Here are two interships with the Times syndicate, one for editorial interns, one for fact checkers. Sounds like a great opportunity.

Bernard L. Stein



Editorial internship



Summer 2008 editorial internship, NY Times Syndicate.

 

The New York Times Syndicate, which offers internships every academic semester, is now gearing up for summer 2008. Senior Editor Patti Sonntag is looking for two editorial interns who can each work 20 hours per week or one editorial intern who can work 40 hours per week, May 26 through Aug. 22. This internship is designed for candidates intending to pursue careers in publishing, particularly future writers and editors. The internship is unpaid; applicants must be eligible for academic credit.  

 

The New York Times Syndicate issues columns, features, news articles and photos to more than 2,000 newspapers and other media in 80 countries. The interns assist staff preparing articles by our columnists and writers, on subjects ranging from science to foreign affairs.

 

Duties include:

 

- Editing and formatting text, photos and graphics for delivery

- Selecting and researching photos for articles on a variety of topics

- Scanning text and photos

- Occasional clerical duties

- Business dress is required

 

The interns will be closely mentored by NYT Syndicate staffers. Candidates who are chosen for the position must attend training at the New York Times Syndicate’s offices. Useful skills:

 

- Ability to use both MAC and PC systems

- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and MS Office suite

- Interest in photography a plus

- Familiarity with Quark XPress

- Excellent communication skills

- Pleasant and professional phone manner

- Knowledge of the newspaper industry

 

Past interns have occasionally been paid for freelance shifts.

 

How to apply: Send your application to [log in to unmask] by March 28. Your application must include: 1) a cover letter that includes a note about which days you're available and 2) a resume. Optional: a couple of clips.



Fact-checking internship



Summer 2008 fact-checking internship, NY Times Syndicate. The New York Times Syndicate, which offers internships every academic semester, is now gearing up for summer 2008. Senior Editor Patti Sonntag is looking for two fact checkers who can each work 20 hours per week or one fact checker who can work 40 hours per week, May 26 through Aug. 22. 



The New York Times Syndicate issues columns, features, news articles and photos to more than 2,000 newspapers and other media in 80 countries. The internship is competitive, intense and fast-paced, involving fact-checking and research for senior staff working on articles by our columnists and writers, on subjects ranging from science to foreign affairs.



This internship is unpaid; applicants must be eligible for academic credit.  



This internship is designed for candidates intending to pursue careers as journalists and editors. The interns will be closely mentored by Times staffers. Candidates who are chosen for the position must attend mandatory training at the New York Times Syndicate's offices on Saturday, May 24 from noon - 2 p.m.  Anyone who fails to attend will forfeit his or her place to another candidate.



Past interns have occasionally gotten taglines and have been paid for freelance shifts. Candidates who speak second languages are at an advantage, but foreign language fluency is not required for the work. Nor is previous fact-checking experience. Business attire is required. 



How to apply: Send your application to [log in to unmask] by March 28. Your application must contain the following: 1) a cover letter that includes a note about which days you're available; and 2) a resume. Optional: a couple of clips.