Internships

Are you a college student seeking valuable agency experience in marketing? Check out the attached internship!

Check out this internship with Pipitone. This on-site internship provides an opportunity to work alongside creative professionals to gain comprehensive experience at one of Pittsburgh’s leading marketing communications agencies. Pipitone is currently taking applications for summer internships. See more information attached and on Pipitone's website.

This internship pays $15 an hour.

Are you interested in learning what it’s like to work in writing and publishing in New York City?

Check out these upcoming opportunities below to visit writing/publishing sites in New York City with Pitt Career Center's Shadow in Your City.

New York City – In-Person Visits

• Hachette Book Group: Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 10-11 a.m., In-Person
• New York Times: Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 1-2 p.m., In-Person

New York City – Virtual Visits

• Penguin Random House: Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Virtual

Are you interested in learning about communications within a scientific research institute?

Check out this (paid) internship opportunity with Pitt's Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC), a research institute which "advances the science of learning by bringing together researchers from the cognitive, developmental, social, educational, and computational sciences." The LRDC is seeking a motivated intern to learn communications functions including website and social media updates, news briefs, fliers, event planning and prep, and more. See attached flyer for details and application instructions.

This position opening is for the Fall 2024 semester, but they would also be happy to have someone who wants to start this summer!

PS: One of the recent Pitt English students to intern with the LRDC now has a full-time job in the field!

Are you interested in using your writing skills to communicate about exciting research?

Pitt Research is seeking applications for a paid Fall 2024 internship in Communications. Pitt Research, led by the Senior Vice Chancellor for Research (SVCR) is the core office at the University of Pittsburgh with responsibility to:

• Advance the research enterprise 
• Support innovation, entrepreneurship, industry and economic partnerships 
• Manage research protections and trade compliance  

The communications intern will assist in writing and editing newsletters and web content, create website and social media analytics reports, create graphics for promotional materials, and more. See attached flyer for full description.

Requirements

• Status as a senior from an underrepresented group in the final year of an undergraduate degree 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strict attention to detail and strong time management and organizational skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs

Are you passionate about digital literacy and interested in working in education?

STEM Coding Lab, the only Pittsburgh nonprofit devoted exclusively to bringing computer science education into under-resourced schools throughout our region, is seeking Program Interns who can engage young students with foundational computer science activities. No expertise in computer science is required. We value commitment to youth development and the ability to foster a nurturing classroom environment. See attached flyer for full details.

A STEM Coding Lab Program Intern will receive a $2,000 stipend and agree to serve 15 hours per week for the entirety of June-August 2024. Compensation will be dispensed by the University of Pittsburgh payroll department. In order to receive funding, you must fit these eligibility requirements:

• Must be an English major (including DNID), minor, or certificate student, including PPW, Children's Literature, Public Communication of Science and Technology, and Disability Studies.
• Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Must provide internship summary, materials, and thank-you for funder at end of the internship.
• Must not have received an English Department Internship Grant previously.

Due date: Friday April 3, 2024

Would you like to learn more about journalism at an award-winning independent media outlet? Are you interested in audio journalism or podcasts?

Check out this paid summer 2024 internship opportunity with Allegheny Front!

The Allegheny Front covers environmental issues and how they intersect with the economy, health, technology, culture, and quality of life in western Pennsylvania. We are affiliated with 90.5 WESA, a public radio station in Pittsburgh.

The Allegheny Front produces an award-winning half-hour weekly radio program (and podcast) that is syndicated throughout Pennsylvania. We produce audio news reports, feature and enterprise stories, special series, interviews and commentaries. Digital news reports accompany all of our audio reporting. Our staff includes two reporters, a producer/host and an editor. We collaborate with local, statewide and national media outlets.

We are seeking an intern this summer (2024) for up to 30 hours, with a mix of remote and office work at 67 Bedford Square, Pittsburgh, 15203 in the Southside.

See attached flyer for full internship description.

This internship position pays $15 an hour, funded by a Pitt English Department Internship Grant.
In order to receive funding, you must fit these eligibility requirements:

• Must be an English major (including DNID), minor, or certificate student, including PPW, Children's Literature, Public Communication of Science and Technology, and Disability Studies.
• Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Must provide internship summary, materials, and thank-you for funder at end of the internship.
• Must not have received an English Department Internship Grant previously.

To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and 2-3 writing samples to engasst@pitt.edu Friday, April 3.

