What are the responsibilities and job description for the TV GUIDE MAGAZINE EDITORIAL INTERNSHIP position at TV Guide Magazine?
TV GUIDE MAGAZINE EDITORIAL INTERNSHIP
Spring 2025
Starting Date: January — May
Supervisor: Emily Aslanian, Deputy Editor
Compensation: For course credit only
Responsibilities:
TV Guide Magazine interns gain experience in several departments at the iconic print publication and also our website, TVInsider.com. Throughout their stay, interns will fact check, research, compile information and pitch stories. Interns will also transcribe interviews with actors/producers and communicate with network publicists. Depending on the intern’s skill set, they may have the opportunity to cover events, conduct interviews for stories and write for TVInsider.com. Students must be able to work from our New York City office.
Qualifications:
We’re looking for interns who are passionate about television. Enthusiasm, efficiency, and organizational skills are essential, in addition to proficiency with Excel, Google Docs/Sheets and social media. Interns must be strong writers, and experience in journalistic research and conducting interviews is a plus. Journalism, media studies, and communications majors are preferred. TV Guide Magazine will provide the intern with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at a fast-paced, entertainment magazine. **must be a current student who is able to receive credit**
Skills to be Developed:
- Research skills (through archives, press sites, search engines, etc.)
- Communication skills (with network publicists on a regular basis)
- Fact-checking skills
- Interviewing and transcription skills (either through direct practice or listening to writers’ interviews)
- Organizational skills (to help compile information for special packages/features)
- Writing skills
Time Commitment: 2-3 days per week; hours are 10am–6pm (flexible according to student’s schedule)
Application: Please send a resume, cover letter, and include two writing samples or clips of any published work to Emily.Aslanian@tvgm.com.