Each year, the Society of Professional Journalists sponsors internships for 12 bright, motivated and hard working SPJ student journalists to staff The Working Press, a daily tabloid newspaper that covers the SPJ National Convention. Student writers, photographers and designers are invited to apply for these select positions.This year's convention is set for August 27-29 in Indianapolis. Interns will need to arrive in Indianapolis by noon Wednesday, August 26 and the internship ends Sunday, August 30.
To apply, send 2 sets of the following (submissions will not be returned)
- Cover letter
- Résumé (include summer contact information)
- Three clips, layouts or published photos (relevant to your area of expertise). Please send copies of clips on letter or legal-size paper.
You provide:
- Energy, talent, great ideas and a good attitude
- Your transportation to and from Indianapolis
- Photographers: bring your own gear (digital)
- Complimentary convention registration
- Complimentary accommodations at convention hotel
- Mentoring by professional journalists
- Networking venues
- A place to showcase your talents in front of many professionals
Mail applications to:
Society of Professional Journalists
Attn: The Working Press
3909 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Or e-mail your application to Heather Porter.
Contact Heather Porter, Professional Development Coordinator, @ 317/927-8000 ext. 204 or via e-mail.
Note: As a Working Press intern, the Society retains all rights to the work you produce during the convention as part of your internship.
