Internships at the Notebook

The Notebook offers internship opportunities throughout the year for students and other individuals interested in community-oriented, advocacy journalism. Interns are involved in all aspects of production, from writing and editing articles to advertising and events planning.

We are searching for candidates for the following intern positions:

 

Website Assistant Internship

Position description: The Website Assistant at the Philadelphia Public School Notebook will gain experience in the fields of independent journalism, multimedia, non-profit management, and educational activism. The Website Assistant will work with staff members to maintain and update the Notebook website: www.thenotebook.org. Projects will include expanding our online archives and assisting with production of a monthly e-newsletter. The Website assistant will have the opportunity to contribute original content and design concepts.

Qualifications: This position is open to undergraduate or graduate students or other interested individuals. Applicant should possess strong communications skills and an interest in community-oriented, advocacy journalism. Experience with web design is required, with Dreamweaver MX is preferred. While hours are flexible, applicants must have some availability during normal weekday business hours. Applicants should be available for 8-16 hours/week for a minimum of 4 months.

Compensation: The Notebook is an approved worksite for students that qualify for state and federal work-study funding. The Notebook will work with your university to determine an hourly wage. Unless you are a college student receiving a work-study grant as part of a financial aid package, this position is unpaid. Alternatively, students may arrange to receive internship course credit or fulfill community service requirements through their work at the Notebook.

How to apply: Applicants for the web assistant internship are asked to submit a cover letter and resume to:

Paul Socolar, Editor
3721 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129
fax: (215) 951-0342
notebook@thenotebook.org

Staff Writer Internship

Position description: The staff writer will gain experience as a reporter covering issues facing the Philadelphia public school system. The Staff Writer will develop several articles for our next edition. Tasks include: conducting interviews, attending and covering meetings and events, library research and internet research as well as writing and editing own articles and proofreading others.

This is a part-time position. The Staff Writer must be available 8 or more hours/week. Hours are flexible, but applicants must be primarily available during normal weekday business hours.

Qualifications: This position is open to undergraduate or graduate students. Applicant should possess strong written communications skills and an interest in K-12 public education issues, as well as community-oriented, advocacy journalism. Journalism experience highly desired.

Compensation: The Notebook is an approved worksite for students that qualify for state and federal work-study funding. The Notebook will work with your university to determine an hourly wage. Unless you are a college student receiving a work-study grant as part of a financial aid package, this position is unpaid. Alternatively, students may arrange to receive internship course credit or fulfill community service requirements through their work at the Notebook.

How to apply: Applicants for this position are asked to submit a cover letter, resume and set of clippings to:

Paul Socolar, Editor
3721 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129
fax: (215) 951-0342
notebook@thenotebook.org

Editorial Assistant Internship

Position description: The editorial assistant will gain experience in the fields of independent journalism, multimedia, non-profit management, and educational activism. The Editorial Assistant will support the completion of the next edition, as well as contribute to the publication of a monthly electronic newsletter. Tasks will include internet research, editing, and office work.

The Editorial Assistant must be available for 8 or more hours/week. Hours are flexible, but applicants must be primarily available during normal weekday business hours.

Qualifications: This position is open to undergraduate or graduate students. Applicant should possess strong written communications skills and an interest in K-12 public education issues, as well as community-oriented, advocacy journalism.

Compensation: The Notebook is an approved worksite for students that qualify for state and federal work-study funding. The Notebook can work with your university to determine an hourly wage. Unless you are a college student receiving a work-study grant as part of a financial aid package, this position is unpaid. Alternatively, students may arrange to receive internship course credit or fulfill community service requirements through their work at the Notebook.

How to apply: Applicants for this position are asked to mail, fax or e-mail a cover letter and resume to:

Paul Socolar, Editor
3721 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129
fax: (215) 951-0342
notebook@thenotebook.org

Marketing Internship

Position description: The Notebook is working to expand its revenue from advertising and subscriptions during the 2006-07 school year, while conducting a yearlong planning process that will develop new marketing and revenue-generating strategies. The marketing assistant will support the marketing and sales work of the organization. Duties will include some of the following:

  -  identifying prospective advertisers and subscribers
  -  implementing improved systems for tracking sales work and invoicing customers
  -  working to expand the newspaper's readership and print circulation
  -  promoting the organization's website
  -  providing support for the annual spring fundraising event
  -  assisting with the development of new marketing materials

The intern will gain valuable exposure to newspaper advertising sales, circulation, and business management. Candidates should have an interest and some background in marketing and be willing and eager to contribute to the Notebook sales/marketing team.

Qualifications: Strong communications skills and computer skills, and an interest in the nonprofit sector and community-oriented, advocacy journalism. Most hours must be worked during the normal business day.

Compensation: The Notebook is an approved worksite for students that qualify for state and federal work-study funding. The Notebook can work with your university to determine an hourly wage. Unless you are a college student receiving a work-study grant as part of a financial aid package, this position is unpaid. Alternatively, students may arrange to receive internship course credit or fulfill community service requirements through their work at the Notebook.

How to apply: Applicants for this position are asked to mail, fax or e-mail a cover letter and resume to:

Paul Socolar, Editor
3721 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129
fax: (215) 951-0342
notebook@thenotebook.org