Editorial Internship Program

There are three editorial internship sessions per year: fall semester, spring semester and summer. There are one to two internship positions available per session, and potentially more, depending on interest. The positions are unpaid (but rewarding). The program is designed to provide local opportunities for college juniors and seniors, college graduates (up to a year after graduation) and master’s candidates who are eager to gain hands-on experience working for a national magazine and website. At the end of the session, interns will receive a performance evaluation and give feedback to their supervisor about the program.
In addition, an art/graphic design internship is available for highly qualified applicants; contact Michael Balzano, Art Director: michael@eatingwell.com.

Overview

EatingWell Media Group is a fast-growing, independent communications company producing an award-winning national consumer magazine, high-quality food and nutrition-related books, a content-rich website, e-mail newsletters, and serving content to strategic partners with other electronic media. Our flagship publication, EatingWell Magazine, Where Good Taste Meets Good Health, has a paid circulation of 340,000 and an estimated audience of 1.625 million North American readers per issue. It is published bimonthly (six times per year).

EatingWell Magazine is a tool designed to guide people passionate about eating more healthfully and joyfully in times when nutrition guidelines are ever-changing and when food is at the center of society-wide controversy and health concerns. EatingWell has a well-earned reputation for delivering cutting edge, authoritative, science-based nutrition articles and delicious recipes that represent a fusion of good taste and good health.

Requirements

An interest in a career in journalism or publishing (or related fields); writing skills; computer skills. Preference will be given to candidates who have an interest in food, cooking, health, nutrition. Candidates should be analytical, accurate, flexible, efficient, reliable; have the ability to follow directions and work within a team (as well as independently) while maintaining a creative mindset. Applicants who are in school are required to have a GPA of at least 2.7 to be considered for an internship. If doing it for credit, the applicant must coordinate with her/his school.
At the end of the internship, interns will write up a summary of their experience, including observations and reflections on the editorial process at EatingWell.

Description

The EatingWell internship gives students the opportunity to use the research of food and health to develop writing skills while also learning the ins-and-outs of producing a national publication. Covering everything from food writing to factchecking to layout and design, the internship provides an inside look at a career in the magazine business.

Although the main focus of the internship will be working with the magazine’s editorial team, interns will also gain experience in other areas, including art and production, marketing, advertising, nutrition and the Test Kitchen. They will be expected to follow company factchecking and style guidelines. They will keep track of their hours and accomplishments. They will conduct themselves in a professional manner.

Program Details

Sessions: Fall: Sept. through Dec. (14-15 weeks) Spring: mid-Jan. through April (14-15 weeks) Summer: Flexible start (sometime between mid-May and early June) through mid- to late August (8-15 weeks)
Exact dates can be determined with each accepted intern.
Hours: At least 2 days a week, for at least 10-15 hours a week; schedule to be determined. Longer internships can be arranged.
Compensation: Unpaid (but often fed; free magazines). Credit can be arranged through your school.

Application Procedures:

1. Complete the application form.
2. Mail the following materials to Wendy Ruopp, Managing Editor, EatingWell Magazine, P.O. Box 1010, 823A Ferry Road, Charlotte, VT 05445:
* Completed application form
* 1-page cover letter explaining your interest in the internship and why you should be chosen
* Resume
* 1-3 letters of reference
* Writing sample(s) (5 pages maximum).
3. Interviews for selected applicants.