund program. These scholarships are designed to encourage and assist Latino students pursue careers in journalism. Hispanics remain woefully underrepresented in mainstream U.S. newsrooms. NAHJ offers scholarships to college undergraduates and graduate students pursuing careers as print, photo, broadcast or online journalism. You must plan to attend a college or a university as a full-time student for the entire academic year in order to be eligible for an NAHJ scholarship.
For the application and deadline visit the NAHJ Scholarship page.
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) offers several scholarships through our Rubén Salazar Scholarship Fund program. These scholarships are designed to encourage and assist Latino students pursue careers in journalism. Hispanics remain woefully underrepresented in mainstream U.S. newsrooms. NAHJ offers scholarships to college undergraduates and graduate students pursuing careers as print, photo, broadcast or online journalism. You must plan to attend a college or a university as a full-time student for the entire academic year in order to be eligible for an NAHJ scholarship.
For the application and deadline visit the NAHJ Scholarship page.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Chronicle of Higher Education Internships Spring/Summer/Fall
The paper is currently seeking interns for the winter/spring 2010 session, which will begin in January. The internships are full-time in our Washington, D.C., office and will last till late May. In addition to a $500 weekly stipend, academic credit can often be arranged.
Three interns will be hired; we are looking for both undergraduates and recent graduates.
All of the interns will have the same primary responsibilities: reporting and writing daily news articles for The Chronicle's Web site (which usually appear subsequently in print), contributing brief features to the "Short Subjects" section, writing news articles for other sections of the newspaper, and doing research for special projects. There is very little grunt work. Interns who prove themselves as reporters and writers are often asked to write full-length features.
Requirements: Experience writing for publication, either at a student newspaper or a professional publication, is required. Candidates with previous internships and deadline-reporting experience are preferred. Applications must be received by 4 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2009. Applications that are late, e-mailed, or faxed will not be considered.
Applicants should send a cover letter; résumé with telephone, e-mail, and postal contact information; and a maximum of five varied and impressive clips to:
Beth McMurtrie
Internship Coordinator
The Chronicle of Higher Education
1255 23rd Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20037
Three interns will be hired; we are looking for both undergraduates and recent graduates.
All of the interns will have the same primary responsibilities: reporting and writing daily news articles for The Chronicle's Web site (which usually appear subsequently in print), contributing brief features to the "Short Subjects" section, writing news articles for other sections of the newspaper, and doing research for special projects. There is very little grunt work. Interns who prove themselves as reporters and writers are often asked to write full-length features.
Requirements: Experience writing for publication, either at a student newspaper or a professional publication, is required. Candidates with previous internships and deadline-reporting experience are preferred. Applications must be received by 4 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2009. Applications that are late, e-mailed, or faxed will not be considered.
Applicants should send a cover letter; résumé with telephone, e-mail, and postal contact information; and a maximum of five varied and impressive clips to:
Beth McMurtrie
Internship Coordinator
The Chronicle of Higher Education
1255 23rd Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20037
Broadcast Education Association Scholarship
Deadline: October 12, 2009
BEA is the professional development association for professors, industry professionals and students involved in teaching and research related to radio, television, and other electronic media. All other scholarships are awarded to juniors, seniors and graduate students at BEA Member institutions.
* Helen J. Sioussat/Fay Wells - two scholarships; $1,250 each
Study any area of broadcasting - Sponsored by the Broadcasters’ Foundation
* Harold E. Fellows - four scholarships; $2,250 each
Study any area of broadcasting - Sponsored by the National Association of Broadcasters
* Walter S. Patterson - two scholarships; $2,250 each
Study toward a career in radio - Sponsored by the National Association of Broadcasters
* Alexander M. Tanger - one scholarship; $5,000
Study any area of broadcasting - Sponsored by Alexander M. Tanger
* Two Year/Community College BEA Award – two scholarships; $1,500 each
For study at a BEA 2-year/community college, or at a BEA 4-year institution by a graduate of a BEA 2-year campus
* Abe Voron - one scholarship; $5,000
Study toward a career in radio - Sponsored by the Abe Voron Committee
* Vincent T. Wasilewski - one scholarship; $2,500
Graduate students only. Study any area of broadcasting. Sponsored by Patrick Communications, LLC
* Vision Award - one scholarship; $1,500
Study any area of broadcasting - Sponsored by VCI Solutions
Scholarships will be awarded for full-time degree work FOR THE FULL ACADEMIC YEAR. One semester grants are NOT made. Visit www.beaweb.org to verify if your campus is a member or call 202.429.3935.
