South Philly and Southwest Philly Internship Program

Students and those looking for post-school real-world journalism experience are welcome to check out the Review's Internship Program.

A weekly newspaper with a circulation of 62,000, the South Philly Review serves readers door-to-door and publishes Thursdays. With its opinion, news, lifestyles and sports sections, interns can see the creation of a newspaper from the ground up.

The Southwest Philly Review also is on readers' doorsteps every Friday, covering Eastwick, Kingsessing and Elmwood.

Internships are non-paying, though students can receive credit, but offer the chance to learn the many facets of journalism, including, but not limited to, fact-checking, creative writing, interviewing, news judgment, article selection, the importance of accuracy and more. All interns have their own workstation with Internet access. The workweek can be designed around other jobs, obligations, school or commitments.

Send a resume and published clips (if you have them) or writing samples to:

Jess Fuerst, Managing Editor
Attn: Internship
The Review
12th and Porter streets
Philadelphia, PA 19148

Or at jfuerst@southphillyreview.com
Subject: Internship

Please include a cover letter telling us about yourself and if you have interest in any one area - sports, features, hard news - so we can tailor your internship to your interests. Tell us your availability, school schedule or both, as well as a projected start date and how long you think you will be taking the internship.

 

Photography Internship Program

If searching for an internship that offers great photo play, creative freedom and a dedicated, supportive editorial staff, contact the South Philly Review and Southwest Philly Review. Internships are open to college-level students working with instructors in for-credit photography classes.

Gain hands-on experience working with a staff photographer and staff writers; accompanying the staff photographer on assignments; arranging photo assignments and concepts with staff members; delivering photos on deadline; and, if meeting certain benchmarks, going out on assignment for the newspaper. If interested, students will have access to the Art Director to learn about the design phase of the newspaper.

The South Philly Review and Southwest Philly Review are weekly community newspapers that serve their specified areas in a door-to-door fashion. The former services 62,000 homes, while the Southwest paper services 20,000. Each covers news, features and sports with sections such as opinion and lifestyles. If your photos demonstrate vision and an ability to capture telling moments, then you might be a good match.

Applicants must have a working knowledge of Photoshop, access to transportation and a camera, digital being the preferred format. Students must be available 10 to 15 hours a week, preferably a Monday or Tuesday to get the maximum benefit of the program.

There is no compensation for internships, but interns will receive bylines on certain photos, including the restaurant review and Word on the Street.

Interested applicants should submit a portfolio, resume with references and a cover letter to: Cynthia Marone at cmarone@southphillyreview.com.

No phone calls please.