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EDITORIAL
Editorial Intern-Government and Politics, Education Week
Editorial Projects in Education seeks an intern to work for the Government and Politics beat of Education Week. This internship offers an excellent opportunity for students interested in journalism and/or political science to gain focused, supportive training and professional experience.
• Conducting research in government and private databases
• Contributing to Education Week’s coverage of federal and state education policy, including breaking news and general assignment reporting and writing
• Fact-checking and proofreading copy
• Contributing ideas to the Politics K-12 blog
• Monitoring the @politicsk12 Twitter feed
• Working with the multimedia team on interactive features to supplement news coverage
Qualifications:
The position requires strong communication skills in all media, fluency in English language and grammar, and experience in or aptitude for deadline news writing. Knowledge of government, specifically education policy, on the state and federal levels is highly recommended. We prefer journalism experience, or at least a thorough understanding of journalistic principles. Familiarity with AP style is a plus.
This is a part-time position of approximately 20-25 hours per week. Interns are paid $10 per hour. Undergraduates, recent graduates, and graduate students working toward a career in journalism, political science, or education are encouraged to apply. Please send a résumé and cover letter, with the subject line: Editorial Intern-Government and Politics, to edweekintern@epe.org. EPE is conveniently located a short walk from the Bethesda Metro station. EOE
Editorial Intern-Events, Education Week
Editorial Projects in Education seeks an intern to help with the daily operation of Education Week and its online news site, edweek.org, as well as EPE's growing portfolio of live and virtual events. As an intern, you will be a key part of the Education Week news and events teams and take on editing and production responsibilities, including:
• Organizing, planning, and tracking event information
• Supervising production of online chats
• Updating Twitter feeds associated with events
• Helping produce e-newsletters and monitoring blogs
• Selecting news-service articles and publishing them on the Web site
• Processing photos for the Web
Qualifications:
The position requires strong communication skills in all media and knowledge of grammar. We prefer journalism experience, or at least a thorough understanding of journalistic principles. Familiarity with AP style is a plus. Web-production experience and moderate HTML skills are desired.
You'll fit in well here if you are self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic and a highly developed sense of humor. Must be able to meet deadlines, juggle several tasks simultaneously, and work under pressure.
We need a commitment of 20-30 hours per week. Interns are paid $8-10 per hour. Recent graduates, undergraduates, and graduate students are welcome to apply.
We especially welcome interns with an interest in journalism/communications, education news and policy, and/or multimedia production. We are Metro-accessible, a short walk from the Red Line in downtown Bethesda.
We are currently accepting internship applications for the spring and summer 2010 semesters. Please send cover letter, resume, samples and/or links to work that best demonstrate your skill to EdWeek Intern Search Committee, Editorial Projects in Education, 6935 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 or email to edweekintern@epe.org. EOE
Web Producer/Multimedia Intern, edweek.org
Editorial Projects in Education seeks an intern to help grow and maintain edweek.org. As an intern at edweek.org, you will be a key part of the Web team and take on editing and production responsibilities including:
• editing and publishing articles on the Web site
• researching news and information of interest to our readers
• monitoring blogs and community sites
• writing blurbs for e-newsletters and blogs
• designing Web graphics
• editing copy and photos
Qualifications:
The position requires strong knowledge of grammar and English usage. Prefer journalism experience, or thorough understanding of journalistic principles. Familiarity with AP style is a plus. Multimedia experience strongly desired but not required. You'll fit in well here if you are self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic and a highly developed sense of humor. Must be able to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
We welcome interns with an interest in journalism/communications, education news and policy, and/or multimedia production. We are metro-accessible, a short walk from the red line in downtown Bethesda.
We are currently accepting internship applications for the spring and summer 2010 semesters. Interns are paid $8-10 per hour. Please send cover letter, resume, samples and/or links to work that best demonstrate your skill to Web Intern Search Committee, Editorial Projects in Education 6935 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 or email to WebIntern@epe.org. EOE
Web Design Intern, edweek.org
Edweek.org (publisher of Education Week and Teacher Magazine), an award-winning Web site, is seeking an intern web graphics designer. This is a paid internship.
Responsibilities:
• Assist in creating and maintaining site designs for edweek.org and its sister channels
• Assist in designing e-newsletters and other web products
• Produce information graphics and other types of static/dynamic graphics for web use
Requirements & Skills:
• Must be proficient in Adobe CS3 software, especially with Flash
• Must have advanced knowledge of CSS, HTML and ActionScript 2.0 or 3.0
• Knowledge and proficiency in JavaScript and PHP a plus
• Must be organized, deadline-oriented, and able to multitask while having fun!
Hours:
• Hours vary, 15 to 30 hours per week
Graphics/Multimedia Design majors or recent graduates are preferred. But it is not a requirement. Intern will be involved in large projects and regular production tasks. While there are some required skills, he/she is expected to be learning on the job as well.
We are four blocks from Bethesda Metro station, close to D.C. and Potomac.
