SEATTLE-BASED IN-FLIGHT MAGAZINE PUBLISHER SEEKS EDITORIAL INTERN
Download Paradigm Editorial Internship PDFParadigm Communications Group, the Seattle-based publisher of Alaska Airlines Magazine and Horizon Air Magazine, is seeking editorial interns for the fall and winter quarters (fall internships typically run from October through December; winter internships typically run from January through March). Interns at Paradigm Communications have the opportunity to write several short articles, which are published with the intern’s byline, in in-flight magazines that are viewed by as many as a million travelers per month each.
Editorial internships are opportunities for aspiring journalists to acquire professional experience,
to work closely with editors and to learn about all phases of magazine publishing. The internships
are unpaid, and are typically 20 hours per week. The internship is open to all—students and non-
students. For students, the internship supervisor can work with advisors to provide college credit
for the internship experience.
Interns research story concepts, conduct interviews and write articles. They also check facts, help
with special sections, develop event calendars and sometimes write sidebars for larger stories. In
addition, they assist with editorial research and art queries. Clerical duties are minimal, but
interns do perform some general office tasks.
We are looking for applicants who are meticulous about accuracy; this is especially important for
verifying facts, but it applies to spelling, punctuation and usage. Applicants should have solid
writing experience; enjoy conducting in-depth research about a wide variety of subjects; exhibit
interest in learning about the magazine industry; and possess strong communication skills.
Applicants also need to be able to take direction. They will gain valuable self-editing and
rewriting skills, enabling them to produce content that meets the needs of editors and the
readership. Writing or editing experience in newspapers or magazines is an asset, although any
writing experience, including coursework, can be considered for the internship.
Internship hours are flexible, but we ask that interns work a fixed schedule, typically two full
days and a half-day each week. Our office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, with a one-hour lunch break.
To apply, please send a cover letter including information about your writing background and
why you are interested in the position (as well as mention of your major and your year in school,
if applicable), a resume and at least two non-returnable writing samples. Please mail or e-mail
your materials to:
Editorial Internship
Paradigm Communications Group
2701 1st Avenue, Suite 250
Seattle, WA 98121
CONTACT: info@paradigmcg.com
