Psychology Today has an excellent opportunity for a few smart and talented editorial interns at our office in New York. We are a small staff, so you’ll be a key member of the team. Interns pitch story ideas and write short articles for the magazine and the staff blog. They typically receive two or three bylines per issue. Other duties include working closely with editors on story research and special projects, proofing print and online copy, helping to manage content on our website and blog network, and occasional transcription and light clerical work.
Journalism experience and an interest in human behavior required. Background in psychology and/or experience writing science stories not mandatory, but a major plus. Must be able to juggle several tasks at once and work autonomously.
Position runs January through May, 15-40 hours a week. Includes small daily stipend and reimbursement for commuting costs.
Backstage, the leading entertainment magazine for performing artists, is seeking editorial interns to work out of our New York office this spring.
Intern responsibilities include writing stories for Backstage.com, providing coverage of local events, and supporting the editorial staff in various capacities.
Interns should have a strong interest in writing and journalism, and previous editorial internships are a plus. Strong organizational skills and the ability to write on deadline are a must. An interest and knowledge of the arts is recommended.
Latina magazine is looking for a smart, enthusiastic intern for the spring semester. Our spring intern will work closely with the magazine's editors by assisting with research, researching story ideas, reaching out to readers, fact-checking, transcribing interviews, attending editorial meetings and other editorial tasks. Our ideal candidate will have a passion for Latina culture and a love of magazines. The internship is for school credit only.
Stereogum is seeking NYC-based Editorial Interns for Spring 2012 semester.
The Stereogum Editorial Internship is an exclusive program that accepts a small number of applicants each semester. The program is open to students currently enrolled in journalism and/or creative writing programs.
The internship offered here is multifaceted. The right applicant will be involved with all aspects of the site's editorial and production process, which includes (but is not limited to): assisting writers and editors with research, transcription, and reporting; assembling posts in the site's admin; curating photo galleries; setting up video and audio streams; vetting new artists for coverage; assisting in curation and assembly of live events; and of course writing for Stereogum.
The right applicant will be highly ambitious and deeply plugged into new music, with goals to work in music journalism and/or the field of music. He or she should be a skilled writer with some web background as well as social media savvy.
Stereogum Editorial Interns are expected to work two (2) full days per week; schedules are flexible, however, and will be based on both parties’ needs and availability. Editorial Interns should have access to a laptop and smartphone; additionally, it wouldn’t hurt to own a digital camera and digital audio recorder.
Specific tasks include:
-Writing daily posts for LightBox
-Assisting photo editors in writing photo captions or proofreading existing captions
-Schedule weekly LightBox meetings and follow up with editors on their responsibilities as necessary
-Fact check and do basic grammar editing on pieces from contributing writers
-Candidates should be available to work Monday-Friday
The Active Times.com is a new, fast-growing website dedicated to all things related to the active, outdoor life, including destinations, gear, interviews and much, much more-and we’re looking for a winter/spring editorial intern to assist us from January-May.
Responsibilities include mining the active sports community for the latest news on the sports, adventures, locales, health and fitness, people and gear that encapsulate the active lifestyle; assisting with pitching, researching and writing active lifestyles news items; helping to increase brand awareness across social media platforms; copy editing and fact checking; photo researching and editing; and just generally assisting editors as needed. Prior editorial experience (internships, student-run publications, etc.), copyediting skills, familiarity with photoshop and knowledge of digital media a plus but not required.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fun, fast-paced, team-oriented environment and has top-notch writing chops. Knowledge of, and participation in, active sports is a distinct advantage. We want people who live and breathe the active life and, by extension, are members of the audience they’re speaking to.
Applicants must receive college credit, and the position is a minimum of 2 days a week, unpaid.
On our team, we guarantee adventure!
Timing:
The internship with run from mid-January to end of May, 2013 (4.5 months).
Description:
Interns are responsible for fact-checking stories, researching specials and graphics, and producing content for Time.com. There are also opportunities to report and write short pieces for the magazine, as well as regular blog posts for our Web site.
Compensation:
Interns are paid a stipend of 8000 HKD, or roughly $1000 USD, per month. We do not cover travel or living expenses.
Requirements:
1. Internship experience at other major English news organizations and/or bylined clips from major English news publications
2. Demonstrated interest in Asia and fluency in an Asian language is an advantage.
China Economic Review, a monthly magazine, is looking for Summer interns in its Shanghai office.
Responsibilities:
-Writing daily news briefs.
-Pitching stories and possibly writing for China Economic Review and related SinoMedia publications.
-Miscellaneous research, fact-checking, photo-finding, transcribing and editing tasks.
-Interns may optionally be involved in social media, infographics and podcasts and should specify those interests in their application.
We offer training seminars on topics including story pitching, fact-checking, photo selection, AP style and research throughout the program.
This is a unique opportunity for those interested in business journalism and China. As a publication that heavily involved in news analysis, we seek to leave interns with a better ability to think critically about the news. CER staffers have gone on to work at publications including Dow Jones, Reuters and the Financial Times.
Ideal candidates will be self-starters able to work independently with a strong writing ability and interest in news, economics and finance. Experience writing for college media or past editorial internships preferred but not required. Both full-time and part-time opportunities available with a minimum duration of three months. Stipends may be available for full-time positions based on the strength of the candidate. Interns would start in June with some flexibility for the right candidates.
Us Weekly’s special issue/”bookazine” team is looking for an unpaid spring editorial intern. We are flexible with scheduling but require 20 hours of work per week. College credit and a love for all things pop culture (from movie franchises to the royal family) are a MUST. No exceptions. Duties include:
· Distributing relevant morning news from major outlets, Google Alerts, plus related fansites and Twitterfeeds
· Efficiently and thoroughly transcribing interviews
· Compiling detailed research files via YouTube clips, radio interviews, magazine scans and archives, Twitter, etc.
· Using LexisNexis, Studio Systems, Celebrity Service, Critical Mention, imDB Pro and Who Represents as resources for fact-checking and organizing publicist contact info
· Helping our photo team with preliminary research and administrative work
· Occasionally assisting the weekly magazine with any extra editorial needs
WealthManagement.com and REP. magazine, a 36-year-old financial publication that covers the retail wealth management industry, is seeking graduate and undergraduate journalism students.
Requirements:
-Applicants must have a willingness to learn, initiative, with an eye on attention to detail and an ability to generate story ideas.
Responsibilities:
-Write effective copy, excelling in correct spelling, punctuation, style and grammar.
-Assist in reporting and writing stories, and other special projects as needed.
We are a friendly, creative, close-knit group working in a deadline-driven environment. This is a for college credit position. Knowledge and or interest in the financial industry is a plus.
To apply, please send resume, cover letter, and writing samples to Editor-in-Chief David Geracioti at david.geracioti@penton.com and Web Producer Chaz Howard at chaz.howard@penton.com with the subject line “Editorial Intern.”