DU Office of Communications & Marketing (OCM)

Position: Internship
Date: Spring 2007
Contact: Christine Cole
Assistant Managing Editor
University of Denver Magazine
303-871-2776
ccole4@du.edu
Hours: Commitment of 15­ hours per week (preferred) for three academic quarters (preferred), or no less than two quarters and no less than 10 hours per week
Paid: The intern will earn a $1,000 stipend per quarter
Deadlines: N/A
Brief Job Description

Office of Communications & Marketing Internship Program

INTERNSHIP IN PRINT JOURNALISM

Editorial Assistant, University of Denver Magazine

The DU Office of Communications & Marketing (OCM) seeks an intern editorial assistant to help with writing, research and publication of the University of Denver Magazine, the University’s award-winning alumni magazine, which has a circulation of 95,000. The internship also will pay $50 upon acceptance for each bylined article. The intern may be asked to attend and report on some after-hours or off-campus events as his/her schedule allows; the magazine will reimburse the intern for related expenses. The intern’s schedule may be flexible, with some hours worked outside of the office. However, the intern will be expected to work with his/her supervisor to determine a regular work schedule, request time off in advance, be on time and meet all deadlines. The position will accommodate time off during scheduled school holidays and final exams. Journalism experience and knowledge of A.P. style is preferred.

The editorial assistant will: Write and report on short profiles, news briefs and other articles for the magazine

  • Write and assemble regular columns for the magazine, including class notes and obituaries
  • Write at least one 600-word department article for the magazine
  • Conduct background research for stories as needed
  • Fact-check for editors as needed
  • Participate in editorial, design, and other meetings as schedule allows
  • Receive bylines on most articles he/she writes, as well as a credit in the magazine’s masthead
  • When the internship commences, present his/her supervisor with a list of goals for the internship—what he/she wishes to learn/accomplish
  • Work with editor to strengthen copy editing and content editing skills as needed (intern will be expected to know or learn A.P. style)
  • Work with editor to improve writing and reporting skills as needed
  • Keep privileged information confidential and protect the privacy of the University’s students, faculty, staff and alumni
Additional Information, Application Procedure

OCM intern requirements:

  • Junior, senior or graduate class standing
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Letter of faculty recommendation
  • Demonstrated experience or equivalent coursework in the desired internship area (portfolios, work samples, etc. are encouraged)

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