Outdoor Athlete Magazine Summer Internship Guidelines 2012

Outdoor Athlete Magazine Summer Internship Guidelines 2012

Internship Organization: Outdoor Athlete Magazine

Internship Address: 212 E. Huron, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Contact Person: Rachel Phillips

Telephone or e-mail address: (734) 769-2970, Rachel@outdoorathlete.com

Duties of the internship/qualifications needed:

The Editorial Intern position is unpaid and involves writing, reporting, fact-checking, working with web-based media and social media, and general editorial assistance for Outdoor Athlete Magazine. Interns will update the website and various social media outlets and should be able to aggregate relevant content daily. Candidates should have an interest in outdoor sports and fitness and should be able to demonstrate strong writing skills. A solid grasp of AP style, grammar and syntax is a must. Editorial interns will also assist in the development of a second publication to launch June 1st. Travel to weekend events may be required and having transportation is a plus. Travel expenses will be reimbursed. Editorial interns will work 10-15 hours per week with in-house work/meetings in the Ann Arbor office. 

The Sports Marketing Intern position is unpaid and involves writing, preparing sales proposals, providing support to a marketing team and working directly with the publisher. Candidates should have excellent online media skills, exceptional phone skills, should possess the ability to talk to a variety of people, and be proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office. Sports marketing interns will also assist in the development of a second publication to launch June 1^st. Travel to weekend events may be required and having transportation is a plus. Travel expenses will be reimbursed. Sports Marketing Interns will work 8-15 hours per week with in-house work/meetings in the Ann Arbor office. 

Number of hours/days per week: 8-15 hours/week

Paid or unpaid?: Unpaid, can be done for credit and mileage costs will be covered

How to apply?: Email cover letter, resume and 2-3 writing samples (either Word docs or links) to Rachel@outdoorathlete.com.

About the Company: Outdoor Athlete is Michigan’s monthly source for information about outdoor sports. We publish information and news about running, cycling and triathlon, as well as any activity requiring grit, determination and skill. At Outdoor Athlete, all the world’s a gym. Snowshoeing, water sports, adventure racing—bring it on. We also publish information about gear, nutrition and travel and feature amazing athletes doing remarkable things. In addition to our printed magazine, we also offer a digital issue and a comprehensive website, OutdoorAthlete.com.