Seeking Interns: Carolina Parent

Looking for a fall internship? This Triangle publication is hiring interns. Apply today, and good luck!

Job/Internship Type: Unpaid/College course credit
Company/Publication Name: Carolina Parent
Location: Durham, NC

Description:

Carolina Parent is a media company that publishes free monthly magazines, annual guides, e-newsletters and a website as resources for parents and others who care about and work with children in the Triangle. We are the primary source of information for area families with children from the ages of newborn through teens, distributing approximately 44,000 magazines each month at sites in the Triangle. Carolina Parent also provides special events and social media engagement for parents.

Editorial interns work directly with the editors and other staff and may be introduced to different aspects of the magazine. They are expected to take responsibility for their own special projects and daily tasks, which vary with the monthly production cycle. News-style interviewing and writing experience and knowledge of Associated Press style is required for editorial interns.

Internship positions need to be for course credit and are not paid positions. Interns must commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Schedule specifics are negotiable. Enthusiastic and creative individuals with great ideas and a sense of humor thrive in our office. Our supportive work environment reflects our dedication to individual achievement within a cooperative team atmosphere. We work with Macs and PCs.

Interested students should e-mail a resume, cover letter and at least two news or feature writing samples to:

Crickett Gibbons
Editor, Carolina Parent
cgibbons@carolinaparent.com