Boston Magazine Internships

General Information

Boston magazine is an award-winning city magazine that covers Boston with superlative expository features, narratives, profiles, and unsurpassed service journalism including travel, fashion, beauty, best-in-town dining criticism, and arts and entertainment. Founded in 1961, it has a circulation of 125,000 and about 500,000 monthly readers.

Boston magazine
300 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA 02115
617-262-9700
Fax: 617-267-1774
www.bostonmagazine.com

Accessible by public transportation: Yes

Universal Internship Requirements

Minimum time commitment: 3 full days per week, preferably consecutive.

Please do not send documents in .docx format.

Credit requirement: All interns must be current college/university students and be able to receive either academic credit.

Internships are unpaid.

General Application Deadlines (unless otherwise specified below):
Spring session — November 15
Summer session — March 15
Fall session — June 15

Internship Descriptions

EDITORIAL Internship
Editorial Internship Coordinator: Lindsay Tucker

Internship Description: Boston magazine editorial interns do not make copies and get coffee. Our interns work as a team on at least one major research project. During the term, each intern will have the opportunity to write bylined articles for publication in both print and online forms. Interns also do fact checking and learn other facets of publishing. Research assignments are an integral and important part of this internship. This research is no different than that conducted by full-time staff. We insist that it be done accurately and with attention to detail.

We require that interns make a serious, concerted effort to treat this internship as they would a paid position. We do not accept loose schedules, tardiness, or a minimal work ethic. If you are looking to breeze your way through an internship, this is not the place for you. The work we give interns holds the same weight as work we give our top editors, and we expect the same level of quality and commitment.

How to apply: Send a cover letter and resume, as well as three writing samples to editinternships@bostonmagazine.com (online and print clips are acceptable), specifying in subject line which application you are applying to. Mailed applications will not be considered, nor will applications that do not specify internship target (editorial, online, etc) in subject. No phone calls.

DIGITAL Internship
Digital Internship Coordinator: Kaitlyn Johnston

Internship Description: As a digital intern at Boston magazine, you will be a critical player in day-to-day operations of bostonmagazine.com and will be involved with the online versions of all of Boston's publications in addition to blogs, newsletters, social media (Facebook and Twitter), and databases. Interns are responsible for assisting in the maintenance of the editorial side of the website, and the right candidate will have the opportunity to contribute bylined online exclusives, blog posts and newsletter items. Working knowledge of HTML and multimedia a plus, but not mandatory.

How to Apply: Please send resume, cover letter, and three clips to kjohnston@bostonmagazine.com, specifying in subject line which position you are applying to. At least one clip must be an example of writing for an online audience (in-depth blogging is included). Mailed applications will not be considered, nor will applications that do not specify internship target (editorial, online, etc.) in subject line. No phone calls, please.

PHOTO Internship
Photo Internship Coordinator: Liz Noftle

Internship Description: As the photography intern at Boston magazine, you will act as a freelance intern with the Online and Design departments on all four publications (including Boston Home, Boston Weddings, and New England Travel.) Responsibilities will include assisting on a variety of photo shoots, small product shots, photography for online slide shows, street and event photography, and photo-editing. Candidates must have previous photography and studio lighting experience, and a photojournalism or photography major would be preferred. Candidates must have their own camera and basic light set-up.

How to apply: Send a cover letter and resume, plus EITHER electronic samples of your work (must be under 5 MB) OR a link to an online portfolio, to photointernships@bostonmagazine.com. Specify in subject line which application you are applying to. Mailed applications will not be considered, nor will applications that do not specify internship target (editorial, online, etc) in subject line. No phone calls.

ART/DESIGN Internship
Photo Internship Coordinator: Liz Noftle

Internship Description: As the art/design intern at Boston magazine, you will be an integral part of the team, working closely with designers and art directors on all four publications (including Boston Home, Boston Weddings, and New England Travele.) Responsibilities will include preparing and shipping high resolution art for our production office and thorough photo research. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work on front-of-the-book pages, photo shoot production, and art direction. We are looking for eager candidates who are willing to dedicate time and energy to the internship. Strong organization and great communication skills are essential. Candidates who have previous experience with publications or photo shoot production will be strongly considered.

How to apply: Send a cover letter and resume, plus EITHER electronic samples of your work (must be under 5 MB) OR a link to an online portfolio, to artinternships@bostonmagazine.com. Specify in subject line which application you are applying to. Mailed applications will not be considered, nor will applications that do not specify internship target (editorial, online, etc) in subject line. No phone calls.

MARKETING Internship
Marketing Internship Coordinator: Samantha Mazzarella

Internship Description: As a marketing intern, students will have the opportunity to work with both the marketing and advertising teams on all publications (Boston magazine, Boston Home, Boston Weddings, and New England Travel.) Marketing interns must be attentive to detail and eager to participate at events and with daily projects. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, assisting the marketing team with company events and launch parties, post-event recaps and preliminary proposal steps, creating sell sheets, fact checking and copy editing of advertisements, and researching competitors for advertising prospects. In addition, marketing interns will help with daily office duties as needed, and are expected to make a serious effort to treat this internship as they would a paid position. We are looking for outgoing and hard-working candidates who are able to work independently and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills. Past event or marketing experience is helpful.

How to apply: Send a cover letter and resume to marketinginternships@bostonmagazine.com and specify in the subject line that you are interested in the Marketing department. Mailed applications will not be considered, nor will applications that do not specify internship target (editorial, online, etc) in subject line. No phone calls.

ONLINE SALES/MARKETING Internship
Online Sales & Marketing Internship Coordinator: Grace Hailer

Internship Description: Boston magazine is looking for one student studying in the web/communication field (marketing, advertising, PR) to help be a part of our Internet Team. The Online Sales & Marketing Intern must be attentive to detail and comfortable working in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities include managing and contributing to our social media pages (Facebook & Twitter), researching competitor sites for advertising prospects and behavior patterns, and assisting with the organization & production of newsletters, eblasts and online listings. In addition, the position will include helping with daily office duties as needed and assisting the Marketing department with company events and launch parties. We are looking for web-savvy candidates with an interest in the Online Advertising industry. Strong organization and communication skills are essential, as well as ability to work independently.

How to apply: Send a cover letter and resume to marketinginternships@bostonmagazine.com and specify in the subject line that you are interested in the Online department. Mailed applications will not be considered, nor will applications that do not specify internship target (editorial, online, etc) in subject line. No phone calls.

Please note: application for both marketing internships summer 2011 internship is currently moved to May 20 2011, NOT March 15, for marketing internships ONLY.