Online media internship at NationalJournal.com in DC
August 10, 2008
National Journal Group, Washington’s leading online and print publisher of news and information on politics and policy, seeks ambitious, entrepreneurial individuals to join its ranks. NationalJournal.com is depended on by the people running the country for the most insightful political analysis and latest news from the Hill.
NationalJournal.com is currently accepting resumes for our fall interns to start ASAP. Interns will contribute to National Journal’s Earlybird, a daily news summary read regularly by Washington insiders, as well as create multimedia projects that complement our reporting. Prospective interns should be current students looking to earn course credit.
Interested candidates should have an interest in politics. Experience with audio and/or video editing, familiarity with Soundslides, and experience using a content management system to update blogs and related content are pluses.
All candidates must have:
- Basic HTML skills
- Ongoing education in journalism
- Willingness to start workday as early as 6 a.m.
- Knowledge of AP style
To apply, please e-mail cover letter, resume and related links or clips to: lgrindley@nationaljournal.com. Insert the phrase “Online Intern” in the subject line.
National Journal Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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Editorial Intern, University of Maryland Medical Center Web site
July 23, 2008
The University of Maryland Medical Center is seeking a nonpaid editorial intern to work 10-20 hours a week on its award-winning Web site (www.umm.edu). Our site gets more traffic (75,000 visitors a day or 2.25 million a month) than any other hospital or medical center Web site in the country. Job responsibilities include writing and editing Web site content, and other duties as directed by the Web site editor.
The ideal candidate is a communications major who has several years of writing/editing experience. Web site content development is a plus.
To apply, please e-mail clindsley@umm.edu or fax (410-328-3450) a cover letter, resume and two writing samples to Web site editor Chris Lindsley. Questions? Call Chris at 410-328-7578.
A new networking opportunity for students interested in magazine editing careers
May 8, 2008
Jess Blumberg, the associate editor at Baltimore magazine, is organizing Ed2010 networking events in Baltimore. Begun in New York City, Ed2010 is a group of magazine editors and editor-wannabes that hosts networking events, panel discussions and generally offers help to those in the magazine industry. Currently, there are 20 chapters around the country, and Blumberg just started a chapter in Baltimore.
Any student interested in a magazine editing career is welcome to attend the events, which will occur every 2-3 months at a bar or restaurant in town. The purpose will be to get to know others in the local magazine community and let aspiring editors get a chance to network. Anyone interested in being involved should email Jess Blumberg at baltimore@ed2010.com.
Press Intern, The National Journalism Center
April 21, 2008
The National Journalism Center (NJC) is now accepting intern applicants for its Fall 2008 internship session. The NJC has provided free 12-week internships with Washington-area media outlets for 30 years. Aside from apprenticing with established Washington journalists, these internships include weekly seminars with speakers, many of whom are NJC alumni, supervision and instruction by the Academic Director. There is also a $1,000 per month scholarship available for accepted applicants.
Work Schedule: M-F 9-5; Hours per week: 40
Wage: $1000/month for 12 weeks
Timeline: 08-25-08 - 11-14-08
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Stephen V. Bird or Lauren Smith at
202-628-1490.
Session
Fall 2008: August 25-November 14, 2008
Deadline: July 1, 2008
Qualifications: Applicants must have strong written and interpersonal skills.Application Instructions*: To apply: Please submit online application:http://njc.yaf.org. After submitting application, please e-mail cover letter,resume, and two writing samples (news clips preferred) to lsmith@yaf.org.Company: National Journalism CenterContact: Lauren Smith
Phone: 202-628-1490
Email: lsmith@yaf.org
Fax: 202-628-1491
Internship opportunities at WMAR ABC2.com
April 15, 2008
WMAR in Baltimore is seeking New Media interns this summer to work under the close supervision of the WebDepartment.
Job Description:
1. Organize, write, and update web content as assigned.
2. Post written, or Associated Press articles to the web.
3. Post Video articles using basic computer editing programs.
4. Learn the Value of Social Networking, and Web Traffic Trends
5. May be asked to shoot interviews with Mini-DV Field Camera
6. Basic HTML a plus
7. PhotoShop
8. May be asked to work nights & weekends
9. Learn Digital Media news gathering techniques
10. Exceptional Interns may be asked to produce our daily Netcast, and
have the opportunity for on camera reporting (for personal
use only)
More details and application are here.
