BEFORE applying for any of the following internships, contact and meet with Internship Coordinator Chuck Kaufman (kaufman@txstate.edu). If you wish to receive course credit for an internship, see Shelley Holmes to complete the necessary SJMC internship form. You also may download the internship template (above). LAST UPDATED: June 13, 2008.

UNIVERSITY NEWS SERVICE
Public Relations, Journalism
The University News Service is looking for a writing intern for Fall 2007 who is "motivated and capable of meeting set deadlines with limited supervision." The position, which is unpaid, entails writing features, news releases and articles for Hillviews Magazine and carrying out other assigned tasks. Candidates must have good writing skills, with a minimum of one introductory journalism class or equivalent experience; familiarity with AP Stylebook; and ability to identify and develop story ideas. Photography skills are useful, but not required. Course credit is available through prior arrangement. Students interested in applying should submit a resume and at least two writing samples to Jayme Blaschke at JB71@txstate.edu. Hard copy submissions may be sent to University News Service, 601 University Drive, San Marcos, Texas 78666.

FEEL RIGHT AT HOME IN LAREDO
Great News Town
The Laredo Morning Times is a great place to intern and is home to many Texas State journalism graduates, including Diana Fuentes, the newspaper's editor. For you graduating seniors, The Times is currently looking for a full-time general assignments reporter. Check out the newspaper online. Ms. Fuentes may be reached at (956) 728-2501.

DESIGNING JOB IN LAMPASAS
Journalism, CommDes, Advertising
Now accepting applications for advertising graphic designer with award-winning, Central Texas semi-weekly newspaper. Job duties include building advertisements in PageMaker 7.0, Photoshop and other graphic design programs, scanning photographs and some page layout and design. Previous newspaper experience helpful. Benefits include paid vacation, Scott & White health insurance and dental insurance. Please send resume, references and samples of work to Jim Lowe, Editor, Lampasas Dispatch Record, Box 631, Lampasas, TX 76550 or e-mail: jlowe@lampasas.com. No phone calls, please.

COPY EDITING IN WACO
Print Journalism
The Waco Tribune-Herald is planning to have a 10-week reporting internship during summer 2008. It offers a stipend of about $366 per week. Interested students should apply by Jan. 18 with a cover letter, resume and work samples to Becky Gregory at bgregory@wacotrib.com or Becky Gregory, managing editor, Tribune-Herald, P.O. Box 2588, Waco, Texas, 76702-2588. The newspaper hopes to have a decision by mid-February. The Tribune-Herald also is looking for a full-time, night-side copy editor.  Availability on weekends and holidays is a must. Contact Presentation Editor Robert Boggs at rboggs@wacotrib.com or mail resumes to 900 Franklin Ave., Waco Texas 76701. No phone calls, please.

TEAM WITH NEWSTREAMZ
Newstreamz is a startup news company based in San Marcos that's creating internship opportunities for journalism and mass communication students. Students interested in being part of a new enterprise should contact COO Chris Doelle at cdoelle@gmail.com or call (713) 269-4620.

SEMESTER IN WASHINGTON
Print Journalists
The Scripps Howard Foundation's Semester in Washington program is an internship program for college journalism students who write for the Scripps Howard Foundation Wire. They come to Washington to cover stories for news organizations across the country. In addition to a strong focus on reporting and writing national news and features, the program includes visits to the Capitol, the Supreme Court, the Library of Congress, the Student Press Law Center and other journalism and government institutions. In weekly meetings, interns discuss issues in journalism and how to do a better job covering the news. Students can apply for one of three semester-long sessions a year: spring, summer and fall. Interns are paid a stipend and provided free housing. For more information, visit http://www.shfwire.com/apply or call Semester in Washington (202) 408-2748. Students will need to complete an application (available online); write a one-page essay on a Washington-based news study that you wish you had written and why. Copy the story and clip it to your essay. Enclose one or two letters of recommendations from professors or advisers. Include one or two other references, including internship or student newspaper advisers. Enclose five clips on 8.5 by 11-inch paper, including the publication name and date. Deadline for the Fall 2008 semester (Sept. 8 to Dec. 12) is March 14; for the summer term (June 9 to Aug. 15) is Nov. 2; for this spring (Jan. 14 to April 18) Oct. 12. Mailing address is on the application.

SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
Summer Internship Program / Print Journalism
Deadline is Nov. 1 for a summer internship at The San Antonio Express-News. The Express-News editorial department employs eight to 12 interns each summer. The newspaper considers applicants who are writers, copy editors, designers, multimedia journalists, photographers and news researchers. The internships are for 12 or 13-week periods from May through September, with flexible start and departure times. The Express-News prefers juniors or seniors, or recent graduates, who have had at least one previous internship at a daily newspaper. Pay will be $12.50 per hour. Reporters and photographers will need a car and will be paid for business mileage. Mail cover letter, resume, two letters of reference and samples of work to Express-News, 2008 Intern Program, c/o Barry Robinson, P. O. Box 2171, San Antonio, TX., 78297. E-mail: brobinson@express-news.net. Or call: (210) 250-3355. Writers should include 6-8 clips; photographers should provide 20 to 40 examples. Applications will be screened in December and jobs offered in early January.

AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Summer Internship Program / Print Journalism
Deadline is Nov. 2 for the summer 2008 internship at The Austin American-Statesman. The newspaper is looking for as many as eight interns to do news reporting, feature writing, copy editing, online content, photography, graphics, page design and editorial page writing. We pay $450 a week and provide free housing at St. Edward's University, a private college near the newspaper. Send a resume, a two-to-three page autobiography that tells us about you and your interest in newspaper journalism, and a cover letter. Also send a sampling of your work (clips, headline samples, photo slides, copies of graphics or pages you've designed); and contact information for at least two references. Send your material to: Drew Marcks, Asst. Managing Editor, Austin American-Statesman, 305 S. Congress Ave., Austin, Texas 78704; e-mail: dmarcks@statesman.com. For more information visit: http://www.statesman.com/community/content/internships/.

THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS
Summer Internship Program / Print Journalism
Deadline is Nov. 1, 2007, for interns at The News next summer. The Dallas Morning News offers internships in news, business, features, sports, photography, graphic arts, copyediting, the Web site, editorial and reference. Previous daily newspaper experience is requested and The Dallas Morning News expects its interns to maintain a standard newsroom workload. Summer internships are full-time for 10-12 weeks and pay $13.50 an hour for 40 hours. Contact: Sue Smith, Deputy Managing Editor, The Dallas Morning News, Communications Center, P.O. Box 655237, Dallas, TX 75265. Phone: (800) 431-0010.

THE HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Summer Internship Program / Print Journalism
Deadline for summer internships at The Chronicle is Dec. 1. The Houston Chronicle's summer internship program begins in mid to late May and lasts for about 12 weeks until the first week of August. There are paid positions for anywhere from six to eight candidates. Students who are college juniors or seniors are eligible for a variety of internships at the Chronicle. To apply for Editorial openings, in either reporting, editing or photography, students need to send a résumé, brief cover letter, reference letters and five to 10 clips, or 10 to 15 slides. Contact Jim Newkirk, Assistant Managing Editor, Houston Chronicle, P.O. Box 4260. Houston, TX 77210-4260. For more information, visit the Houston Chronicle Internship Web site at: http://webadv.chron.com/house/house_h/humanresources/internships.html.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS / PRINT
Print Journalism
Seeks interns for its highly competitive, 12-week paid training program for full-time juniors, seniors and graduate students. Send an e-mail or call to begin the application process and request a scheduled test date. There are a finite number of test slots, so don’t delay. Application requirements include: An employment application (to be filled out when you arrive to take the test), a 300-word autobiographical essay on the qualities and accomplishments you would bring to the AP; resume, two reference letters, and three to five clips; an interview with William Chang or with an AP chief of bureau (interview arrangements will be made later); and the timed news-writing test. Photo and broadcast applicants are also required to submit samples of their work. For more information, click http://www.ap.org/apjobs/internship.html

THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Print Journalism, Deadline: Early November
Seeks interns for its 10-week paid internships in reporting, copy editing, online editing, photography, page design or graphics. Weekly salary $550. Open to juniors, seniors and graduate students, and to people who have graduated within six months of the start of the internship. Previous professional daily newspaper experience necessary. Send: 500-word essay on why you want to be a journalist and how an internship at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will help; resume, references and five to 10 clips (or samples of photos, graphics or headlines). Deadline is early November. For more information, visit http://www.ajc.com/services/content/services/internship/index.html

