The Society of Professional Journalists is seeking 12 interns for The Working Press, a daily tabloid newspaper and online news site, that will cover the Excellence in Journalism 2011 conference. Collegiate student reporters, editors, photographers and designers are invited to apply for these select positions.
This year’s conference is set for September 25-27 in New Orleans. Selected interns will need to arrive in New Orleans on Saturday, September 24 and attend a mandatory 2 p.m. staff meeting. The internship ends Wednesday, September 28 at Noon.
Applications will be accepted via mail or e-mail. The following must be submitted or your application will not be considered:
- Completed application [PDF]
- Cover letter (include paragraph detailing your knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Soundslides, WordPress, etc.)
- Résumé
- Three published clips, layouts or photos (relevant to the position you are applying for) Clips should be on 8.5 x 11 paper. You may also include two links to multimedia packages you have completed.
Mailed application postmark deadline: April 18, 2011
(E-mailed applications must be sent by Midnight, EST, on April 18, 2011)
Mail two sets of your application materials to:
Society of Professional Journalists
Attn: The Working Press
3909 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Or e-mail your application to Heather Dunn.
(If e-mailing application, the following file types will be accepted: PDF, Microsoft Word documents and JPG files).
Application materials will not be returned. Past interns of The Working Press are not eligible to apply.
Applicants will be notified of their status by May 20, 2011.
Questions about The Working Press?
Contact Heather Dunn, Director of Events, at 317/927-8000 ext. 204 or via e-mail.
Note: As a Working Press intern, the Society retains all rights to the work you produce during the convention as part of your internship.