Available journalism internships:

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Before looking at all of the available information on this page, it may be helpful to visit this Newslink page devoted specifically to newspapers in Illinois. In fact, it has contact information for every major and mid-sized paper in the state.
The site lists newspapers by town, so it's easy to find anything in your area or desired area of employment.

KSDK - Newschannel Five - St. Louis - Summer/Fall 2005
Internships /posted by ekv 2/18/05

Interns at KSDK contribute significantly to the product. Assignments are available in sports, the assignment desk, special projects, and the station's "Show ME St. Louis" daily magazine show. Interested students should send these documents to the station: a letter explaining why the student would like to be a KSDK intern, an official college transcript, a resume, broadcast writing samples or work from a journalism class, a letter of recommendation from a broadcast professional. None of these materials can be returned. The intern must arrange to receive academic credit for the internship and furnish a personal letter from his/her academic advisor explaining the arrangement. The internship is unpaid. Each candidate must attend a personal interview. Interviews are scheduled at 11 a.m. at KSDK on the following dates:

• March 3
• March 11
• March 18
• April 8

Materials can be sent to Ava Ehrlich, executive producer, special projects, KSDK Newschannel Five, 1000 Market St., St. Louis, Mo 63101.

Asian American Journalists Association Chicago Chapter 2005 Summer Internship /posted by (mcw) 11/10/04

Ready to work in a big city news room? The WMAQ/NBC 5 internship is for you. Develop sources, rack up stories. The AAJA-Chicago chapter’s mission is to help get Asian-Americans into the ranks of journalism. For more details about the chapter and internship, go to www.aaja.org/chapters/chicago Submit: - Resume including references - Tape of broadcast work OR writing samples - College transcript - Essay on why you are interested in broadcast journalism and how this internship will help you reach your career goals.

*Must be 2005 AAJA member. Membership is open to everyone. Join at www.aaja.org.

For more information and application click here.

Red Eye, an edition of the Chicago Tribune /posted by (mcw) 11/10/04

Catch a ride on the RedEye, the innovative weekday edition of the Chicago Tribune that informs, entertains, provokes and connects with Chicago's young city dwellers. You’ll get to work in an energetic newsroom and try your hand at all kinds of things, from breaking news and column writing, to editing and design. For more details about the chapter and internship, go to www.aaja.org/chapters/chicago Submit one copy of each: - Resume - Cover letter - 5 –7 clips - 350-word essay on why you want to be a journalist * Must be a 2005 member of AAJA. Membership is open to anyone. Join at www.aaja.org. For more information and application click here

Blethen Maine Newspapers /posted by (mcw) 10/25/04

Blethen Maine Newspapers which is part of the Seattle Times Co. and the largest newspaper company in Maine, is pleased to announce the continuation of its summer internship program for college students and recent college graduates who are interested in journalism careers. Here’s information about the annual program:

The Blethen Maine Newspapers Minority Summer Internship Program is a 12-week program that gives entry-level journalists of minority ethnic or racial descent some valuable daily newsroom experience at Maine’s largest newspaper.

The program enables college students – at the bachelor or graduate level – as well as recent college graduates the chance to hone their journalistic skills. The interns work with experienced editors, who will provide guidance, mentoring and coaching.

Interns work as members of the staff, only with more coaching, and journalists in any discipline – reporting, copy editing, photography or graphic design – may apply. These are paid positions.

The program's next two openings will take place in the summer of 2005. Interested writers, copy editors, photographers, graphic artists and other journalists should send a resume, cover letter and a half dozen samples of their work to Blethen Maine Newspapers Minority Summer Internship Program, c/o Eric Blom, Portland Press Herald, 390 Congress St., Portland, Maine, 04101.

Applications must be received by Feb. 1.

KSDK News Channel Five (St. Louis) /posted by (mcw) 10/14/04

KDSK is looking for interns to join us for January 2005.

Our internship program offers a wide variety of experiences, and more than most television stations. Each intern contributes significantly to the product. Each has a task, tailored specifically. Assignments are available in sports, on the assignment desk and working with the reporters to research stories. We also staff "Show Me St. Louis," our daily magazine show. We also offer an internship in marketing and public relations.

For full information please visit KSDK

St. Petersburg Times internship /posted by (mcw) 9/20/04

The St. Petersburg Times is hiring students for summer internships in
various divisions. The deadline for News & Marketing is Dec. 1 and for other departments is Feb. 1.

For more information, visit http://www.sptimes.com/internship.
Call 800-333-7505, extension 8780.
Contact: Nancy Waglawek, Director of Corporate Giving

Company/organization website: http://www.sptimes.com/internship

Birmingham News internship /posted by (mcw) 9/20/04

The Birmingham News is looking for juniors and seniors in college to
work in a paid summer internship reporting and editing. Students must have a B or higher. Internships run for 12 weeks. Deadline: Dec. 1. Year-round, four-month internships are also available for sports writers.

Contact:
Randy Henderson, Asst. Managing Editor
The Birmingham News
P.O. Box 2553
Birmingham AL 35202
202-325-2210
scole@bhamnews.com

Arizona Republic Internships /posted by (mcw) 9/20/04

The Arizona Republic is accepting applications from college students
for 12-week internships during the summer of 2005. Interns are paid $500 a week. Students interested in copy editing, photograohy or page design internships
should apply by Dec. 1, 2004 to:

Bill Hill Deputy Editor/Administration
The Arizona Republic
200 E. Van Buren St.
Phoenix AZ 85004

Applicants should include a cover letter, resume and 6-10 writing
samples, as well as a list of three references.

The Florida-Times is offering college students 12-week paid summer 2005 internsips for copy editing/design, graphics, new media, photography and reporting. Meetings will be held with editors each week. Applications must be made in writing and should include GPA, previous journalism
experience, two references (one academic) and clips. Interns must have own vehicle and be drug-free.

Deadline: Dec. 1, 2004

Contact: Jody Smith, Administrative Editor
(street delivery: One Riverside Ave. 32202)
PO Box 1949
Jacksonville, FL 32231
jody.smith@jacksonville.com

Company/organization website: http://www.jacksonville.com

A few helpful Web sites when trying to find an internship in journalism:

American Society of Newspapers Internship Listings: Lists internships by state and can list any number of categories based on personal preferences associated with location, workload, pay, medium and basic requirements.

B2B Job Yellow Pages: Simply click on a state to begin searching for jobs in your specified field.