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Internship Program

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The Phoenix Media/Communications Group internship program has been structured to provide beneficial and educational intern assignments to qualified and motivated college students, preferably those who could receive college credit. Internships are available at the Worcester Phoenix in editorial, graphic design, research, finance and sales departments.

We are actively recruiting for summer and fall 2000 internships. Positions do tend to fill quickly so students should send resumes in as soon as possible. We require that all interns be enrolled in classes and must be able to make 12 - 15 hour per week commitment to the company. All internships are unpaid. Any student interested in being considered for any of the following internships should send a resume and cover letter to the address above. Students interested in applying for editorial internships should also forward copies of writing samples and/or clips for our review.

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The Worcester Phoenix

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The Worcester Phoenix has been with the Phoenix Media/Communications Group since 1993. It provides award-winning coverage of local arts, issues and events.

The following internship opportunities are available:

Editorial - Duties for these interns include: developing story ideas, assisting staff writers with research, editing short pieces, photocopying, and filing. Again occasional writing assignment based on story availability and the ability of the intern to both write and pitch story ideas.

Graphic Design - Intern projects include: scanning, designing ads, on screen editing/tweaking, filing and organizing. Candidates should know Quark XPress.

Sales - Intern responsibilities include: assisting in developing and implementing sales and marketing plans, coordinating mailing of deadline information and media kits, conducting research and updating the sales database.

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Intern comments

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Working at the Worcester Phoenix as an intern has been an invaluable resource of knowledge. I have gained experience in many areas of graphic design from tasks on several software programs, including Adobe PhotoShop, QuarkXpress, Freehand 8 and more. The skills I have obtained from my internship have allowed me to freelance for several businesses, and launch a website business of my own.

- Graphic Design Intern for the Worcester Phoenix, Framingham State

"I most enjoyed the degree to which I was accepted as 'part' of the Phoenix - and the trust that was shown in giving me substantial pieces, having me edit '8 days,' etc. I thought everyone was wonderful and, for an intern, I was shown a degree of trust and respect that meant a lot to me.

- Editorial Intern for Boston Phoenix, Tufts University

"I enjoyed the fact that I was trusted to make my own design choices. Also, everyone is very friendly and made me feel comfortable right away."

- Graphic Design Intern for Boston Phoenix, Fitchburg State