BEA is the professional development association for professors, industry professionals and students involved in teaching and research related to radio, television, and other electronic media. All other scholarships are awarded to juniors, seniors and graduate students at BEA Member institutions.
* Helen J. Sioussat/Fay Wells - two scholarships; $1,250 each
Study any area of broadcasting - Sponsored by the Broadcasters’ Foundation
* Harold E. Fellows - four scholarships; $2,250 each
Study any area of broadcasting - Sponsored by the National Association of Broadcasters
* Walter S. Patterson - two scholarships; $2,250 each
Study toward a career in radio - Sponsored by the National Association of Broadcasters
* Alexander M. Tanger - one scholarship; $5,000
Study any area of broadcasting - Sponsored by Alexander M. Tanger
* Two Year/Community College BEA Award – two scholarships; $1,500 each
For study at a BEA 2-year/community college, or at a BEA 4-year institution by a graduate of a BEA 2-year campus
* Abe Voron - one scholarship; $5,000
Study toward a career in radio - Sponsored by the Abe Voron Committee
* Vincent T. Wasilewski - one scholarship; $2,500
Graduate students only. Study any area of broadcasting. Sponsored by Patrick Communications, LLC
* Vision Award - one scholarship; $1,500
Study any area of broadcasting - Sponsored by VCI Solutions
Scholarships will be awarded for full-time degree work FOR THE FULL ACADEMIC YEAR. One semester grants are NOT made. Visit www.beaweb.org to verify if your campus is a member or call 202.429.3935.
Scripps Howard Internship
INTERN IN D.C. WITH FREE HOUSING
D.C. can be a tough place to intern, but with free housing and a stipend, how can you say no? The 2010 Scripps Howard Foundation Semester in Washington Program is accepting applications for spring and summer. Interns report for 10 or 14 weeks on a variety of D.C. news and politics. To apply, you must be an undergraduate - junior or senior - in the semester you would intern (some exceptions apply, see Web site). Students with superior multimedia skills will be given preference over those without such skills. The deadline to apply is Nov. 2. To learn more information and to apply, visit http://www.shfwire.com. Contact Jody Beck at 202-408-2748 or beckj@shns.com with questions.
D.C. can be a tough place to intern, but with free housing and a stipend, how can you say no? The 2010 Scripps Howard Foundation Semester in Washington Program is accepting applications for spring and summer. Interns report for 10 or 14 weeks on a variety of D.C. news and politics. To apply, you must be an undergraduate - junior or senior - in the semester you would intern (some exceptions apply, see Web site). Students with superior multimedia skills will be given preference over those without such skills. The deadline to apply is Nov. 2. To learn more information and to apply, visit http://www.shfwire.com. Contact Jody Beck at 202-408-2748 or beckj@shns.com with questions.
Communications Internship with UNITY
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Job Title: Communications Intern
Job Type: Internship
Salary: Small Stipend TBD
Closing Date: Open until filled
Term: 2009 Fall Semester/2010 Spring Semester
Position Description:
UNITY is seeking a motivated and dynamic intern with a working knowledge of the journalism industry for 10 – 20 hours per week internship based in its McLean, Virginia office. Successful applicants will be motivated, responsible and self-starters and interested in news media and diversity issues.
The duties for this opportunity include, but are not limited to:
• Updating Web site information, e-newsletters and news stories including but not limited to monitoring and organizing news on media diversity, blogs, podcasts, etc.
• Supporting contact management system for newsletter subscriptions and other communications portals.
• Researching topics that support the UNTY cause such as mass communications and diversity related policies, statistics, facts and information.
• Supporting UNITY advocacy campaigns.
• Maintaining pages on social networking sites, such as Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn and YouTube.
• Writing, editing and proofreading marketing and communications collateral materials.
