They all require the student or graduate to demonstrate a dedication and commitment to journalism, so the competition is pretty rough. Most deadlines are between Nov. 15 and Jan. 1, although smaller newspapers have deadlines until Spring. The following resources will prepare and inform you about possible internships. A 48-page booklet featuring essays by professional journalists of color who explain how and why they practice journalism at daily newspapers. It includes charts and graphs on starting salaries, internships, hiring and more.
Single copies are free.
Order by phone, letter or e-mail . Media companies and professional organizations can order bulk copies. Suitable for guidance offices as well as individual students who want to research the offerings at more than 400 colleges listed. The directory lists internship and training programs and continuing education opportunities for professional journalists and journalism educators. Send check or money order with name and mailing address to The Journalist's Road to Success, DJNF, P.O. Box 300, Princeton, NJ 08543-0300.