Colorlines.com offers a unique opportunity for hands-on experience with both old fashioned news gathering and a now-essential new media publishing environment. As a lean, ambitious news team, Colorlines cannot afford to have interns dedicated to support work alone; our interns must be reporters, bloggers and multimedia producers! The journalism intern will:

• Report to News Editor and work out of our New York City office.
• Monitor general assignment stories as assigned by editors, keeping the editorial team informed about developments in those stories and pitching new coverage as required.
• Produce three to five blog posts daily, as assigned by editors. Blogging ranges from aggregating and digesting content from around the Web to short original reporting, including reporting for multimedia news features (infographics, interactive elements, videos).
• Produce at least one larger feature story, with a multimedia focus.
• Fact-check investigations and news features, as assigned by editors.
• Support reporters, contributors and ARC researchers on longterm investigative and feature projects.
• Engage Colorlines' social networking and commenting communities, both under the intern's own handle and, as needed, under Colorlines' name.
• Additional duties that may not be related to editorial work, as assigned by editors.

This is an unpaid internship; we will work with students to facilitate school credit. The internship requires a minimum of 12-15 hours per week. The candidate should have a familiarity with and interest in racial justice, both in pubic policy and in the cultural sphere. In addition, the candidate should have the following basic qualifications: strong research and writing skills, at least bachelor's level experience reporting for publication, experience with new media and multimedia platforms (video, social networking, blogging, etc.), ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds, flexibility and creativity. Multi-lingual skills are a plus.

Reader’s Digest is seeking a few enthusiastic, well-read, and dedicated interns to work side-by-side with staff editors and researchers during the Spring 2012 semester in our Manhattan offices. You will: assist in research for story development; attend editorial meetings; fact check articles; help identify potential reprint articles and new sources for reprints; and assist with a variety of editorial and administrative tasks.

Are you passionate about cooking, crafting, or gardening? Martha Stewart Living magazine is looking for a spring editorial intern who knows and loves the Martha Stewart brand. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong writing and editing skills. Responsibilities will include:

-Calling in products for beauty and market pages
-Researching, pitching, and writing posts for the magazine’s blogs
-Researching and writing sidebars/shorter items for FOB and BOB pages

Applicants must be able to receive school credit. Interns should be available to work at least three days per week at our West Chelsea office, between January and May 2012. Candidates must have completed their junior year of college or be enrolled in an advanced degree program. A daily stipend will be provided.

amNewYork is looking for an intern to assist in in entertainment and features departments: Buzz (entertainment news), Style (fashion and beauty news), Eat & Drink (restaurants and food features) and Weekend Arts. Duties include covering events in New York City, pitching and writing stories, researching, fact-checking, compiling calendar listings. The internship is part-time, and academic credit is required.

Responsibilities 
include pitching ideas for the website, researching stories, fact-checking, 
transcribing interviews, corresponding with readers, and occasionally assisting in the fashion and beauty departments. There may also be writing 
opportunities. Our ideal candidate has excellent writing and researching
 skills, and previous journalism experience through internships or work on a
 college newspaper. A positive attitude and passion for magazines is a must!


The Knot is looking for spring interns to work on our magazines and websites. You will research stories, interview experts, work with the photo/art department, write sidebars or even entire bylined features, depending on your talent and drive. Administrative tasks will be a big part of your job as well. You will likely have additional opportunities to blog, tweet, and produce slideshows for our online brands (including TheKnot.com, WeddingChannel.com, TheNest.com, and TheBump.com).

You need to be tech- and Internet-savvy, a strong writer, able to handle multiple tasks, reliable, organized, and not afraid to ask questions. You should also be experienced with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Adobe InCopy and Photoshop are helpful but not necessary. An interest in weddings, decor, cooking, travel, and/or babies is a plus. Applicants with magazine/website internship experience or college journalism experience are highly preferred. Undergraduate emphasis in journalism, English, or communications is a plus but not required. You must be able to receive course credit. A small stipend will be provided.