Candidate must be a quick learner and someone who takes initiative. Candidate should also be resourceful, reliable, detail-oriented and eager to take on new challenges. UNITY is especially interested in applicants with a background in journalism, mass communications, public policy, public relations and/or marketing.
Required skill sets:
• Knowledge of AP Style with strong writing skills.
• Detail oriented and with excellent proofreading, copyediting and/or research skills.
• Strong multimedia and content management skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
Interested candidates should submit a resume, writing sample and cover letter to UNITY via email at admin@unityjournalists.org. A minimum commitment of 10 hours per week will be required. In addition to working with colleges to arrange academic credit, UNITY will offer a monthly stipend to the selected candidate.
Job Title: Communications Intern
Job Type: Internship
Salary: Small Stipend TBD
Closing Date: Open until filled
Term: 2009 Fall Semester/2010 Spring Semester
Position Description:
UNITY is seeking a motivated and dynamic intern with a working knowledge of the journalism industry for 10 – 20 hours per week internship based in its McLean, Virginia office. Successful applicants will be motivated, responsible and self-starters and interested in news media and diversity issues.
The duties for this opportunity include, but are not limited to:
• Updating Web site information, e-newsletters and news stories including but not limited to monitoring and organizing news on media diversity, blogs, podcasts, etc.
• Supporting contact management system for newsletter subscriptions and other communications portals.
• Researching topics that support the UNTY cause such as mass communications and diversity related policies, statistics, facts and information.
• Supporting UNITY advocacy campaigns.
• Maintaining pages on social networking sites, such as Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn and YouTube.
• Writing, editing and proofreading marketing and communications collateral materials.
Candidate must be a quick learner and someone who takes initiative. Candidate should also be resourceful, reliable, detail-oriented and eager to take on new challenges. UNITY is especially interested in applicants with a background in journalism, mass communications, public policy, public relations and/or marketing.
Required skill sets:
• Knowledge of AP Style with strong writing skills.
• Detail oriented and with excellent proofreading, copyediting and/or research skills.
• Strong multimedia and content management skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
Interested candidates should submit a resume, writing sample and cover letter to UNITY via email at admin@unityjournalists.org. A minimum commitment of 10 hours per week will be required. In addition to working with colleges to arrange academic credit, UNITY will offer a monthly stipend to the selected candidate.
Diverse Education Magazine Internship
DIVERSE (MAGAZINE): ISSUES IN HIGHER EDUCATION INTERNSHIP (FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA – WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA) - Diverse: Issues In Higher Education is looking for an energetic intern (undergraduate or graduate student) to work out of its Fairfax, Va., office. Working closely with the editors of the magazine, the intern will report regularly for the publication’s online daily news site (http://www.diverseeducation.com) and will file both feature-length and news pieces for the print edition. Please send résumé and 3 clips to: Toni Coleman; Cox, Matthews and Associates; 10520 Warwick Ave., Suite B-8, Fairfax, Va., 22030; E-mail: Editor@diverseeducation.com. Or fax to: (703) 385-1839. No phone calls, please.
Dow Jones Summer Internship
The Dow Jones Newspaper Fund offers annual summer internships in business reporting, news, multimedia and sports copy editing. DJNF will select up to 100 interns nationally from the most qualified college sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students. Each program provides free pre-internship seminars on college campuses and weekly salaries starting at $350 for at least 10 weeks. Interns who return to college full-time the following fall receive $1,000 scholarships. Click on the application links at left to begin the process. APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 2, 2009.
For more information and to access online Dow Jones Newspaper Fund internship applications, please visit:
https://www.newspaperfund.org/PageText/Prg_HomePages.aspx?Page_ID=Prg_CollegeIntern
For more information and to access online Dow Jones Newspaper Fund internship applications, please visit:
https://www.newspaperfund.org/PageText/Prg_HomePages.aspx?Page_ID=Prg_CollegeIntern
CBS News Internship
Internship Program
The CBS News Internship Program is an educational program designed for students interested in pursuing a career in Journalism, Broadcasting or Communication. Please read the following for more information.
Placement Possibilities:
Evening News 60 Minutes
48 Hours The Early Show
Weekend News Sunday Morning
Face the Nation Legal Unit
News Productions News Marketing
Radio News Newspath
Investigative Unit Broadcast Marketing
Duties:
Assignments vary day-to-day. Interns can expect to log tapes, coordinate script, research stories, conduct preliminary interviews, assist during shoots, select footage, perform light clerical duties and assist staff members.
