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2006-07 Nondaily Newspaper Internships
AMELIA – The Amelia Bulletin Monitor
The Amelia Bulletin Monitor, located in Amelia Court House (about 30 mins. SW of Richmond), has a
year-round and/or summertime internship opportunity available. The position will offer some compensation
and will require 20-30 hours weekly. We will expose the right candidate to all facets of weekly production,
including news writing, photography, layout, advertising, circulation, and graphic arts. Interested
candidates should submit letter of interest, resume and samples of writing to Ann Salster, Publisher,
The Amelia Bulletin Monitor, P.O. Box 123, Amelia, Va. 23002 or e-mail
ann@ameliamonitor.com. Students currently enrolled in journalism programs are encouraged to
apply. Successful completion of at least one college-level writing class is preferred, but not required.
FINCASTLE - The Fincastle Herald
The Fincastle Herald offers one unpaid editorial internship in fall, spring and summer. Duties include reporting
(primarily community news and features), page design, some photography. An applicant must have completed at least
his or her sophomore year, be majoring in communications or journalism, have completed basic reporting and writing
classes, and preferably have worked on student newspaper. No formal application is necessary on initial inquiry, but do
include background information as noted above. Write to: Ed McCoy, The Fincastle Herald, P.O. Box 127, Fincastle, VA
24090. E-mail herald@rbnet.com. Contact needed at least two months
prior to when intern will be available.
GALAX - The Gazette
The Gazette, a 3-day-a-week newspaper, offers one unpaid internship in the news department. Journalism/communications
majors preferred. Skills preferred include a proven ability to write clearly, typing, some photography and electronic makeup.
Intern will learn news writing, feature writing, production, general assignment and beat coverage, photography, electronic
makeup and how to perform on deadline. Send résumé and clips to Chuck Burress, The Gazette, P.O. Box 68, Galax, VA 24333. No
deadline date.
POWHATAN - Powhatan Today
Powhatan Today, located about 30 minutes from Richmond, offers unpaid internships in
the editorial department all year long. Editorial interns write features, sports articles,
take photographs and assist the editor. Interns have the chance to learn how a small,
community newspaper works. If desired, interns may also learn how to design and lay out
the newspaper and how to scan photographs. Send résumé and clips to Editor, Powhatan Today,
P.O. Box 10, Powhatan, VA 23139.
RICHMOND - Style Weekly
Style Weekly offers unpaid internships during the fall and spring semesters, as well
as during the summer. The city's 23-year-old newsmagazine, with a circulation of 42,500,
features news, entertainment, culture and opinion. Interns work closely with editors and
other editorial staff to develop content for the magazine, appropriate to their skill
level and interest. We look for interns who are independent, creative and enthusiastic
about journalism. Internships are also available in sales, marketing and promotions. Online
at www.styleweekly.com. Send résumé and clips to Editor Jason Roop, 1707 Summit Ave.,
Suite 201, Richmond, VA 23225. Phone (804) 358-0825. Fax (804) 355-9089. E-mail
jason.roop@styleweekly.com.
ROSSLYN - Washington Business Journal
Washington Business Journal is looking for an intern who would like to help us produce the
weekly paper the Washington business community relies on. If you're cheerful, helpful, and can
cope with everything from list research to some writing and perhaps reporting tasks, we'd like
to talk to you. We can provide you an opportunity to learn what makes a newspaper thrive, and,
if all works out, the chance to get a couple of bylines for your clip file. Internships can be
flexible during the school year. We're at 1555 Wilson Blvd., Suite 400, in Rosslyn -- about
three blocks from the Rosslyn Metro. Please call or e-mail Amanda Long at (703) 816-8333 or
along@bizjournals.com if you're interested.
VINTON - The Vinton Messenger
The Vinton Messenger offers one unpaid editorial internship in fall, spring and summer. Duties
include reporting (primarily community news and features), page design, some photography. An
applicant must have completed at least his or her sophomore year, be majoring in communications
or journalism, have completed basic reporting and writing classes, preferably has worked on
student newspaper. No formal application is necessary on initial inquiry, but do include
background information as noted above. Write to: Meg Hibbert, Vinton Messenger, P.O. Box 1125,
Salem, VA 24153 or e-mail salemtimes@rbnet.com.
Contact needed at least two months prior to when intern will be available.
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