Tell Us Detroit Spring/Summer 08 Journalism Internship Program

If you are seeking an opportunity to perform the duties of a journalist with a local news service, where you will actually report on stories rather than merely fetch coffee, read on. The average intern in our program walks away with up to twenty story clips by program end. Your stories will be read worldwide.

The Journalism Internship Program provides opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students who want to gain hands-on experience in preparation for a successful career in Journalism. The program runs from March 31 - August 31, 2008.

Internships are available in the following departments: Automotive, Business, City Desk, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Features, Government, Health and Wellness, Hi-Tech, Photography, Politics, Science and Technology, Sports,  Videography and Web Development.

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Requirements:
College students who have achieved second year status are eligible. A variety of majors qualify including Print Journalism, Broadcasting, Communication, Public Relations, Advertising, English, Political Science, Sports and more. Participants must have good computer skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities and knowledge of current events. A 3.0 GPA or above is recommended. Students must live in the Detroit metro area during internship period, own a computer with internet access, have transportation and be able to meet the minimum time commitment.

Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship. The opportunity offers the intern real-world skills as well as portfolio pieces as part of career preparation. Students seeking college credits should provide documentation on school letterhead confirming that they will receive credit for the internship. This documentation must be on file prior to start date.

Candidates are required to submit a resume, essays, and writing samples.

Send resume to: intern@tellusdetroit.com