Posted On: January 13, 2012

Journalism Internship

Media Organization: mediabistro.com

Company Description

mediabistro.com's growing editorial department seeks ambitious interns to assist its news and features team in our New York City office. Intern will regularly assist department with copy editing, proofreading, article production, and story research. Intern will learn about the world of digital journalism by gaining practice with HTML, blogging, social media, and viral marketing and will also have the opportunity to cover media events for our blogs.

Job Description

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about having the opportunity to gain experience in writing, copy editing, and reporting according to AP style. He or she should also be familiar with mediabistro.com’s content and have a passion for all things media. Familiarity with HTML and blogging platforms is preferred. Availability to work flexible hours for event coverage as needed is a plus.

To Apply

Send a cover letter and resume as Word documents or PDFs and include the following:
1. Your proposed start date
2. Days and hours of availability during the internship
3. Number of academic credits you will receive for the internship

No phone calls. You MUST receive academic credit and be able to work in our New York City office. Please confirm that you meet all of these criteria in your cover letter.