Internships
Internships
HOW TO GET A JOURNALISM INTERNSHIP
Located in the heart of Chicago, in close proximity to major news outlets and the many internships they offer, Columbia College Chicago is an ideal launching pad for a career in journalism.
All students interested in Journalism internships must be of junior standing or have at least 60 credits completed (transfer students must complete one full semester as journalism major at Columbia) and partial completion of coursework in major track. Students must also have a 3.0 cumulative GPA, or "B" average in journalism courses
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply for an internship, all interested students must make an appointment with their internship coordinator several weeks prior to registration. Students must also prepare resumes and writing samples/portfolios for review by the internship coordinators.
For all internships, contact:
Jennifer Halperin
Internship Coordinator, Journalism Department
312-369-8994
jhalperin@colum.edu
Students are also encouraged to keep informed about current internship opportunities, which are publicly posted in the Journalism Department as well as the Web site. They must also receive approval from internship coordinator to apply for internships and receive departmental credit. Students who seek placement without prior approval risk denial of credit.
Prestigious internships lure students eastward for summer
This summer, a trio of magazine journalism students at Columbia headed east for coveted internships at nationally known publications covering a wide variety of subjects.
Steve Yaccino, who will graduate from Columbia in December, landed a prestigious Association of Managing Editors internship and spent the summer in Washington, D.C., at US News and World Report. He worked in the magazine’s education department, pitching, reporting and writing stories for the print magazine as well as its On Education blog (http://www.usnews.com/blogs/on-education/index.html). He published three blog reports, and also worked on a new website feature, and continues to freelance for the magazine now that he has returned to Chicago.
“Things have to move at a quick pace to get the magazine out each week,’’ says Yaccino, who previously interned with Chicago magazine and the online Beachwood Reporter. “I could tell right away that I would only get back what I put into this job. It's hard work.’’
Yaccino was one of only 37 students selected nationally for a paid ASME internship; as part of that program, he attended weekly lunches hosted by various publications. One week “we sat around a table with National Geographic Traveler's (editor in chief) and chatted about the current
state of the magazine industry. I think it's an exciting time to be in magazines.’’
Juniors Ebony Haynes and Chrissy Mahlmeister were in New York City for the summer, interning at Essence and Us Weekly, respectively. Haynes, a former RedEye intern who was selected for her paid internship as part of the highly regarded Time Inc. editorial internship program, worked in Essence’s research and healthy living/food departments. Her duties largely included research, fact-checking, generating story ideas, attending events and daily meetings with her editor to discuss articles.
“I love it,’’ she said of her internship this summer. “Food is very new to me so it’s a challenge but it is very educational and it helps me to diversify my areas of knowledge in journalism. I love the employees at Essence; they are very welcoming and warm. They invite us to all of there events and allow us to network as much as possible. They give us opportunities to meet with other editors and writers to learn about different departments and they make sure that we stay busy with something to do.’’
She’s also enjoyed life in the Big Apple, where she received free dorm housing through Columbia University. She had a private room in suite with five other interns "so it's great to learn about different people, from different backgrounds, at different publications.''
Mahlmeister, who has interned with The Onion, was an editorial/production intern for UsMagazine.com. She spent much of her time on the job writing various features. She penned celebrity bios for the online magazine’s “Celeb Dish’’ resource, where readers can brush up on their star knowledge, and also contributed to other features, including “Style of the Day,’’ which features a recent photo of a celebrity donning a new makeup or clothing trend. “I search to try and find makeup or clothing similar to what the celebrity is wearing, but at a more affordable price for our readers to get the same look,’’ she said this summer.
“I couldn't have asked for a nicer place to work,’’ Mahlmeister said. “The workday goes by so fast when you're dealing with subject matter you're 100 percent immersed in and surrounded by people who love it just as much as you do. The general feeling of the office is that everyone loves being there, plus we look forward to Mondays to hear about weekend excursions—especially with celebrities.
“On my first day, my unfailingly kind boss laid out what I had to do that day: A few celebrity bios before noon, and then lunch with the American Idol-winner David Cook … pardon? I had been there less than an hour and I was already told to prepare to meet a celebrity. Talk about a great first day!’’
All three of these magazine students made the most of their time out east.
“D.C. summers are as hot and humid as Chicago's, so in some ways I feel at home,’’ Yaccino said during his internship. “Only in Chicago, you can't turn a corner and suddenly see the
Capitol Building off in the distance. That's always a nice surprise.’’
ACADEMIC CREDIT FOR INTERNSHIPS
All internships are based on a 15-week employment period; internships may be renewed, one time only, for an additional semester. One credit is awarded for every four hours of work per week; a three-credit internship requires 12 hours of work, while a six-credit internship requires 24. During Fall and Spring semesters, interns may register for two to six credits and during the summer semester, eight-credit internships are offered (they require full-time employment).
Journalism majors may apply for up to 12 internship credits toward the degree because internships do not fulfill major requirements.
