The Flint Journal has two internship openings for the summer. We are community journalists, focusing on local coverage.

The papers of MLive Media Group are online first, print second. Deadlines for daily assignments are constant – post it ASAP. The print product is delivered Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays and all content for them are taken from the online posts.

Interns make up the majority of our photo staff so we are looking for people who work well by themselves and with our team of reporters. We are looking for interns who are strong photojournalists and require interns to write complete, accurate cutlines and sometimes copy blocks to go with their photos.

Our paid internships are six months long and can last an entire year. We require interns to have a reliable vehicle with proper insurance. We pay mileage monthly. Nikon pool gear is available to share but interns should have at least one good camera body and basic lenses. Please make sure to include your strongest images, a cover letter and resume with references. Previous intern experience is not required.

Portfolios should be sent to:
Ryan Garza, Chief Photographer
The Flint Journal
540 S. Saginaw St.
Suite 101
Flint, MI 48502

Links to portfolios and resumes are preferred to be e-mailed to rgarza1@mlive.com.

Deadlines for internships:
March 1 for summer/fall (Internship will start in May/June and run through the end of the year)
October 1 for spring/summer (Internship will start in January and run through the summer)*
(Internships can go for a full year.)*

The Chicago Reporter seeks to fill two part-time Photography Internship positions (three days/week) for the summer (May- August or June-September), one of which will be a minority internship. The goal of the minority internship program is to encourage diversity in the newsroom and to support college students and recent graduates from historically underrepresented groups.

The Reporter is an award-winning investigative magazine that has been reporting on issues of race and poverty since 1972. The magazine publishes short- and long-form articles that are repackaged and distributed across multiple platforms—print, Web, radio and TV—with nearly a dozen collaborative partners, including NBC5 Chicago, Chicago Public Media, Chicago Now, The Huffington Post and The New York Times via the Chicago News Cooperative.

Photography Interns will accompany reporters on their investigations and shoot a variety of photos for print and online. Photography interns will also produce independent photo essays, slideshows and videos; and other duties as assigned. Successful candidates will be strong visual storytellers and have training in still and multimedia photography, as well as a solid understanding of editing and preparing photos for web and print distribution. Some evening or weekend work may be required. A monthly stipend of $500 will be provided.

Qualifications:

College junior, senior or recent graduate (2011 or 2012)
Experience shooting events and people
Must have DSLR camera and other necessary equipment
Proficient in Adobe PhotoShop
Highly organized, self-motivated, punctual, and able to work under tight deadlines
Previous experience at a newspaper, magazine or other publication preferred
Fluency in Spanish a plus
Experience with video-editing software such as Adobe Premiere a plus
Eligibility for the Minority Internship Position:

The program is open to African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders or Native Americans
Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident and be eligible to work in the United States.
The Chicago Reporter is an equal opportunity employer.

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APPLY ONLINE NOW - http://www.chicagoreporter.com/summer-2012-photojournalism-internship-application

Application Checklist

Resume (acceptable file types: pdf, txt, doc, docx, max. 3MB)
Portfolio (acceptable file types: jpg, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, mov, zip, max. 3MB OR link to website)
Two letters of recommendation (acceptable file types: txt, pdf, doc, docx, max. 1MB each)
Please note: Only online applications will be accepted. Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Thursday, March 15. No phone calls, please.

Applications due by March 2, 2012 (so apply NOW, don’t wait till the last minute).

Description:
The Associated Press is offering paid journalism internships for the summer of 2012 in 10 U.S. cities (including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.) and 10 international locations (including London, Jerusalem, Seoul, Mexico City, Rome, Bangkok, Johannesburg, New Delhi, Rio de Janeiro and Moscow).

The interns will contribute to AP’s text, video and photos report from these bureaus for 12 weeks this summer. Although a primary format may be declared – depending on interest and ability – the internships will provide experience and training in all three. Interns will attend and contribute to all-format editorial meetings. Assignments will be made by a trainer who will also provide performance appraisals during the course of the internship.

Interns will be expected to be fast thinkers and show creativity and strong news judgment. They should be strong storytellers who are able to recognize interesting news elements, suggest their own story ideas and angles and incorporate them in stories, video and still images. Interns should be comfortable interacting with a diverse group of co-workers and interview subjects.

Interns will be expected to keep up-to-date with news in the city or region and its relevance to national and international affairs. Responsibilities will include tracking down information, conducting interviews, monitoring social media, and covering breaking news stories, either by phone or going to the scene. Assignments may include covering general, sports, business or entertainment spot news or features.

Interns will contribute to the text news report – reporting and writing their own stories under the direct supervision of an editor. Editors will train interns on such areas as interview techniques, sourcing, databases and AP style. Interns will be expected to become familiar with – and abide by – the AP’s statement of values and principles governing ethics.

Staff photographers will supervise interns on visual storytelling techniques. Where possible interns will accompany staff photographers on assignments, assist with arrangements in the field, and shoot photos. Interns will be trained in the use of photo editing software – Photoshop and Photomechanic – as well as transmission. Training will include photojournalism ethics, especially on authenticity.

Interns will assist in the production of video stories, including non-linear editing and writing story summaries and scripts for broadcast. They will research and set up video news and feature stories and occasionally join location shoots, or do their own shooting, if they possess the required skills. Interns may also assist with content management and translations.

Qualifications:

Applicants must be:
a) Current full-time students within two years of earning an undergraduate degree or
b) Current full-time graduate students or
c) Students who graduated December 2011 or later.

Must be able to show proof of legal authorization to participate in a 12-week internship in the assigned country prior to the start of the internship.
Must have demonstrated proficiency speaking and writing in the English language and command of the local language for the assigned country.
Good general knowledge of U.S. and international affairs.
Good writing skills and the ability to recognize grammatical and factual errors.
Relevant coursework or experience in a cross-format environment (text, video, photos, interactive graphics, etc.) is highly desirable.
Knowledge of online and social media news venues.
Highly organized and attentive to detail; able to multi-task and manage projects as assigned.
Self-starter with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Submission materials:

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 as an intern.”
A resume and cover letter (please include your projected graduation date).
Three to five examples of your work (links to a website of your clips, photos, multimedia work and video are preferred).
Two letters of reference, one from a professor or faculty adviser on college/university letterhead and the second from a prior internship or employer.
Your application materials must be submitted by March 2, 2012.

Founded in 1846, AP is the largest and oldest news organization in the world, serving as a source of news, photos, graphics, audio and video for more than one billion people a day. AP has more than 4,000 employees working in more than 240 bureaus worldwide. The AP report is distributed in four languages: English, German, French and Spanish. The report is translated into many more languages by international subscribers.

AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with applicable nondiscrimination laws.