The Economist Group has partnered with The City University of New York to launch the first-ever internship program at The Economist (North America). The editorial internships will be open to highly qualified CUNY students who will be rewarded with an in-depth opportunity to learn about journalism and the business of magazine publishing, academic credit and an hourly salary. Internships will last six to eight weeks and require a 30-35 hour a week commitment.

REQUIREMENTS FOR EDITORIAL INTERNSHIPS

-Minimum Grade Point Average of 3.2
-Major in Journalism, English or related area.
-Writing Experience evidenced by three writing samples.
-Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and additional Internet and business software.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
-Experience working effectively in teams and the ability to work independently.
-Multi-tasking abilities.

For full details, go to

http://www1.cuny.edu/media/joblog.html