Twenty newspapers have been selected to receive funding to host a paid intern during summer 2010. The program promotes the value of working at Oklahoma newspapers and benefits students as they begin their professional careers. The program is made possible by a grant from the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation.
Student Applications:
Eligibility
To receive an ONF paid internship, students must be:
a) A U.S. Citizen or permanent U.S. resident
b) Enrolled in a U.S. college or university
c) Majoring in journalism or an equivalent degree program
d) Enrolled full time as a sophomore, junior or senior during the 2009-10 academic year
e) Demonstrating a career commitment to newspaper journalism
Salary
The internship salary is $320 per week for a total of $2,560 (40-hour work week, before taxes). Some newspapers may invite interns to work longer than eight weeks, and some papers may pay more than $320 per week. Hosting newspapers are instructed to distribute the internship salary as part of regular staff payroll. In order to receive the full salary, interns must successfully complete the eight-week internship program
Application
The application form for the 2011 summer internship period will be available in FALL 2010. Complete the application form and prepare the following documents that should be submitted with your application:
- Resume' listing your work experience and academic achievements.
- A written statement describing your journalism work experience, achievements and career goals within the industry. In your answer, please include how you plan to achieve those goals, and what you expect to be doing professionally five and ten years after graduation.
- Three samples of your journalistic work showing a demonstrated ability in reporting, editing, page design, photography, ad design or ad sales.
- Your most recent college transcript.
Mail your application and required documents to:
Oklahoma Newspaper Foundation,
3601 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105.
Student applications should be postmarked no later than February 14, 2011.
Questions? Call (405) 499-0026 or 1-888-815-2672 (toll-free in OK).