Sun Sentinel Editorial Internships, South Florida

Sun Sentinel offers editorial internships year-round for college students. Both paid and for academic credit. We have a strong program that includes mentors and training. Many of our former interns are now on the professional staff of the newsroom.

Paid intern positions are primarily in the summer and for 10 weeks, usually beginning the first week in June. Interns are paid at the rate of minimum wage, which as of July 2009 was $7.25 per hour. Reporters and photographers must have cars and are reimbursed for mileage, parking and tolls while on assignment. Internships are open to college students, preferably juniors, seniors, recent graduates and graduate students. The ideal candidate will have experience on a college publication and a previous internship. Ability to speak a second language and knowledge of South Florida also are valuable. We do expect interns from their first day to have the skills to perform their assigned job at the level of an entry-level journalist.

Paid Internships

Applications will be accepted through November 15, 2009 for Summer 2010.
These 10-week paid internships will begin in early June 2010 for the following positions:
News Reporters
Business Reporter
Copy Editor
Page Designer
Graphics Artist
Photographer
Online Producer

Academic Credit Internships

Editorial internships for academic credit are available. While a salary is not offered, Sun Sentinel will complete necessary paper work for school credit. Reporters and photographers who use personal vehicles for assignments will be reimbursed for mileage and parking. Academic credit internships are available year-round and are offered in most departments of the newsroom, including broadcast and online.

To Apply

To apply for a paid or academic credit internship, send a letter indicating your area of journalism interest, a resume and 7-10 work samples. If you have a permanent as well as a college address, please provide both. Reporting clips, photographs, graphics and illustrations should be mounted or photocopied on 8 1/2 by 11-inch paper. Photos and artwork may be submitted on slides, CDs or DVDs. We discourage candidates from sending any material that must be returned, as this is not always possible. In the selection process, preference is given to those who have experience in journalism. Applicants should have worked for their college publication or have had a previous internship.

Send Application

Send via regular mail to:
Kathy Pellegrino
Recruitment Editor
Sun Sentinel
200 E. Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

www.sun-sentinel.com/internships

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Jacob's Pillow Dance Internships

Jacob's Pillow is home to a world renowned international dance Festival that presents dance annually on three unique stages. The 2009 Festival runs June 20 through August 30 and features more than 300 ticketed and free events and offerings.

The Pillow also supports artists as they create new work through commissions and Creative Development Residencies. The School at Jacob's Pillow encompasses a professional advancement program for dancers and choreographers as well as an Intern Program that trains young professionals in all areas of production and arts administration.

Internship Program

Jacob's Pillow internships are composed of real work projects and responsibilities that develop professional skills. Interns function as integral members of department teams and are charged with upholding the organization's work standards, ethics and policies.

The Fall/Winter/Spring (non-Festival) internships are tailored to the specific intern's needs and interests in terms of hours, duration and responsibilities. By joining Jacob's Pillow during the off-season, you will assist in the work of a world-renowned arts organization supporting presentation, creation, education, preservation and audience engagement.

By joining Jacob's Pillow during the off-season, you'll assist in the preparation required for one of the most acclaimed international dance festivals in the world. We also encourage candidates to apply for a summer Festival Internship.

As an intern, you will:
Design your own fall, winter, or spring internship at Jacob's Pillow.
Receive on-the-job training, and experience working alongside professional staff both independently and collaboratively.
Gain a broad perspective on arts administration, the dance field, and dance history.

2009/2010 Fall/Winter/Spring Internships available in:
Archives/Preservation
Artist Services/Operations
Business
Development
Education
General Management
Graphic and Web Design
Marketing
Press
Programming

Full and part-time internships for the fall, winter, and spring can be tailored to meet college credit needs and individual interests. Dates and times are flexible. On site housing can be arranged and is sometimes shared with other Pillow interns.


The Summer (Festival) internships are part of a structured program for more than 30 interns, with each internship specific to department area work. By joining Jacob's Pillow during the summer, you will assist in the execution of the Festival and will have the opportunity to take part in all its offerings.

More information for Summer internships will be available in October.
Visit www.jacobspillow.org/education/internships to learn more!

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National Geographic 2010 Photography Internships

The National Geographic magazine will offer two photography internships during the summer or fall of 2010. The program is an opportunity for young photographers to
experience first-hand the rigors of life in the professional world. It is also an opportunity for us at the Geographic to scrutinize the work of those in whom we may have further interest. We are proud that many of our regular “shooters” are former summer interns.

One internship is automatically offered to the winner of the College Photographer of the Year contest administered by the University of Missouri, Columbia. For information go to www.cpoy.org.

The other internship is awarded based on a portfolio. It is primarily for college students – undergraduate or graduate—but we will also consider someone not currently in school. The purpose of the internship is experience and encouragement to those who aspire to be a photojournalist. Interns must be at least 21 years of age and U.S. citizens, or have appropriate student work documents.