Requirements:
Students who are currently attending an accredited college and have achieved junior or senior status are eligible. Students majoring in journalism, broadcasting or communications are preferred; other majors will be considered. Participants must have good computer skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities and knowledge of current events. A 3.0 GPA or above is recommended. Students must be able to meet the minimum time commitment.
Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship. Students are required to provide official documentation on school letterhead confirming that they will receive credit for the internship. This documentation must be on file prior to start date.
Deadlines:
Fall and spring applicants are accepted on a rolling basis. The summer program selects and assigns students on a first-come, first-served basis; summer applications will not be accepted after February 28 of each year.
Internship Locations:
• New York
• Washington DC
*Interns are responsible for housing & expenses.
Sessions:
• SPRING -January to May
• Students arrange start/end date
• SUMMER -June to August
• Full time over the course of ten weeks
• FALL - September to December
• Students arrange start/end date
Employment:
Interns are not guaranteed a job after participating in the program.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit an application, resume, letter of credit from your university and school transcript to:
Katie Curcio
Internship Coordinator, CBS News
524 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
cc5@cbsnews.com
(Fax) 212‐975‐6699
The CBS News Internship Program is an educational program designed for students interested in pursuing a career in Journalism, Broadcasting or Communication. Please read the following for more information.
Placement Possibilities:
Evening News 60 Minutes
48 Hours The Early Show
Weekend News Sunday Morning
Face the Nation Legal Unit
News Productions News Marketing
Radio News Newspath
Investigative Unit Broadcast Marketing
Duties:
Assignments vary day-to-day. Interns can expect to log tapes, coordinate script, research stories, conduct preliminary interviews, assist during shoots, select footage, perform light clerical duties and assist staff members.
Requirements:
Students who are currently attending an accredited college and have achieved junior or senior status are eligible. Students majoring in journalism, broadcasting or communications are preferred; other majors will be considered. Participants must have good computer skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities and knowledge of current events. A 3.0 GPA or above is recommended. Students must be able to meet the minimum time commitment.
Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship. Students are required to provide official documentation on school letterhead confirming that they will receive credit for the internship. This documentation must be on file prior to start date.
Deadlines:
Fall and spring applicants are accepted on a rolling basis. The summer program selects and assigns students on a first-come, first-served basis; summer applications will not be accepted after February 28 of each year.
Internship Locations:
• New York
• Washington DC
*Interns are responsible for housing & expenses.
Sessions:
• SPRING -January to May
• Students arrange start/end date
• SUMMER -June to August
• Full time over the course of ten weeks
• FALL - September to December
• Students arrange start/end date
Employment:
Interns are not guaranteed a job after participating in the program.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit an application, resume, letter of credit from your university and school transcript to:
Katie Curcio
Internship Coordinator, CBS News
524 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
cc5@cbsnews.com
(Fax) 212‐975‐6699
Sports Journalism Internships
SPORTS JOURNALISM INSTITUTE:
The 2010 Sports Journalism Institute is a nine-week training and internship program for college students interested in sports journalism careers. The Institute is designed to attract talented students to print journalism through opportunities in sports reporting and editing and enhance racial and gender diversity in sports departments of newspapers nationwide. The program will run from June 4 through Aug. 6, 2010.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MUST BE RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 7, 2009.
Link to more info and application form:
http://sportsjournalisminstitute.org/blog/application
ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SPORTS MEDIA (AWSM):
Association for Women in Sports Media's scholarship/internship application period is now open for college female sports journalists.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31, 2009.
IMPORTANT NOTE: NAHJ member Melissa Segura won this scholarship while at Santa Clara Univ. She got a paid internship at Sports Illustrated in New York City and did so well that she eventually became an SI staff writer and still is to this day! AWSM is a good organization.
Link to more info and application form:
http://www.awsmonline.org/internscholar_app.html
The 2010 Sports Journalism Institute is a nine-week training and internship program for college students interested in sports journalism careers. The Institute is designed to attract talented students to print journalism through opportunities in sports reporting and editing and enhance racial and gender diversity in sports departments of newspapers nationwide. The program will run from June 4 through Aug. 6, 2010.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MUST BE RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 7, 2009.