RECENT INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS
Located in the heart of Chicago, in close proximity to major news outlets and the many internships they offer, Columbia College Chicago is an ideal launching pad for a career in journalism.
All students interested in Journalism internships must be of junior standing or have at least 60 credits completed (transfer students must complete one full semester as journalism major at Columbia) and partial completion of coursework in major track. Students must also have a 3.0 cumulative GPA, or "B" average in journalism courses
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply for an internship, all interested students must make an appointment with their internship coordinator several weeks prior to registration. Students must also prepare resumes and writing samples/portfolios for review by the internship coordinators.
For all internships, contact:
Jennifer Halperin
Internship Coordinator, Journalism Department
312-369-8994
jhalperin@colum.edu
Students are also encouraged to keep informed about current internship opportunities, which are publicly posted in the Journalism Department as well as the Web site. They must also receive approval from internship coordinator to apply for internships and receive departmental credit. Students who seek placement without prior approval risk denial of credit.
Prestigious internships lure students eastward for summer
This summer, a trio of magazine journalism students at Columbia headed east for coveted internships at nationally known publications covering a wide variety of subjects.
Steve Yaccino, who will graduate from Columbia in December, landed a prestigious Association of Managing Editors internship and spent the summer in Washington, D.C., at US News and World Report. He worked in the magazine’s education department, pitching, reporting and writing stories for the print magazine as well as its On Education blog (http://www.usnews.com/blogs/on-education/index.html). He published three blog reports, and also worked on a new website feature, and continues to freelance for the magazine now that he has returned to Chicago.
“Things have to move at a quick pace to get the magazine out each week,’’ says Yaccino, who previously interned with Chicago magazine and the online Beachwood Reporter. “I could tell right away that I would only get back what I put into this job. It's hard work.’’
Yaccino was one of only 37 students selected nationally for a paid ASME internship; as part of that program, he attended weekly lunches hosted by various publications. One week “we sat around a table with National Geographic Traveler's (editor in chief) and chatted about the current
state of the magazine industry. I think it's an exciting time to be in magazines.’’
Juniors Ebony Haynes and Chrissy Mahlmeister were in New York City for the summer, interning at Essence and Us Weekly, respectively. Haynes, a former RedEye intern who was selected for her paid internship as part of the highly regarded Time Inc. editorial internship program, worked in Essence’s research and healthy living/food departments. Her duties largely included research, fact-checking, generating story ideas, attending events and daily meetings with her editor to discuss articles.
“I love it,’’ she said of her internship this summer. “Food is very new to me so it’s a challenge but it is very educational and it helps me to diversify my areas of knowledge in journalism. I love the employees at Essence; they are very welcoming and warm. They invite us to all of there events and allow us to network as much as possible. They give us opportunities to meet with other editors and writers to learn about different departments and they make sure that we stay busy with something to do.’’
She’s also enjoyed life in the Big Apple, where she received free dorm housing through Columbia University. She had a private room in suite with five other interns "so it's great to learn about different people, from different backgrounds, at different publications.''
Mahlmeister, who has interned with The Onion, was an editorial/production intern for UsMagazine.com. She spent much of her time on the job writing various features. She penned celebrity bios for the online magazine’s “Celeb Dish’’ resource, where readers can brush up on their star knowledge, and also contributed to other features, including “Style of the Day,’’ which features a recent photo of a celebrity donning a new makeup or clothing trend. “I search to try and find makeup or clothing similar to what the celebrity is wearing, but at a more affordable price for our readers to get the same look,’’ she said this summer.
“I couldn't have asked for a nicer place to work,’’ Mahlmeister said. “The workday goes by so fast when you're dealing with subject matter you're 100 percent immersed in and surrounded by people who love it just as much as you do. The general feeling of the office is that everyone loves being there, plus we look forward to Mondays to hear about weekend excursions—especially with celebrities.
“On my first day, my unfailingly kind boss laid out what I had to do that day: A few celebrity bios before noon, and then lunch with the American Idol-winner David Cook … pardon? I had been there less than an hour and I was already told to prepare to meet a celebrity. Talk about a great first day!’’
All three of these magazine students made the most of their time out east.
“D.C. summers are as hot and humid as Chicago's, so in some ways I feel at home,’’ Yaccino said during his internship. “Only in Chicago, you can't turn a corner and suddenly see the
Capitol Building off in the distance. That's always a nice surprise.’’
ACADEMIC CREDIT FOR INTERNSHIPS
All internships are based on a 15-week employment period; internships may be renewed, one time only, for an additional semester. One credit is awarded for every four hours of work per week; a three-credit internship requires 12 hours of work, while a six-credit internship requires 24. During Fall and Spring semesters, interns may register for two to six credits and during the summer semester, eight-credit internships are offered (they require full-time employment).
Journalism majors may apply for up to 12 internship credits toward the degree because internships do not fulfill major requirements.
RECENT INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS
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