The Commercial Appeal offers internships to college students in news reporting, copy editing, photography, and layout and page design. Students must have an interest in newspaper journalism and current events. A general knowledge of issues in the metropolitan Memphis area is helpful. Reporting candidates must have a strong writing background.
Experience writing for a high school and college newspaper or other publication is preferable.
Copy editing candidates must have good English and grammar skills and must be a good speller. Interest in history would be an asset. Primarily, internship candidates must be team players, willing to follow direction from editors, receptive to learning, open to criticism and mature enough to work in a fast-pace professional environment. The deadline is January 31. The Commercial Appeal affirms that it will fill its employment needs from all available sources without regard to race, sex, age, religion or national origin, and that in implementing this policy, it will provide equal opportunity in hiring and advancement without discrimination.