Journalism

Reporter job @ newspaper near Detroit

2012-02-15T17:50:00.000-05:00

The Ferndale Review, an online newspaper that will soon publish a weekly print edition, is seeking a reporter to cover community news.

This a full-time position, which involves attending city council and school board meetings, big events, grand openings, and the like. Digital photography skills and equipment a definite plus. Paper publishes once per week on Wednesdays out of our Hamtramck office. Tuesday is therefore deadline day. You would answer to our chief editor, but eventually have some input into what gets covered and how, particularly once you get to know the major players in town.

Send clips and writing samples to: cs [at] thehamtramckreview.com, or drop off in person (or send by snail mail) to: The Review, 3020 Caniff St., Hamtramck MI 48212. Check out the web version at www.ferndalereview.com.

Paid summer journalism internship @ AARP Magazine in DC

2012-02-15T12:01:00.002-05:00

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

2012-02-15T10:01:00.001-05:00

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

Spring journalism internships @ New York City weekly newspaper

2012-02-14T16:30:00.000-05:00

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 6-month sports journalism internship with Denver Broncos

2012-02-14T15:15:00.000-05:00

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

Entry-level reporter job opening @ Jersey Shore newspaper

2012-02-14T14:01:00.000-05:00

Star News Group, publisher of weekly newspapers in Manasquan and Point Pleasant Beach, is seeking a full time beat reporter.

Successful candidate must have a journalism or related degree. Experience is helpful, but recent college graduates who have studied journalism, English or a related subject area will be considered.

Duties include covering police, school and municipal news, as well as features. Work week also requires covering night municipal meetings and one weekend day every eight weeks. Competitive salary, Simple IRA, vacation, benefits.

Fax resume to 732-223-8212, or e-mail editor[at]thecoaststar.com. No phone calls will be accepted regarding this position.

Paid summer journalism internships worldwide @ Associated Press

2012-02-14T13:00:00.000-05:00

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 fall journalism internship program in Washington, D.C.

2012-02-14T11:49:00.000-05:00

College students can apply for a 14-week long, full-time, paid political journalism internship in Washington, D.C. International students are also eligible to apply.

The Scripps Howard Foundation Semester in Washington Program runs from Sept. 10 to Dec. 14. This internship comes with free housing in furnished apartments in Northwest Washington and a stipend of $2,520.

Undergraduate students, juniors and seniors, will spend a 14-week semester covering politics and other news and feature stories in the nation’s capital for the Scripps Howard Foundation Wire. Interns may also report for hometown news organizations or other news outlets. This is a full-time internship located in downtown Washington.

Application deadline is March 15. For more information and to apply, go to http://shfwire.com/node/5464.

In addition, the program offers two other special opportunities:

One international student will be part of the fall program. International students must apply by May 14 through the International Center for Journalists: http://www.icfj.org/our-work/scripps-howard-semester-washington-internship-program

The Scripps Howard Foundation sponsors an intern who reports for the Hispanic Link News Service in Washington. The internship comes with free housing in a furnished apartment and a stipend of $2,520. Ny May 14, send a resume and clips to: Charlie Ericksen, Hispanic Link News Service, 1420 N St. NW, Washington, DC 20005.

All-expenses paid social media conference for young journalists from EU and Mideast

2012-02-13T18:53:00.001-05:00

Scholarships are available for young journalists and photojournalists from Europe and the Middle East to attend a social media conference in Alexandria, Egypt. All costs related to the event will be covered, including travel, accommodation and meals.

The 10-day conference, titled “Social media in a changing world," is sponsored by the Euro-Mediterranean Academy for Young Journalists (EMAJ) and features sessions and expert lectures in new media, journalism and intercultural dialogue.

Applicants must be citizens of the European Union, Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Mauritania, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia or Turkey. They must be between ages 18-35 with at least two years' experience at print, radio, TV or online outlets. And they must have solid English language skills.

Deadline to apply is February 22. For more information, click here.

