Work With Us: Intern at Print

Requirements

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• A commitment of approximately 20 hours a week for at least three months.

• Must be able to receive school credit for the internship.

• Editorial interns: Must have documented interest in journalism and/or creative writing; must be conversant with all relevant computer software; should be able to provide writing samples on request. Must have unparalleled organizational skills.

• Art interns: Must be conversant with Adobe Creative Suite and all other relevant software; should be able to provide samples of work on request. Must have strong communication and organizational skills.

• Web interns: Must have experience implementing and making templates for Wordpress, and must also be completely conversant with CSS and HTML.

All applicants should be familiar with Print and printmag.com.

For immediate consideration, please email your resume and cover letter (including clips for editorial internships) to: careers@fwmedia.com.

How to Apply

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All applicants should send a cover letter and resume to careers@fwmedia.com.

Editorial interns: Please also include at least two samples of your written work.

Art interns: Please send a link to your online portfolio or attach a PDF of your recent design work.

Application deadlines

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For each department, there are internship openings available during three periods per year, corresponding with each academic semester: Fall/Winter, Winter/Spring, and Summer.

We are currently seeking interns for the Fall/Winter 2010/11.

Work With Us: Intern at Print

by Print staff

Print is seeking highly organized interns to work in its editorial and art departments. These internships offer an excellent opportunity to learn first-hand the day-to-day operations of an international magazine. Candidates for these positions should have a passion for design and journalism.

Print's interns make major contributions to the magazine and website, writing articles, assisting with the design of layouts, and perfecting the way the website looks and functions. Our interns also have a proven track record of success in their careers after Print—many have gone on to work at leading publications, design firms, and agencies.

Please address all questions about Print's internships to this address: careers@fwmedia.com.

Editorial interns

Editorial interns work closely with the staff to produce and generate ideas for the magazine and website. Duties include researching and fact-checking articles; pitching and writing pieces for the magazine and website; supporting the online team in maintaining the website; providing editorial and administrative support during the production process; and contributing ideas for new products.

Art interns

Art interns function as an integral part of the design team, working on most visual aspects of the magazine and website. Responsibilities include assisting with production, which entails color correction, file conversion, and ensuring layouts are fit to print (CMYK images, correct bleeds, updated links), as well as designing page layouts and in-house collateral. Art interns will also be expected secure art for the magazine and web, to archive Print for the web, and to organize the physical archive. Art interns will also be involved in maintaining and creating content for the website.

Web development interns

Web interns are crucial to the further development of Print's web presence. Candidates for this position must have experience implementing and making templates for Wordpress, and must also be completely conversant with CSS and HTML. Familiarity with PHP, Javascript, MySQL, Actionscript, and XML is preferable. Candidates should also have some experience using Photoshop, translating templates into code.

Please note that Print's internships are conducted on a for-credit basis. Any applicant to the program must be able to receive credit for the internship (or must be remunerated by his or her school in another manner already established by that school).

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