Both internships are for fourteen weeks at a salary of $480 a week. When on assignment away from the city, the Geographic pays all expenses. Transportation expenses to and from Washington at the start and conclusion of the internship are covered by the Society. The interns are responsible for their own housing.

To apply, send us a single package that includes a portfolio of recent work (no more than 30 images), a resume, and a letter of recommendation from a photography teacher or established photojournalist. We are interested in strong photojournalism, your ability to produce a visual narrative, and original story ideas. CDs or DVDs are the preferred method of submission but portfolios may also be in the form of slides, prints or clippings of any combination, in color and/or black and white. Digital images should be JPEGs, sized to approximately 1600 wide, 72 dpi.

We will accept portfolios in early January and all must be postmarked by January 30, 2010.

Send to:
Susan Smith, Deputy Director of Photography
National Geographic Magazine
1145 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Please clearly label your envelope, “NGM Photography Internship,” and if you would like for us to return your portfolio, you must include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

You should expect to hear from us by email in early March 2010.

For more information about internship opportunities at National Geographic, visit www.nationalgeographic.com/jobs

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Guggenheim Museum Internship Program

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum offers a variety of internships students of junior-year college level or above, graduate students, postgraduates, and mature professionals pursuing further experience in the arts within a host of different departments.

There are four internship programs that we offer throughout the year. We offer our internships through the fall, spring, and summer semesters, as well as our academic year program. We encourage applicants to apply for placements for either three months (one semester) or six months (two semesters). Please mark this choice on your application form.

INTERNSHIP PERIODS
Spring: semester runs January–April (application deadline: November 1)
Summer: semester runs May/June–August (application deadline: January 10)
Fall: semester runs September–December (application deadline: May 1)
Academic year: semester runs September–April (application deadline: May 1)

Please note: We do not accept applications after the deadlines stated above. All applications sent by post must be postmarked before or on the deadlines above.


PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The objective of the internship program is to offer practical museum training experience to individuals interested in pursuing careers in the arts and museum field. Interns gain a general knowledge and broad understanding of how a particular department functions within the context of a major museum as well as specific skills related to a particular department's activities. Interns are assigned to a department based on their academic background, professional skills, interests, and career goals. Interns participate in the ongoing work of the department and complete specific projects or portions of larger departmental initiatives. Please see Departmental Descriptions for more information.

Fall, Spring, and Academic Year internships require a commitment of at least 16 hours a week (in addition to the Museum Culture Seminar Program) and summer internships are full-time, five days per week. All internships require a minimum commitment of three months and a maximum commitment of six months.

MUSEUM CULTURE SEMINAR PROGRAM
The Museum Culture Seminar Program forms an integral part of our internship program, meeting most Fridays throughout the semesters. The program includes field trips to sites such as auction houses, galleries, corporate collections, artists’ studios, and other museums. Discussion with Guggenheim Museum staff from a range of departments and awareness of a range of museum-related issues is facilitated. A field trip outside New York is planned for every semester. Attendance at all programming is required.

VISAS
International students are encouraged to apply. The Guggenheim Museum Internship Program is designated by the U.S. Government as a J-1 training program, and the museum will work with accepted applicants to assist them in procuring the necessary forms for a maximum three-month non-extendable and non-transferable J-1 visa. If you are applying for an internship lasting longer than three months, you are responsible for arranging your own J-1 visa through an independent host company to cover the entire period of your stay. For more information on visas please visit the U.S. Government Web site. All international applicants must demonstrate proficiency in spoken and written English and should provide any documentation or certificates relating to this in their application.


Although academic credit can often be arranged through interns' own colleges and universities, both academic-year internships and undergraduate summer internships are typically unpaid. The following stipends and awards are available:


SUMMER INTERNSHIPS FOR DIVERSITY IN THE MUSEUM PROFESSION
As part of the Guggenheim Museum's commitment to increasing the diversity of candidates entering the museum profession, the museum offers summer internship funding for two outstanding candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to museum careers. The internship is open to U.S. citizens only. The program encourages applications from African American, Alaskan Native, American Indian, Asian American, Hispanic, and Pacific Islander candidates. Preference will be given to candidates from the New York City area. Please indicate on your application if you wish to apply for this stipend. Stipends are $2,500 for nine weeks.


HILLA VON REBAY GRADUATE INTERNS
In honor of Baroness Hilla von Rebay, the Guggenheim Museum's first director, the Hilla von Rebay Foundation offers funding for up to twelve summer interns who are currently enrolled graduate students. Stipends are $1,000 for nine weeks.


HILLA VON REBAY FOUNDATION RESEARCH AWARD
The Hilla von Rebay Foundation awards two Guggenheim Museum graduate-level summer interns a grant in the amount of $500 for travel, research, and scholarship related to Hilla von Rebay, her circle, and the development of abstraction. Interested applicants who have been accepted into the Guggenheim summer program are invited to apply. More information is available upon request.


For more information on the Guggenheim Museum Internship Program and how to apply, please click HERE.

