Tuesday, November 8, 2011

MADISON MAGAZINE EDITORIAL INTERNSHIP

Are you interested in being an intern at Madison MagazineMadison Magazine interns gain valuable experience in the journalism field. Interns write, edit, fact-check and work on special projects with our editorial staff. Past Madison Magazine interns have gone on to work for newspapers, trade publications, the UW–Madison, American Girl, freelance for national publications and work for our very own Channel3000.com website as news editor.
Editorial: We want you to get as much experience in the magazine publishing business as possible, so as an editorial intern, you will:
  • Participate in weekly edit meetings where we develop story ideas and cover concepts, work with the art department on design and layout for each issue and plan special issues like the City Guide and Best of Madison
  • Assist the editors with special projects. Recent examples include our annual Best of Madison awards, Best Neighborhoods, and best doctors and lawyers
  • Write articles that will get published in the magazine
  • Assist with our OverTones monthly arts and entertainment listings, which includes art exhibits, music, theater, literature events, festivals and more
  • Fact-check articles for publication
  • Maintain the print and online restaurant guide
  • Write expanded articles for Channel3000.com, WISC-TV3’s website
In addition, motivated interns will have the opportunity to learn about media convergence in broadcast and on the web, and explore their particular interest areas.
Hours: 10 hours per week minimum
Credit: Academic credit for undergrad/graduate students if desired (optional)
Deadline: Summer: April 15, Fall: August 1, Spring: December 1 Interns MUST be familiar with Madison Magazine when applying for this internship!
Mail submissions preferred over email submissions. Please send a resume, cover letter and three clips or work samples (preferably published; if you don't have published work, please send appropriate samples to demonstrate your writing ability)to:

Shayna Miller
Associate/Style Editor
7025 Raymond Rd.
Madison, WI 53719
608-270-3627
smiller@madisonmagazine.com

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