Journalism internship @ Yemen Times in Middle East

2012-02-13T17:52:00.001-05:00

Yemen Times, Yemen's first and most widely-read independent English-language newspaper, is offering 7-month long editorial internships.

Interns will proof read, editing and write features/news.

Applicants must be fluent in English. Arabic knowledge is an advantage but not a condition and prior experience living in Yemen is favorable.

The internship provides accommodation and a residency permit but interns must cover their own travel and living expenses. Internships begin in April.

Interested candidates must send their resumes with cover letters to yteditor[at]gmail.com.

Paid journalism internships @ food magazine in Los Angeles

2012-02-12T14:38:00.001-05:00

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.

9-week fellowship for young European journalists

2012-02-12T13:26:00.000-05:00

A 9-week journalism fellowship is available for 12 young journalists from select EU countries.

The fellowship, sponsored by Fondation EurActiv PoliTech and the Robert Bosch Stiftung, is designed to help early career journalists gain experience of European Union policies and online media. One week’s intensive seminar in Berlin will be followed by a six to eight-week internship in Brussels.

A dozen young journalists will be selected. Eight of those should come from Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain or the United Kingdom, and the other four should come from Germany and/or Austria (two from regional and two from national media). All will participate in a five-day intensive seminar in Berlin.

Applicants must have a minimum of two and no more than five years of journalism experience; be employed outside Brussels with professional press card (students, freelancers & former journalists need not apply); and possess good oral and written English, knowledge of a second EU language.

By February 15, 2012, email the following documents to selection@euractiv.com stating ‘RBS - EU Journalism Fellowship’ in the subject line: 1) CV and motivation letter in English; 2) Letter of reference from management of ‘sending’ media, (e.g. from the editor); 3) Three published articles showing excellent writing in mother tongue, including one with EU relevance. For more info, click here.

Journalism internship @ Seattle Business magazine

2012-02-10T15:04:00.000-05:00

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.

6-month paid photojournalism internship @ Tampa Bay Times

2012-02-10T13:04:00.000-05:00

Tampa Bay Times, a 340,000-circulation daily newspaper formerly known as the St. Petersburg Times, is offering a 6-month paid photojournalism internship. Hurry, the deadline to apply is February 15 (postmarked).

Applicants should be graduated college seniors or undergraduates who are able to take 6 months away from classes. Minimum requirement is at least one professional shooting internship with a newspaper, magazine or other visual media outlet.

For more info and to apply, click here. Questions? Call Bruce Moyer, 727-893-8215 or bmoyer@tampabay.com.

Free online mentor program for aspiring photojournalists

2012-02-09T16:14:00.000-05:00

Aspiring photojournalists worldwide can apply for a free online apprenticeship.

"E-pprentice," offered by the Lucie Foundation, matches working professional photographers with students and talented amateurs. The six-month program features a web-based exchange guided by a suggested curriculum, using instant messaging and video chat program for critiques and discussions.

Deadline to apply is March 20. For more information and to apply, click here.

BBC accepting applications for broadcast journalism apprenticeship program

2012-02-09T15:12:00.002-05:00

The BBC, a British public service broadcaster that is the largest broadcaster in the world, is accepting applications for its 2012 apprenticeship program.

An apprentice is someone who is there to learn as well as to work. As such, applicants don't need a lot of experience or qualifications. However, applicants must have the right to work in the U.K.

You will study at Westminster Kingsway College and receive skills training at the BBC in West London. You’ll work with teams making TV programs and websites for the BBC and Independent production companies. Your duties could range from providing general admin support to a production team, to booking equipment, arranging meetings, helping on shoots and maybe doing basic research. We will give you training and support to achieve your goals – and you’ll gain a qualification at the end of it, as well as hands on experience in television and online.

You will be paid an apprenticeship wage of £11,000 a year. Positions are available in Glasgow and London.

Deadline to apply is February 21. Click here for more info and to apply.

Global journalism fellowship in Toronto for young journalists

2012-02-09T14:01:00.000-05:00

Young journalists who aspire to be foreign correspondent can apply for an 8 month fellowship from the University of Toronto. Hurry, the deadline is February 13, 2012.