LATINITAS INTERNSHIPS
Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising
Communications and magazine intern positions require 10-to-15 hours of work per week.  These are unpaid positions, but interns may register for class credit. The internships are as follows: "After School Program Leaders" are needed to mentor girls with media enrichment after-school programs in elementary, middle and high schools. Interns must be available Monday through Friday between 3 to 6 p.m.  Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply; "Communications Interns" will have an opportunity to learn about nonprofit marketing and communications. We offer the following intern positions: public relations, fundraising, event planning, advertising and marketing. Hours and days of work are flexible. "Magazine Interns" will gain experience, get published, obtain portfolio clips and make a difference in the community by assisting with the first digital magazine for Latina girls; LatinitasMagazine.org is a success-themed monthly online magazine with content by and for Hispanic girls about culture, education, relationships, role models, youth issues, wellness, technology and entertainment.  We are seeking magazine interns to join our editorial team and assist with our inaugural issue in 2008.  Magazine interns may assist in the following areas: feature writing, graphic design, photography, web & multimedia development, magazine management, copy editing and advertising. To apply for any of these internships, e-mail your resume to intern@latinitasmagazine.org.

THE FLORIDA TIMES-UNION, Jacksonville
Print journalism
The Florida Times-Union is soliciting applications from college students for its annual summer intern program. Internships may be offered in one or more of the following areas: copy editing/design, graphics, photography and reporting. Applications for internships must be received by December 1, 2007. Interns who are selected will be notified on or before Jan. 1, 2008. Exact dates of employment will be negotiated. Interns may expect to be in the program for about 12 weeks. The salary scale is as follows: For students completing their third year of college, the compensation is $435 weekly; completing their fourth year of college, $450 weekly; completing graduate school, $500. Applications must be made in writing and should include grade point average, previous journalism experience and at least two references, one from within the academic community. Clips of past work should be included with application. Interns must have their own vehicles. We are a drug free workplace. Send applications to: Coulter Kirkpatrick, Newsroom Office Manager, One Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, Fla. 32231. Questions? Contact coulter.kirkpatrick@jacksonville.com

BUSINESS JOURNALISM
Print journalism
Following the successful launch of its business journalism internships this past summer, the Reynolds Center will again offer this program in summer 2008. Publications that will host university student interns include: The Boston Globe, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, The Salt Lake Tribune, The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, the San Jose Mercury News, The Arizona Republic and The Business Journal of Phoenix. Interested college students should apply for these paid 10-week internships through the contacts listed here http://www.businessjournalism.org/2008internships/. Application deadline is Nov. 30, 2007

THE BALTIMORE SUN
Print Journalism, Deadline Nov. 30
Seeks interns for its 10-week paid summer internship program in news, features, sports, business, photography, graphics or page design. Weekly salary IS $521. Reporting interns must have had at least one internship at a daily newspaper or wire service; work at college newspapers does not fulfill this prerequisite. Reporting interns must also have driver's licenses and use of a car. Send: Cover letter, resume, three telephone references and six to eight work samples. Deadline is Nov. 30. Specify the department in which you want to intern and mail your application to Sam Davis, Assistant Managing Editor/Recruitment & Staff Development, sam.davis@baltsun.com, 501 N. Calvert St. Baltimore, MD 21278.

THE BOSTON GLOBE
Print Journalism
The Globe seeks interns in general assignment reporting, sports reporting, living/arts, business reporting and the Washington, D.C., bureau. There are also intern positions in the photography and graphics departments, and on the copy desk. For more information, visit https://bostonglobe.com/aboutus/careeropps/internscoops/newsintern.stm

THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
Print Journalism, Deadline: Dec. 1
The Charlotte Observer prefers to hire rising seniors for its summer internships, but also may select recent graduates. We prefer candidates who’ve worked a previous internship at a daily newspaper. A journalism major is not required. Applications for internships should include a cover letter, resume, five work samples, and a one-page autobiography. The deadline is Dec. 1. To begin your application process, send information to: Sheilita King-Douglas, The Charlotte Observer, P.O. Box 30308, Charlotte, N.C. 28230.

THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Print Journalism, Deadline: Nov. 30
The Tribune seeks interns for a 12-week paid internship in reporting, copy editing, graphics, multimedia and photography. The job is open to college juniors, seniors and graduate students who have at least one previous internship on a daily newspaper other than college. This is not a teaching program; the Chicago Tribune sets the same high performance standards for interns as it does for regular staff members. Interns must be able to – and often do – cover major stories within their first few days on the job. Send: Cover letter, resume, 10-15 clips or portfolio, and the names of at least two professional and one school reference. Deadline: November 30 for winter and summer, February 1 for spring, August 1 for fall. Contact Sheila Solomon, senior editor for recruitment, srsolomon@tribune.com, N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill. 60611-4041.

THE CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER
Print Journalism, Deadline Nov. 30
The Cleveland Plain Dealer?Paid internships in metro, features, business, sports, photo, graphics and copy desk. Open to college juniors, seniors and graduate students, including May grads. Deadline: Nov. 30. Send: Resume with three references, 10 work samples and a one-page autobiography. Contact Margie Frazer, Recruitment and Development Editor, 1801 Superior Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44114.

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Print Journalism; deadline: Early February
The Christian Science Monitor offers internships in a range of departments -- the U.S. and world news desks, the op-ed section, the Web site and various features areas, including the Friday Weekend section. Activities may include writing short items for the paper or Web site, doing research, and assisting the photo and graphics departments. It may also include everyday office-management tasks such as sorting mail. At the discretion of the editors, interns can assist with editing, contacting correspondents and contributors, and coordinating projects. Applicants with print journalism experience will be considered first. Generally, the minimum time requirement for paid or academic-credit internships is 35 hours a week. Applications for our summer internships are due in early February. To apply, please contact the Internship Coordinator, and send a résumé, cover letter, and clips to: Internship Coordinator, The Christian Science Monitor, P02-20, One Norway Street, Boston, Mass. 02115

DENVER POST
Interns work in several parts of the newsroom as news or features reporters, photographers or graphic designers. Denver Post interns are paid about $500 per week. Applicants should have completed junior year in college, have a demonstrated interest in print journalism, photography or design. Reporting applicants should include no more than five clips. Photography applicants should send portfolio on a CD encased in a CD envelope. Include cover letter outlining which position most interests you, resume, references, and clips or portfolio to: Internship recruiter, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave. Suite 600, Denver, Col. 80202.

DETROIT FREE PRESS
Deadline: Dec. 1
Detroit Free-Press offers 12-week paid internships in copy editing, graphic design, photography, sports, business, features, local news and editorial. Weekly salary $541. Send: Two-page professional essay describing your interest and development in journalism, including key influences and your plans; resume; three references; a letter that says how you would profit from a Free Press internship; and six clips for writers, artists and designers; or 20 images for photographers. Deadline is Dec. 1. For more information, contact Joe Grimm, Recruiting and Developmental Editor, 600 W. Fort St., Detroit, Mich. 48226.

THE DETROIT NEWS
The Detroit News offers 12-week paid internships in reporting, copy editing, photography and graphic design. Weekly salary $524. Open to juniors, seniors and recent graduates. Applicants should have previous internship and/or college publication experience. Send: Cover letter, resume, seven to 10 work samples, and three references. Apply to Kristi Bowden, Assistant Managing Editor, 615 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit, Mich. 48226.

THE FINANCIAL TIMES
Applicants should have experience in journalism, an interest in covering business and a capacity for hard work on deadline. There will be some reporting, editing and administrative work involved. This internship is unpaid, but some expenses will be covered. The Financial Times is an equal opportunity employer. Send resumes and clips to: Karen Lapidos, Human Resources Manager, at: karen.lapidos@pearson-inc.com.

HARTFORD COURANT
Deadline: Early January
Hartford Courant offers three paid, highly competitive reporting internships. Hourly pay $12.50. Applicants should have previous internship and/or college publication experience. Eleven additional internships based in regional news bureaus; pay a stipend plus expenses. All interns work closely with editors in learning to cover a town news beat. Send: Cover letter, resume, and a few good clips. Send to: Lynn DeLucia, State Editor, 285 Broad St., Hartford, Conn. 06115.

THE LOS ANGELES TIMES
Deadline: January 1
The Los Angeles Times offers a limited number of paid reporting internships for students actively working toward a college degree, and for people who have finished school no more than six months before the start of the internship. Weekly salary $600. Previous newspaper internship experience strongly preferred. Interns should have a valid driver’s license and access to a car in good working condition. Send: Cover letter, one-page autobiography, resume, a list of three telephone references and a dozen work samples. Send to: Randy Hagihara, Recruiter, 202 W. First St., Los Angeles, Cal. 90012.