To be considered, please make sure your cover letter and resume are attached as a PDF and send to jobs@theknot.com. Put “The Knot Intern Spring 2012” in the subject line and indicate which department you would like to work in (editorial, photo, art, fashion, production, etc.). No phone calls, please.

StyleList.com, the No. 1 fashion and beauty site on the web, is looking for a full-time, paid intern.

Our intern will get immediate, hands-on experience writing and producing web content covering fashion, beauty and style.

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 beauty.

This is a fabulous opportunity to join a fast-growing site and a dynamic, fun team. A pro-active, detail-oriented intern will have the opportunity to grow and acquire solid real-world new media and fashion/beauty editorial skills.

Qualifications
•Majoring in Communications, & Journalism preferred
•Superior communications skills, both oral and written
•Well organized, able to multi-task, able to prioritize with minimal direction
•Able to follow up with project partners to ensure accurate and timely completion of deliverables, strong organizational skills
•Good oral and written communication skills, fluent in PowerPoint, Excel and Word, basic HTML code experience. Quickly learn how to work with online publishing and photo editing software, work well with data and metrics
•Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
•Beauty writing and event coverage experience; interview skills a plus
•Can work autonomously
•Online media production skills: Photoshop, content management systems, etc
•Great attention to detail
•Overall interest in celebrity beauty, trends and products
•Positive attitude, loves a challenge, able to pitch creatively and execute ideas

Duties/responsibilities would include:
•Contributing beauty-related content to the site
•Transcribing and organizing beauty closet/influx of new products
•Creating slideshows
•Running occasional errands for the department
•Contacting PR contacts for images/press releases
•Possibly attending events in our stead

WWD seeks editorial interns for its Style section. Interns split time between the Eye (social and cultural) and Memo Pad (media) columns. Interns assist in office tasks such as transcribing, scheduling and research with an opportunity to earn reporting and writing experience through event coverage. They are also encouraged to develop and pitch features. Knowledge of the fashion world helps, but is not a prerequisite. Though technically unpaid, the position offers a $12.00 per day travel stipend.

The NYDailyNews.com is looking for interns to join our video department. Applicants will be
journalism, film, or mass communications majors or graduate students seeking experience in a fast-paced, breaking news environment.

You are:
-Curious, creative and eager to explore digital journalism and build your portfolio
-Meticulous, independent and deadline driven
-Can interview, shoot, and edit
-Proficient in Final Cut Pro
-Web-savvy and a newshound

You will:
-Experience shooting and editing for same day turnaround
-Cover all the boroughs of New York City and stories with a wide range of subjects including
feature, politics, breaking news, sports, and celebrities with the opportunity to pitch and cover
your own stories and independent projects

Logistics/ Requirements:
- Internship is for course credit
- Daily lunch / commuting stipend offered
- Minimum of 10 hours per week required; no maximum
- Must be flexible for night and weekend shifts
- Journalism, Film or Communications major required

Expectations: Assisting editors with duties such as reviewing transcripts and video footage, fact checking, researching, transcribing and reporting. Interns will learn valuable lessons about how a publication is put together, including research, writing, learning how to meet prompt deadlines and how to deliver multimedia content.

Duties:
- Researching and fact-checking for stories
- Review letters to the editor and transcribe letters that will be printed.
- Review transcribed interviews, some transcription as needed.
- Research publications and other resources for possible leads on exciting or
interesting people to feature in Sister 2 Sister’s biographical columns.
- Research to find fresh and exciting entertainment news.
- Answer telephones, take messages, and distribute messages.
- Assist editorial staff as needed.

Interns are expected to work for one full college semester, or for at least eight weeks during summer. Renewal for an additional time period may be approved. Sister 2 Sister requires a minimum of four hours of work per attendance day. We recommend 16 hours per attendance week. Interns must give Sister 2 Sister editors at least one week’s notice of upcoming exams.

Required skills: (1) Computer literacy including mastery of word processing software and ability to access and use the Internet. (2) Excellent grammar, spelling and speaking ability. (3) Evidence of ability to learn excellent writing, editing, and interpersonal relationship skills. (4) Skills in graphics software and Final Cut Pro are a plus.