Deadlines approaching for summer 2009 newspaper internships

We just finished Homecoming weekend at ACU and Abilene is yet to have its first freeze of the season, but believe it or not it's time to apply now for some of next summer's best newspaper internships. Some of the larger daily newspapers have summer 2009 internship deadlines as early as Nov. 1. If you want to know more, two sources worth checking are the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP), which publishes an annual directory of newspaper internships, and the Texas Daily Newspaper Association (TDNA). E-mail me if you want to see a PDF version of ACP's directory. We have more information on the TDNA on the JMC bulletin board on the third floor of the Don Morris Center. You'll need to act quickly to compete for the best spots.

New internship opportunities

It's not too early to start looking for an internship for next spring or summer. Here are some of the latest internship opportunities:

1. Leanne Baldwin at the Abilene Philharmonic needs an intern who can put together a blog, podcasting and other social media/multimedia projects. Her contact info is lbaldwin@abilenephilharmonic.org or by phone at 677-6710. One note of caution: This may or may not qualify for your JMC internship. We will need to learn more specifics about the program first. However, it would be great experience for the right student, regardless of whether it counts for your internship or not. Before starting this or any other internship, be sure to e-mail me (dah01a@acu.edu) with the specifics and get approval.
   
   
   
2. The Texas Daily Newspaper Association (www.tdna.org) will make information available by next week for its 2009 summer internship program at daily newspapers throughout Texas. Some of the larger newspapers have application deadlines as early as Nov. 1, so check this source quickly if interested.
   
3. Applications are now available for the American Association of Advertising Agencies' 2009 Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP). This program gives multicultural students the chance to gain valuable work experience through a 10-week summer internship at a real world advertising agency. Last year, MAIP had one of its largest classes of interns (147).
   
   The MAIP Student Application package can be downloaded from the following link at the AAAA MAIP Web site: http://www.aaaa-maip.org/apply.php. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. EST on Dec. 5.
   
4. The Associated Press is seeking applications for its 12-week summer photojournalism internship program. The deadline to apply is Nov. 14. More information can be found at www.ap.org (see the "careers" tab). Here is a summary of the required steps:
   
   • A 300-word autobiographical essay on this topic: “The Associated Press seeks to recruit and retain a workforce that embodies a wide range of talents, experiences, achievements and journalistic skills. Please describe the qualities and accomplishments you would bring to the company.”
   • A resume and cover letter (please include your projected graduation date)
   • A portfolio of your work. Submissions should be a collection of jpeg images with captions on a CD. You should forego programs that include music or special transitions. A link to a website may be offered as a substitute for a CD.
   • Two letters of reference, at least one from a professor or faculty adviser on school letterhead
   • An interview with an AP chief of bureau
   • A completed employment application
   
5. The Association for Women in Sports Media awards scholarships and paid summer internships to female college students pursuing careers in sports writing, editing, broadcasting, Web production and public relations.
   
   For complete details, please visit www.awsmonline.org.
   
   All interns receive a $1,000 scholarship, plus $300 toward travel expenses to the annual AWSM convention, waived convention fees and free lodging at the host hotel. Copy editing interns receive an additional $1,000 scholarship from the Associated Press Sports Editors.
   
   Organizations that have hosted interns in the past include Sports Illustrated, ESPN, USA Track & Field, MLB.com and the St. Petersburg Times.
   
   Applications must be submitted via the online application system by Oct. 31.
   
   Any questions? Please send an e-mail to AWSMintern@hotmail.com
   
   
6. Like horses? Please see the following news release for an internship that may be for you:
   
   
   AMERICAN HORSE PUBLICATIONS
   PRESS RELEASE
   For more information, contact: Chris Brune
   49 Spinnaker Circle Dr., South Daytona, FL 32119
   (386) 760-7743 / Fax (386) 760-7728 / Email AHorsePubs@aol.com
   www.americanhorsepubs.org
   2009 AHP Internship Handbook and Applications Available Online
   OCTOBER 3, 2008 - The 2009 Internship Handbook and applications are now available online to college students who have an interest in horses and seek a career in equine publishing. The AHP Internship Program is a great way to provide students with the resume-building experience that’s so critical to today’s job market. Interns gain valuable hands-on real life experience and AHP members acquire additional help when and where they need it most.
   AHP is the nation’s only non-profit professional association of over 470 members dedicated to promoting better understanding and cooperation within the equine publishing industry. Membership consists primarily of equine-related magazines, newsletters, and tabloids/newspapers as well as individuals, businesses and organizations serving the equine publishing industry.
   AHP serves as the umbrella organization for the internship program and is responsible for creating the application process, providing the forms, the mailing list, and a directory of the participating AHP member publications and businesses. The Internship Handbook includes program guidelines, expectations and responsibilities of the intern and the AHP participating member, and a directory of AHP participants. Each listing includes the publication or company name, a brief description, types of internships offered, availability/duration, requirements, information on compensation and housing, and contact information. Students apply directly to the AHP member, who will choose the applicants that best meet their needs. AHP members may hire more than one intern.
   American Horse Publications also offers students wishing to become involved in the equine publishing industry an opportunity to join the association and participate in other student programs.
   Student Membership is open to high school, college, and graduate students for an annual fee of $25. Student Members receive a certificate of membership, an opportunity to attend the AHP annual seminar at a reduced registration fee, a free listing in the online AHP Membership Directory, the AHP monthly newsletter, “AHP For the record,” and are eligible to enter the Student classes in the AHP annual Awards Contest.
   Students who are pursuing a career in equine publishing are eligible to compete for American Horse Publications 2009 Student Award. A senior in high school or an undergraduate college student at the start of the 2008-2009 school year, with at least one semester before graduation, has a chance to win a cash award of $1,000 plus an all-expense paid trip to AHP's annual meeting and seminar to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 25-27, 2009.The Student Award Winner will have an opportunity to meet leading equine publishing professionals and discuss career possibilities. The AHP Student Award Contest is open to residents of the US and Canada only.
   The AHP Student Mentoring Program is designed to provide students with insight into a career in the equine publishing industry through interaction with AHP professionals. The AHP Mentoring Program is open to all student AHP members.
   The 2009 Internship Handbook and applications is available online at www.americanhorsepubs.org. Printed handbooksmay be obtained by contacting Christine W. Brune, Executive Director, American Horse Publications, 49 Spinnaker Circle, South Daytona, FL 32119, (386) 760-7743, Fax: (386) 760-7728, e-mail: AHorsePubs@aol.com.
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