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Climbing, 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 ClimbingBy Federica Valabrega
Requirements for Editorial Internship
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Interns must be at least of sophomore standing
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Interns are responsible for finding/providing their own accommodations
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Offered for a duration of two to three months
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Flexible workload (could do 20 hours a week, if need to get a second, paying job)
Responsibilities:
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Assisting in the editing and writing of various magazine departments from Equipment to Hot Flashes to Tech Tips.
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Involved in workflow of magazine from concept development to drafts to layout to proofing bluelines
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Go to events with staff to represent Climbing
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Organize backstock of magazine issues
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Miscellaneous tasks around the office
Must be:
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Organized
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Majoring in relevant subject (e.g., Journalism, English)
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Willing to work hard for no pay
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Efficient
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Motivated
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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, and a sample of your writing to Dougald MacDonald: dmacdonald@climbing.com
Additional Reading: My Internship Experiece at ClimbingBy Federica Valabrega