We are currently accepting internship applications for the spring and summer 2010 semesters. Please send cover letter, resume, samples and/or links to work that best demonstrate your skill to Web Intern Search Committee, Editorial Projects in Education 6935 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 or email to WebIntern@epe.org. EOE
Web Editorial Intern, teachermagazine.org
Teachermagazine.org, a national online Web site that covers K-12 education, offers editorial internships each spring, summer, and fall. The online magazine covers the teaching profession, school policy and culture, and the people who influence education.
Responsibilities:
Interns update content for the Web site, including writing briefs and articles, managing the homepage, and preparing e-newsletters. Great opportunity to gain online journalism skills.
Qualifications:
We welcome interns with an interest in journalism/communications, education news and policy, and/or multimedia production. We are metro-accessible, a short walk from the red line in downtown Bethesda.
We are currently accepting internship applications for the spring and summer 2010 semesters. Please send resume, cover letter and samples via e-mail to: teachermagazine@gmail.com. EOE
Social Media Marketing/Web Strategy Intern, edweek.org
Do you use multiple social networking services, write for a blog, or lead discussions on Web forums? Are you keeping up with the latest developments in social media and Web 2.0 technology, and looking for a place to use this information? Do you want experience in technology project management, business intelligence, or Web analytics?
Edweek.org, a national non-profit news Web site covering K-12 education, seeks a social media marketing/Web strategy intern to help us develop our social media outreach, and effectively track the return on investment of these efforts, while working with us on Web 2.0 initiatives, Web analytics implementations, or other interesting projects.
Responsibilities could include:
• managing one or more social network profiles or channels;
• performing outreach to bloggers and social bookmarking sites;
• helping to track and organize technology development work;
• researching and developing a capability to measure social media ROI;
• assisting with the roll-out of new Web analytics software and reports;
• helping to maintain/create feeds, widgets, and other automation.
Qualifications:
The position requires experience engaging with several social media applications and Web communities, good writing and editing ability, a strong work ethic, and a highly developed sense of humor. Must be able to meet deadlines and work under pressure. Experience with HTML, CSS, graphic or multimedia editing, blogging, feeds/widgets, project management or Web analytics software a definite plus.
We welcome interns with an interest in social media, journalism/communications, education news and policy, Web technology or business intelligence. We are metro-accessible, a short walk from the red line in downtown Bethesda. Interns are paid $8-10 per hour.
Please send cover letter, resume, samples and/or links to work that best demonstrate your skill to Web Intern Search Committee, Editorial Projects in Education 6935 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 or email to: WebIntern@epe.org Include the title of the position. EOE.
LIBRARY
News Library Intern
Editorial Projects in Education, publisher of Education Week and Teacher Magazine, has an opening for a fall intern to work in the EPE library. This is a temporary, part-time paid position, 10-16 hours per week.
This internship offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic not-for-profit organization and gain focused, supportive training and professional experience in the field of special librarianship. Working closely with the EPE librarians, the intern will participate in providing information services to support the activities of an energetic and dedicated staff of reporters, editors, and web and research professionals. Routine responsibilities will center on general library functions with opportunities to gain additional experience, as described below.
Routine Responsibilities:
• Provide occasional research and reference support for staff.
• Respond to reference requests from outside clients.
• Assist in book and serial cataloging, check-in and light shelving of materials in the library.
Additional Opportunities for Specialized Professional Experience:
Contribute to Education Week’s online newspaper by researching links related to content.
• Assist in adding content and updating the library web pages.
• Assist in the planning and development of a pilot “virtual reference desk” service.
Qualifications:
• Library background/education, with a special interest in news libraries and/or education
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal)
EPE is conveniently located near the Bethesda Metro station. Resumes with cover letter should be e-mailed to kdorko@epe.org.
EPE is a non-profit publishing organization, dedicated to informing educators nationwide about pre-K through 12 education policy issues. We offer a convenient workplace in the heart of Bethesda, free exercise classes in our on-site gym and a friendly atmosphere where you can grow professionally. EOE
MARKETING
Audience Development Intern
Editorial Projects in Education, publisher of Education Week, edweek.org, teachermagazine.org, Digital Directions, and producer of Education Week Leadership Forums, is seeking an audience development intern to help build circulation/traffic, and maintain customer service. This is a paid internship. Course credit may also be earned, depending on requirements.
Responsibilities:
• Serve as primary contact with fulfillment vendor for customer service, and within EPE.
• Identify recurring problems, and put automated or scripted customer solutions in place.
• Communicate any changes in website, marketing, or other policies which might impact customer care to appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on renewals, bills, new business and online audience measurements.
• Monitor stock items used and reorder on a timely basis.
• Set up site licenses and assist site license users as needed.
• Analyze trends of key performance indicators and report on changes to stakeholders.
• Assist with email marketing projects.
Requirements & Skills
• MBA grad student preferred.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Hours:
• Hours are flexible within these requirements: 15 to 20 hours per week, and at least 2 hours per day.
EPE is conveniently located near the Bethesda Metro station. Resumes with cover letter should be e-mailed to auddev@epe.org.