amNewYork is seeking entertainment/features interns for the winter and spring semesters. Interns would assist in the entertainment news, nightlife, weekend arts and style sections. Duties include pitching and writing stories, covering events, researching, fact-checking and some office duties. Interns should be able to work 2-3 days per week and must be able to receive academic credit.

Scholastic Parent & Child magazine is looking for a spring semester intern to start in January 2011.

Intern responsibilities include: Interview authors, actors, musicians, etc. for website; write product reviews and other small pieces for website; request product samples for photo shoots; respond to reader inquiries and requests; research and fact-checking; assist processing of author assignments and contracts; attend and contribute to staff meetings; attend and assist as needed at photo shoots and press events; provide general administrative support. Applicants must have strong research and writing skills.

Scholastic is located near the NYU campus on Broadway and Prince streets.

Hours: 2-4 full days per week, typically work 9-5
Start Date: January 2011
Interns must receive school credit for their work.

NBC NEWS has 3 openings for Spring interns at theGrio.com.

TheGrio is NBC’s video-centric news website dedicated to producing stories of African-American interest. At just over one year old, the site is one of NBC News’ fastest growing new ventures – with a dedicated audience of loyal users.

Intern candidates for theGrio should have a strong interest in African-American news and culture. They should have experience in web production, publishing and writing for the web, and editing on Avid. Experience shooting and producing original video content is preferred.

In a tight-knit and fast-paced work environment much like many Internet start-ups, theGrio’s interns will gain hands-on experience running the website. They will also have the opportunity to assist digital journalists and the site’s editors with pre-production, fieldwork and editing multiple 2 – 3 minute daily news packages that will live on the site – and are often broadcast on NBC affiliates and other platforms.

Interns are also relied upon for their social media skills. A high comfort level with Facebook and twitter is a must. Strong news judgment skills will be needed for monitoring the wires, web, and partners for content.

This is a non-paid position with an approximate end date of May 2011. Interns must receive college credit and must be able to work at least two days a week

American Baby magazine, published by Meredith, is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic editorial intern for the spring 2011 semester. This position will provide an exciting opportunity to work one-on-one with editors while assisting with research, fact-checking, some writing and Web projects. Candidates must be able to earn academic credit and work two to three full days per week. Strong writing skills and an interest in/knowledge of magazines are required.

The New York Observer is looking for interns for the winter/spring semester (January - May).

The Observer's newsroom boasts a unique and tightly-knit culture that benefits from the energy and fearlessness of young reporters as well as from the experience and wisdom of editors. Interns are integrated into this environment, and into the weekly production cycle of the paper, where they have the opportunity to gain invaluable reporting and general newsroom experience. On deadline, interns are charged with fact-checking articles as they move from writer to editor to copy desk to production. Off deadline, interns are encouraged to become acquainted with editors and writers, get involved in longer-term projects, and do their own reporting and writing for the paper and its website, observer.com.

Applicants should have strong writing and reporting skills and some experience working in a newsroom (yes, school publications count, although experience at a professional paper or magazine is preferable). All interns must be available to work a minimum of two days (or 16 hours) per week.

PBS's newest newsmagazine show is seeking a talented journalism intern for its daily website.

The web intern will: assist web editors with story research, booking, social media outreach, posting video, and a variety of tasks related to running the site, as well as short writing assignments. Interns with a broadcast journalism focus might also shoot and edit video.

The ideal candidate has proven reporting and writing skills and great story ideas. We are seeking someone who really gets the web and wants to write for a web audience. The ability to shoot video and a strong working knowledge of Final Cut Pro are pluses. Boundless enthusiasm a must.

This is a solid hands-on internship in which to develop job skills and start to build a portfolio.

The internship is unpaid but can be done for credit, lasts three months, and requires at least 15 hours a week.

You'll spend one summer month, from June 23-July 21, 2011, working as a part-time reporter at Turkey’s oldest English-language daily http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/

You'll be assigned by the editors; receive the assistance of an interpreter; and produce stories under the joint supervision of Daily News editors and ieiMedia faculty.

This internship runs in conjunction with The Istanbul Project http://ieimedia.com/blog/the-istanbul-project a taught program in foreign reporting in Istanbul. Interns stay in program accommodations, and are welcome, though not obligated, to attend all classes and program activities. They also receive reporting guidance, and any other necessary assistance, from program faculty.

Interns for the Book Bench, the literary blog of The New Yorker magazine, write book reviews and other book-related items, conduct author interviews, report on literary events, and assist in aggregation and ideas generation. The internship pays a stipend of $12/day, with a minimum requirement of two days a week. They work closely with one of the magazine's editors. We are looking for interns for the spring semester (who can begin in January).

BET News is currently recruiting for the Spring 2011 internship program beginning January 31, 2011.
Each BET News Intern will be required to perform the following tasks: • Show Research • Transcriptions • Create Show Binders • Pull Footage • Create/Update Production Calendars • Petty Cash Reconciliation • Production assist with shoots • Create tape logs
Please note that in addition to the above tasks there are administrative duties that must be completed (i.e. filing, ordering office supplies, creating travel packs, production runs and overall office up keep).

VOGUE Features Internship

The VOGUE Features department is seeking an exceptional student to intern in the office for two to three days a week. As an editorial intern for VOGUE, you will be part of the inner workings of the magazine and required to balance several projects at a time. The ability to multitask and to work with enthusiasm and discretion is essential.

This is a unique opportunity to engage with the world’s most influential fashion magazine; as such, candidates must be willing to go above and beyond our expectations. We are looking for someone who can follow instructions clearly but is also capable of thinking on their feet and taking initiative.

Qualifications:

- Working knowledge of current fashion trends and designers
- Impeccable writing skills and an eye for detail
- Adaptable; no task should be too big or too small
- Highly organized, efficient and eager to learn
- Journalism experience preferred but not essential

While the internship is unpaid, we do offer a daily stipend and academic credit – along with the invaluable experience of working at VOGUE.