Harvey Klinger Inc, a literary agency representing adult, YA and middle grade projects, is looking to fill internship positions for the summer (Summer 2024 currently full). Interns will work with literary agent Andrea Somberg and primary job duties will consist of evaluating author submissions, book ideas, and writing, and corresponding with authors. The internship will be remote and offers a $550 stipend. For more information on the agency, please feel free to check out www.harveyklinger.com and www.andreasomberg.com.

Interns will be supervised by Literary Agent Andrea Somberg and training includes:

*Learning how to evaluate writing and book concepts for potential publication

*Learning about the publishing industry

*Advice on pursuing careers with agencies, publishers or scouts

Interested students should reach out to Andrea Somberg via email at andrea@harveyklinger.com

Due date: Friday April 19, 2024, 5PM

Are you a college student seeking valuable marketing experience?

Check out this internship with the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall. This on-site internship provides an opportunity to assist with external communications, press relations, marketing activities, event planning, and other administrative tasks. Carnegie is currently taking applications for summer internships. See information below and listing on Carnegie's website here.

This internship pays $10 an hour, funded by the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and two work samples that highlight communications and design skills to gallagherm@carnegiecarnegie.org by 5PM on Friday, April 19, 2024. Please put Communications & Marketing Intern in the subject line.

Autumn House Press is a nonprofit, literary publisher based in Pittsburgh. They publish full-length collections of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Internships (unpaid) offer experience in the independent publishing industry, as well as in fundraising and nonprofit management.

Interns work with Suzanne Thinnes and learn about PR, fundraising, media relations, event planning, newsletters, special projects, editing/proofing, flyers, and programs. Contact the volunteer coordinator for more information at 412-622-3114.

Pitt’s groundbreaking Center for African American Poetry and Poetics (CAAPP) seeks an intern to be an integral part of our team. We are looking for an undergraduate with excellent writing abilities, attention to detail, and knowledge of social media. At least half of the intern’s time will be devoted to writing, particularly for social media platforms including Twitter, Tumblr, and the CAAPP blog. In addition, the intern will be an on-the-ground resource person, handling some of the promotions and outreach for CAAPP programming and initiatives. Required: Excellent writing and proofreading ability, organizational skills and attention to detail, and knowledge of social media, especially Twitter and Instagram. Very desirable: Interest in African American poetry and poetics. Desirable but not required: Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license. The Center for African American Poetry and Poetics is committed to equality of opportunity and is nondiscriminatory relative to race, religion, color, national origin, social class, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Fall application deadline is August 19. Contact Assistant Director Steffan Triplett (STT37@pitt.edu) with questions. 

City of Asylum, located on the Northside, provides sanctuary for endangered literary writers as well as a space for community events. Their programming includes readings from local and international writers, concerts, film screenings, and children's storytelling. Interns help with organizing weekly events, including administration, ticketing, volunteer facilitation, and location set up. They consider a background in the performing arts a plus as well as a knowledge of WordPress, Mailchimp and Patron Manager. For more information visit their website here. Send resume and cover letter to klamb@cityofasylum.org

The Writing and Communications intern position involves writing and editing web news and feature stories and keeping web content up-to-date. Other possible projects, depending on your skills and interest, include writing and editing for print publications, researching, designing, and developing social media projects. Skills needed include writing and communications, research and interviewing skills. This is a paid position. There are deadlines for applying and you need to send a cover letter, resume and three writing samples.

For more information, contact the Senior Director for Marketing & Communications, Bridget Decker, at bridget@cmu.edu.

Gain experience with previews, press releases, game stories, interviews, and newsletter articles by interning at Carnegie Mellon University's Athletic Department. Interns will work various athletic events; note that weekend availability is needed. This site has internship openings both Fall and Winter semesters.

Contact Mark Fisher, Sports Information Director, for more information: mwfisher@andrew.cmu.edu or 412-268-3087.

Due date: Monday April 1, 2024 by 6PM (ET)

Are you interested in learning more about editorial work, interviewing sources, and finding your own voice as a writer?

Check out this opportunity for a summer editorial internship with College Magazine (1.5M readers)!

College Magazine Editorial Program

Advance your writing and get published! College Magazine's editorial internship opportunity begins with a 5-week training program where you will:

• Uncover your voice
• Interview real sources
• Write meaningful articles about your college
• Working closely with our editors
• Receive one-on-one feedback
• Develop social media, WordPress and SEO skills

This is a volunteer editorial opportunity, 10 hours/week. Our graduates have gone on to careers at NYT, Vox, NBC, USA Today, National Geographic, Random House and more.

To Apply: Please send your resume to editorial@collegemagazine.com
Subject: Editorial Program
Deadline: April 1, 2024 by 6 p.m. ET