Organization: Jackson Hole Weekly, Wyoming's only alt-weekly newspaper.
Hours: Summer intern mid-May through mid-August, Fall intern mid-September through mid-December. The hours would be between 15-30 per week with the exception of established schedules on Mondays and Tuesdays and weekly editorial meetings. JH Weekly is working out the details of compensation/stipend/etc.
Duties: Play an active role in putting together the newspaper, help with layout, and proofing.
Skills: Strong fact-checking, critical thinking and writing skills. A prior journalistic background is not required.
Contact: Mail or email a cover letter, resume, three writing samples and two references to bombard@jhweekly.com or JH Weekly, ATTN: Benjamin R. Bombard, Box 3249, Jackson, WY. 83001. Applications for summer intern must be postmarked April 2, 2011. Fall interns application must be postmarked July 30, 2011. Prospective candidates will be interviewed.
All interns are expected to maintain a high-quality work ethic as they would with any other employer.