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National Portrait Gallery Internship Program

The National Portrait Gallery, as a museum of the Smithsonian Institution, offers formal internships to qualified applicants. A Smithsonian internship is a prearranged, structured learning experience that takes place within a specific time period, usually two to three months. The experience should be relevant both to the intern's academic and professional goals and to the professional disciplines represented at the Smithsonian.

Intern Positions

Various departments at the National Portrait Gallery sponsor interns throughout the year. Intern projects are based on interests and needs of the department, and are agreed upon by the mutual consent of the intern candidate and his or her supervisor.

- Office of Administration/Office of the Associate Director for Operations
- Center for Electronic Research and Outreach Services (CEROS)
- Conservation Department
- Office of Design and Production
Graphic Design Staff
Lighting Design Staff
- Office of External Affairs
Office of Development
Office of Public Affairs
- Office of Education
Intern and Docent Programs
Public Programs
Teacher Programs
Youth and Family Programs
- Department of Exhibitions and Collections Management
Office of Exhibitions
Office of Photographic Services
Office of the Registrar
- Department of History
Charles Willson Peale Family Papers Library
- Department of Painting and Sculpture
- Department of Photographs
- Department of Prints and Drawings
- Office of Publications


How to Apply

Please apply using the Smithsonian online application system at https://solaa.si.edu.

Please be aware that complete applications must include the following:
- Internship program application form
- Academic transcripts (unofficial are acceptable)
- Personal essay (use this to tell us how the internship will advance your academic/career goals)
- Two letters of reference

Deadline
The application deadline for summer 2010 internships is March 1, 2010.
Applications for fall, winter, and spring internships are accepted on an ongoing basis.

The length of time that an applicant is available as an intern is a consideration in the evaluation of applications. At present, stipends are not available. Interns are encouraged to have health insurance.

Eligibility
The National Portrait Gallery offers internships to undergraduate and graduate students and to individuals not affiliated with academic programs who have research or museum career interests. The availability of internships depends upon departmental projects and staff needs, as well as the background, skills, and interests of the applicant. Qualifications vary depending upon the project, but most are for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. Please read the specific intern positions above before selecting projects on your application.

Credit
The Smithsonian does not award college credit, but many U.S. colleges and universities will recognize academic work performed while interning. Contact your academic adviser for instructions on how to receive credit.
*Contact the Career Development Office for instructions on how to receive credit for an internship. 410-225-2420, careerdevelopment@mica.edu

Stipends
Most NPG internships are unpaid volunteer positions. Some funded internships are available on a competitive basis through the Office of Fellowships (202-633-7070).

Questions
If you have any questions about the application process, please send inquiries to npgInterns@si.edu. If you have questions concerning the SOLAA application, please go to the Help section on the SOLAA Web site.

For more information, click HERE.

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Housing Works Internships

Housing Works is committed to ending the twin crises of AIDS and homelessness.
We believe that all people have the right to a rich and empowering life. Since 1990, we have provided the highest quality services for homeless men, women, and children living with HIV and AIDS in New York City and beyond. Housing Works is a pioneer in Social Enterprise; a concept whereby non-profits run businesses to support their work and promote their mission. Housing Works businesses contribute more than $13 million annually to the organization and include 9 upscale thrift shops, one bookstore/café and full service catering company. This is a unique opportunity for a pair of Graphic Design Interns to work with a dynamic and growing organization.

The Housing Works' Design Team is looking for 2 design internships for a period of one semester or a term of 3 months each (applicants can be considered for consecutive semesters or terms). The Design Interns share responsibility for the design of a broad and diverse range of materials. These materials include but are not limited to: event branding/collateral, advertising, photo shoot support, signage, windows, print, direct mail, PoP, packaging and merchandising. Interns are assigned individual projects and work with other design staff on larger projects. Candidates should possess a sophisticated visual style, flexibility, and a compelling portfolio. Interests that could range from fashion, retail to healthcare a plus.

Responsibilities include:
- Develop speculative design directions on projects of various scales
- Support peers in design and marketing with team projects
- Prepare digital mechanical files for press
- Manage a digital and physical archive of Design projects

Qualifications include:
- Matriculated status at a BFA, MFA or BA program in graphic design or visual communication. Candidates studying interaction design or advertising may also be considered.
- Junior and Senior levels preferred, but exemplary cases will be considered for lower levels and recent graduates
- Excellent Typographic Skills
- Mac OS X proficiency (at least InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Knowledge of print production processes a plus
- Successful candidates must have good communication and organizational skills
- Be able to handle solid deadlines
- International candidates must be in possession of a valid US work visa for the entire internship period
- The ability to be flexible, nimble, resourceful and dynamic in practice is a huge plus.

For consideration send: a PDF letter of interest with a current résumé to Silas Munro, Design Director, s.munro@housingworks.org; a web URL portfolio or a PDF containing no more than 10 samples of design work; Please no phone calls.

Compensation is for internship credit. Includes a stipend for transit and lunch costs.

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