Saturday, July 28, 2012

Seeking Interns: QSR and Carolina Woman

Looking for a fall internship? These Triangle publications are hiring interns. Apply today, and good luck!

Job/Internship Type: Paid Internship
Company/Publication Name: QSR Magazine
Location: Chapel Hill, N.C.


Description: QSR magazine, is looking for a few (anywhere from 2-3) interns this fall for a paid editorial position.


A business-to-business publisher located close to UNC in Chapel Hill is looking for part-time, paid editorial interns to begin work in Fall 2012. We publish QSR magazine, QSRmagazine.com, and RMGTmagazine.com, which are leading information resources for the national restaurant industry. Interns will have the opportunity to build his or her portfolio by writing several short and long stories for both the print issue of QSR and the websites. Other duties include copy editing and posting articles to our websites, among other things. We prefer a junior or senior who can work at least 10­–15 hours a week during Fall semester, with an opportunity to continue for the full academic year. Past interns have gone on to secure full-time positions at major publishing companies.


Please send cover letters, resumes, and three writing clips to Sam Oches at sam@qsrmagazine.com.



Job/Internship Type: Unpaid Internship
Company/Publication Name: Carolina Woman Magazine
Location: Chapel Hill, N.C.

Description: Unpaid internships in the spring, summer and fall are available to students at accredited colleges and universities. Due to the number of applications received for each position, the program is very competitive. Our office, which is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., is located on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill.Organized and outgoing multi-taskers who enjoy learning in a fast-paced environment thrive at Carolina Woman. Past interns have gone on to the staffs of leading media companies, such as Oprah, Vogue and iVillage – to name a just a few!

Journalism/Editorial Assistant

What’s the secret to breaking into journalism? Publish, publish and publish some more! Carolina Woman’s interns write feature stories for our 100,000+ readers in the Triangle. The articles cover a range of diverse, compelling subjects – everything from fashion to finance – there’s something exciting for everyone. You’ll also have the chance to act as a liaison with the many events we sponsor, drafting agreements and fielding questions.
Duties Include:
• Writing and editing articles for publication in the print magazine
• Maintaining and increasing Internet presence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and our website
• Connecting with coordinators of local events for media sponsorship
• Working with individuals, businesses and organizations in the Triangle for media coverage
• Taking charge of organizing information in Excel, email and print

Advertising/Marketing Assistant

Can you sell snow to a snowman? Would you like to learn? Here’s your chance to use and acquire marketing skills at a highly successful monthly publication, right here in the Triangle. Our Director of Advertising will personally teach you sales tactics as well as how media space is bought and sold. Work closely with Carolina Woman’s prestigious clientele, handling customer service with finesse and professionalism.
Duties include:
• Researching potential new clients
• Maintaining client database
• Enhancing and improving magazine circulation
• Assisting in advertising sales
• Working with the Advertising Director to determine magazine layout

Graphic Design/Mixed-Media Internship


Do you have an eye for what looks good? Exercise your aesthetic creativity in one of the Triangle’s most popular local publications. Carolina Woman’s Graphic Designer will work closely with you to create our vibrant, eye-catching monthly. As part of the experience of working in a fast-paced print media environment, interns will have the chance to participate in every aspect of the business, from brainstorming, to crafting, to proofing, to producing and finally to publication.
Duties include:
• Designing stories and ads on Adobe InDesign
• Assisting Advertising Director in magazine layout
• Reading proofs and checking facts
• Maintaining and increasing Internet presence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and our website
• Developing information on multiple databases

If interested in applying for one of these positions, email cover letter and resume to publisher@carolinawoman.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

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