Climbing Magazine, based in Boulder, Colorado offers three to four editorial internship positions throughout the year; all are unpaid. As the leading vertical publication in the world market, Climbing offers the chance to develop a diverse skill set. Working in conjunction with the editorial, and production departments, interns will gain a perspective of the various facets of magazine publishing. The internships offer value through a variety of projects and plenty of trips out climbing.

Additional Reading: My Internship Experiece at Climbing By Federica Valabrega 

Requirements for Editorial Internship

• Interns must be at least of sophomore standing
• Interns are responsible for finding/providing their own accommodations
• Offered for a duration of two to three months
• Flexible workload (could do 20 hours a week, if need to get a second, paying job)

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the editing and writing of various magazine departments from Equipment to Hot Flashes to TechTips.
• Involved in workflow of magazine from concept development to drafts to layout to proofing bluelines
• Research and write the copy for the 2008 Day Planner and Wall Calendar
• Go to events with staff to represent Climbing
• Organize backstock of magazine issues
• Miscellaneous tasks around the office

Must be:

• Organized
• Majoring in relevant subject (e.g., Journalism, English)
• Willing to work hard for no pay
• Efficient
• Motivated
• Psyched on climbing!

Application: Please email a résumé including your area of emphasis, a list of applicable classes you have taken or are currently taking, a short description of the assets you'd bring to Climbing Magazine, and a sample of your writing to Matt Samet: msamet@climbing.com