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Student: I want a job.
Recruiter: You need internships.
Student: Oh.
Student: I want an internship.
The delightful rays of summer are still a long way down the road, but the deadlines for summer internships are beginning to zoom by. So here’s a guide to the best internship sites on the ‘Net.
General
Journalism Jobs – For sheer numbers, it can’t be beat. Problem is, the lack of good filters makes it hard to sift through them all.
Dow Jones Newspaper Fund – A list of the biggest, most prestigious internships in the industry.
American Society of Newspaper Editors – The most practical database for newspaper internships. Easily breaks it down by state, whether you need a car, whether they help you find housing, etc.
Medill Career Services – A lot of Illinois-based internships.
By State
Illinois Press Association – You can’t search it, but there are quite a few Illinois newspaper internships in here, from community papers to mid-sized dailies.
Illinois News Broadcasters Association – A disorganized but useful guide to broadcast stations in the state.
Berkeley J-Jobs – Nice collection of California internships.
Journalism Next – Many, but not all, of these are for people who aren’t white.
If you’re not already, you should be a member of AAJA, NAHJ, NABJ – those job listings and newsletters are incredibly helpful.
Know of other good resources? Leave a comment!