2008 summer internships
The Detroit News offers 12-week summer internships to college students who are juniors, seniors or recent college graduates who can assume a standard workload at a daily, metropolitan newspaper. Internship opportunities are available for reporters, copy editors, photographers, graphic artists/page designers and within our online operations.
The News offers hands-on experience and provides training sessions on various journalism and newsroom-related topics throughout the summer.
Applicants should have completed at least one prior internship or have had experience at student publications. Interns are paid $524 a week.
To apply, please submit the following: cover letter, resume, seven to 10 work samples, three references and a 300-word statement on your strongest influence in journalism.
Mail application package to:
Walter Middlebrook, Director of Recruiting & Community Affairs
The Detroit News
615 W. Lafayette Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48226
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by Nov. 16, 2007
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