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The Society of Professional Journalists is seeking 12 interns for The Working Press, a daily tabloid newspaper and online news site, that will cover the Excellence in Journalism 2012 conference. Collegiate student reporters, editors, photographers and designers are invited to apply for these select positions.

This year’s conference is set for September 20-22 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Selected interns will need to arrive in Ft. Lauderdale on Wednesday, September 19 and attend a mandatory 3 p.m. staff meeting. The internship ends Sunday, September 23 at Noon.

You provide:
— Energy, talent, great ideas and a good attitude
— Your transportation to and from Ft. Lauderdale
— Photographers: Bring your own gear (digital)
— Selected interns will have out-of-pocket expenses to cover. (Examples: Meals not provided by SPJ and incidental room expenses).

The Society provides:
— Complimentary convention registration
— Complimentary accommodations at convention hotel
— Some, but not all, meals
— Mentoring by professional journalists
— Networking venues
— A place to showcase your talents in front of many professionals

Eligibility

Applicants must:
— Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in journalism or a related field (graphic design, photography, etc)
— Not graduate before the start of the internship
— Be available to be in Ft. Lauderdale from September 19-23, 2012.

Applications will be accepted via mail or e-mail. The following must be submitted or your application will not be considered:
— Completed application [PDF]
— Cover letter (include paragraph detailing your knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Soundslides, WordPress, etc.)
— Résumé (include three references with complete contact information)
— Three published clips, layouts or photos (relevant to the position you are applying for) Clips should be on 8.5 x 11 paper. You may also include two links to multimedia packages you have completed.

Mailed application postmark deadline: April 19, 2012
(Emailed applications must be sent by Midnight, EST, on April 19, 2012)

Mail two sets of your application materials to:
Society of Professional Journalists
Attn: The Working Press
3909 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208

Or e-mail your application to Lauren Rochester.

(If e-mailing application, the following file types will be accepted: PDF, Microsoft Word documents and JPG files).

Application materials will not be returned. Past interns of The Working Press are not eligible to apply.

Applicants will be notified of their status by May 18, 2012.

Questions about The Working Press?

Contact Lauren Rochester, Awards Coordinator, at 317/927-8000 ext. 210 or via e-mail.

Note: As a Working Press intern, the Society retains all rights to the work you produce during the convention as part of your internship.