MCCLATCHY INC
Print, Advertising, Communication Design, Photojournalism
Deadline: Immediately; interns selected Dec. 1 McClatchy Inc. seeks interns in reporting, advertising, graphic arts and photojournalism at the following McClatchy newspapers: The Sacramento Bee; Star-Tribune, Minneapolis; The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.; The Herald, Rock Hill, N.C.; The Fresno Bee; The News Tribune, Tacoma, Wash.; The Modesto Bee; The Anchorage Daily News; The Tri-City (Wash.) Herald; The Island Packet, Hilton Head, S.C. For a list of positions and newspaper contacts, contact McClatchy Human Resources at: (916) 321-1938. These are paid internships lasting 10 to 12 weeks.

THE MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
Deadline: Nov. 1
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel offers 12-week paid internships available in local news, sports, entertainment, copy editing, graphics, news design, online and photography. Weekly salary $450. Previous internship experience preferred. Preference given to students entering or completing their senior year. Starting dates are negotiable. Send: Resume, cover letter and clips or portfolio.

THE MODESTO BEE
Deadline: Nov. 30
The Modesto Bee offers paid internships in its Editorial department for copy editing, reporting and photography. The standard internship runs 10 weeks. Starting times vary, but they usually begin in late spring or early summer. Interns in the Sports department, however, sometimes begin in the fall, usually October. Intern applicants should send a cover letter, resume, at least five work samples and three professional references. Send to The Modesto Bee, P. O. Box 5256, Modesto, Calif. 95352. Please mark your envelope to the attention of: Editorial Department/Internship Coordinator. The internships are awarded in January for the summer.

GANNETT CLASS OF 2008
Deadline Feb. 29
Gannett Co., Inc. (www.gannett.com) is accepting applications for the 2008 class of its award-winning Talent Development Program. More information and an application can be found at http://www.gannett.com/leadershipanddiversity/summer/ Participants will receive career guidance, feedback, mentoring and multiple layers of work experience. The program is open to undergraduate and graduate students. Gannett Co., Inc. publishes 85 daily newspapers in the USA, including USA TODAY. The company also owns nearly 1,000 nondaily publications in the USA and USA WEEKEND, a weekly newspaper magazine. Gannett also operates 23 television stations in the United States. The 2008 training program will begin with an orientation at Gannett's headquarters on June 5 - 6. Participants will be placed in fulltime positions at Gannett locations nationwide. Applications are due by February 29, 2008, for consideration for the program. All applicants will be notified by April 18, 2008 of their selection status. Questions: Adriana Brockman, Gannett Co., Inc., College and Professional Recruiter, 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, Va. 22107, www.gannett.com/career

TEXAS MONTHLY: CUSTOM PUBLISHING
Magazines, from concept to hard copy
Texas Monthly also publishes magazines and guides for a wide range of clients. It is searching for interns to help produce these publications. Interns will be involved in fact checking, proofreading, photo research, new business research, brainstorming cover lines, story ideas, advertising projects and miscellaneous writing assignments. The company also is relaunching tmcp.com and interns will work on new content for the site. Interns also will help route mail, organize and maintain magazine archives, monitor the functionality of Web sites and mail media kits or magazine samples. Send resumes to Irene Kosela, P.O. Box 1569, Austin, Texas 78767; phone, (512) 320-6922; fax, (512) 476-9007.

THE DRIPPING SPRINGS CENTURY-NEWS
Two interns each for summer and beyond
The Dripping Springs Century-News is seeking interns for all seasons. Contact Anne Drabicky, editor, at dscenturynews@drippingsprings-tx.com or call (512) 894-6397 or (512) 847-2202.

HELP HELOISE; DEADLINE NOW
Paid internship with syndicated columnist
Nationally syndicated columnist Heloise, who lives in San Antonio, is looking for a paid intern. This is a working position that would require travel to San Antonio several days a week though with flexible hours. Hurry. The deadline is now. If you are interested, please send your cover letter, resume and clips to: Merry Clark, MClarkNYC@aol.com (Yes, her name is Merry, not Mary.) She is a publicist for Heloise. Address your e-mail to Merry (Ms. Clark), then address your cover letter as an attachment to Heloise. Send your cover letter, resume and PDFs of clips. Remember, this is a job in North San Antonio. The job involves administrative work, research and some writing.