Link to more info and application form:
http://sportsjournalisminstitute.org/blog/application
ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SPORTS MEDIA (AWSM):
Association for Women in Sports Media's scholarship/internship application period is now open for college female sports journalists.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31, 2009.
IMPORTANT NOTE: NAHJ member Melissa Segura won this scholarship while at Santa Clara Univ. She got a paid internship at Sports Illustrated in New York City and did so well that she eventually became an SI staff writer and still is to this day! AWSM is a good organization.
Link to more info and application form:
http://www.awsmonline.org/internscholar_app.html
Associated Press Internship Program
ASSOCIATED PRESS SUMMER 2010 BROADCAST NEWS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (
ASSOCIATED PRESS SUMMER 2010 MULTIMEDIA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - The Multimedia Department of The Associated Press is offering a 12-week internship during summer 2010. The internship is open to full-time juniors, seniors and graduate students at American colleges and universities. In addition, applicants must have HTML and audio editing skills, and must be proficient in Flash and Photoshop.
The multimedia intern will work with a team that is producing multimedia features for hundreds of online customers, including Yahoo, AOL and NYTimes.com. The internship includes production of Flash-based presentations that are distributed to Web sites in the
ASSOCIATED PRESS SUMMER 2010 NEWS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - A highly selective, 12-week, individually tailored training program for students who are aspiring print, photo, graphics and multimedia journalists. The internship is open to full-time juniors, seniors (including fall 2009 graduates) and graduate students at
ASSOCIATED PRESS SUMMER 2010 ONLINE VIDEO INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (
Applicants attending
ASSOCIATED PRESS SUMMER 2010 PHOTOJOURNALISM INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - A highly selective, 12-week, individually tailored training program for students who are aspiring photojournalists or photo editors. The internship is open to full-time juniors, seniors (including fall 2009 graduates) and graduate students at American colleges and universities. We select a minimum of two students for photo internships. You work with a designated trainer to help you in your development. You get paid. And best of all, you get to cover stories that could be featured in media outlets around the state or around the globe. Start dates may be anytime between mid-May and mid-June, depending on your schedule. SUBMIT: A 300-word autobiographical essay on this topic: “The Associated Press seeks to recruit and retain a workforce that embodies a wide range of talents, experiences, achievements and journalistic skills. Please describe the qualities and accomplishments you would bring to the company.” • A resume and cover letter (please include your projected graduation date) • A portfolio of your work. Submissions should be a collection of jpeg images with captions on a CD. You should forego programs that include music or special transitions. A link to a website may be offered as a substitute for a CD. • Two letters of reference, at least one from a professor or faculty adviser on school letterhead • An interview with an AP chief of bureau • A completed employment application. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Contact your nearest AP bureau and say you want to apply for the Photo Internship Program. To find an AP bureau near you, please visit: http://www.ap.org/pages/contact/contact.html. Applicants attending
http://www.ap.org/apjobs/internship.html
Chipps Quin Journalism Internship
Application Process (Due Oct. 15)
Scholars are accepted into the program by nomination from journalism faculty and campus media advisers, editors of newspapers or leaders of minority journalism associations. Students also may apply directly to the program, with letters of endorsement from editors or educators. College juniors, seniors or graduates with journalism majors or career goals in newspapers are eligible.
Nominees must complete an application and submit
- resume
- transcripts (unofficial)
- work samples
- two letters of recommendation
- a color headshot photo
- an essay (of no more than two type-written pages) stating why they want to be a journalist
to: Karen Catone, Director
Chips Quinn Scholars Program
Freedom Forum
(202) 292-6271
All nominees must have a valid driver's license and a car with insurance during their internship.
Program timetable
Spring program
Nomination deadline is Oct. 15 (postmarked). Orientation will be in mid-January, followed by a 10- to 12-week paid internship. Attendance at orientation is mandatory.
Summer program
Nomination deadline is Oct. 15 (postmarked). Placement notifications begin as early as mid-December and continue through the end of April. Orientation will be in mid-May, followed by a 10- to 12-week paid internship.
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