U of T's Munk School of Global Affairs is offering 10 fellowships to journalists expert knowledge of complex topics. Fellows will be mentored by a professional journalist while freelancing to major media and attend journalism courses and lectures. Fellows graduate with a certificate in global journalism.

Qualifications include a graduate degree, professional degree or equivalent work experience in a specialized field - business, economics, health, technology, science and more - and English fluency. Professional journalism experience is not a requirement.

Applicants must submit a resume, transcripts, two story proposals, work samples, a personal essay, video statement and three recommendation letters.

For more information, click here.

Entry-level journalism job @ OC Weekly in California

2012-02-08T17:08:00.000-05:00

OC Weekly, a 70,000-circulation alternative newsweekly covering Orange County, Calif., has an immediate opening for a part-time editorial assistant.

This entry-level position is perfect for an organized self-starter who derives satisfaction from handling multiple tasks and working independently on long-term projects. Ideal candidates will have a college degree; excellent organizational and communication skills; computer, grammar and math proficiency; and database experience.

A background in journalism is preferred. Send a resume, cover letter and list of references to: oc-edit-asst[at]villagevoicemedia.com.

Paid summer journalism internship @ The Washingtonian magazine

2012-02-08T09:29:00.000-05:00

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.

Entry-level reporter job opening @ Seattle Times

2012-02-07T20:10:00.001-05:00

The Seattle Times, a daily 240,000-circulation newspaper, has an opening for a three-year reporting residency designed for beginning journalists with some professional experience.

The program gives journalists a range of newsroom experiences, plus on-the-job training and development. We're looking for someone who's shown an ability to find and break news, write engaging feature and enterprise stories, and shown a passion for watchdog journalism. Strong digital and multimedia skills are a plus. Residents will receive a development plan and regular feedback, and be assigned a mentor.

Applicants must have graduated by the time the residency begins. Applicants must have had some successful internships at news organizations and/or a year or two professional experience at daily newspapers or other media organizations. Applicants must have a car.

Click here to apply online.

Paid summer journalism internship @ MSNBC in Seattle

2012-02-07T19:10:00.001-05:00

MSNBC’s Breaking News is offering a paid internship for summer 2012: An opportunity to work at a fast-paced media startup in Seattle with a team of editors who have national and international journalism experience.

We’re looking for an editorial intern who, after working closely with editors, can drive our real-time platform at breakingnews.com and distribute content across our various social media accounts.

An intern will learn real-time editing techniques and best practices and also gain experience executing a developing social media strategy. He or she will walk away with relevant journalism experience and competitive skills, which are instantly valuable in this quickly-changing industry.

We’d like a student who is comfortable working in the social space, can write a crisp and accurate headline, and can recognize significant national and international news.

Click here to apply online.

Paid full-time fashion journalism internship in NYC

2012-02-07T14:23:00.001-05:00

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

2012-02-07T13:15:00.001-05:00

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

2012-02-07T12:12:00.000-05:00

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.

MLB.com hiring sports journalists

2012-02-06T20:19:00.000-05:00

MLB.com, the website of Major League Baseball, is looking to fill Editorial Producer positions. These are part-time positions. Shifts are nights and weekends, up to 32 hours per week.

Editorial producers are responsible for all content production surrounding one baseball game per shift. Responsibilities include editing and posting all content, about 8-10 stories per shift and posting additional multimedia pieces. Write headlines, captions, blurbs. Select and crop photos. Update and maintain two team sites consistently throughout course of game. Monitor game and communicate with reporters about storylines. Communicate with regional and national editors throughout process.

Qualifications:
• Strong copy-editing skills. Prior experience at a newspaper or website is required.
• Knowledge of basic HTML and web publishing.
• Experience with content management systems a plus.Thorough knowledge of baseball. You will be quizzed.
• Basic knowledge of Photoshop.
• Candidates must be based in the NY metropolitan area.

If interested and qualified, please apply online at www.mlb.com/careers.