Growing your skills and putting your classroom knowledge in practice is an essential part of your education. Find out more about the exciting world of magazine production through a Happenings Magazine internship!

Why should you apply for a Happenings Internship?

• Happenings Interns get valuable hands-on learning at a working magazine and ad agency to build their skills and what they've learned in the classroom.
• Employers look for more than just classroom experience. Having a Happenings internship on a resume can give interns the edge.
• Happenings Interns can meet valuable business and professional contacts.
• Interns who do well can add Happenings Staff as references for their future employment search.
• When hiring, Happenings regularly takes past exemplary interns into consideration.

Who should apply for a Happenings Internship?

• Students who are motivated and willing to work.
• Students interested in journalism/writing, research, graphic design, photography, marketing/public relations, office administration or other related fields.

What should you know about a Happenings Internship?

• Most internships will be 15 hours per week minimum for approximately 15 weeks (about 200 hours).
• All internships will focus on a variety of magazine work.
• Happenings internships are unpaid; however Happenings may choose to offer a small stipend or scholarship based on the student’s performance and Happenings scholarship availability. The stipend or scholarship will not be considered until an internship’s 200 hours are fulfilled.

Fall: Late August - Mid December
Spring: Mid January - Early May
Summer: Early May - Mid August

Steps to Obtaining a Happenings Internship:

Step 1: Submission
All materials must be received by deadlines below, unless special circumstances are noted.
Email or Mail all materials to Erika A. Bruckner.

Needed materials:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• 3-5 References with accurate contact information

Submission Deadlines:
Fall Semester: August 3
Spring Semester: December 3
Summer: April 3

Step 2: Interview
Meet for a brief interview after we contact you.
Bring samples of your work.

Step 3: Hiring
All hired interns must attend an introductory work day to meet the staff and get acquainted to office procedures.

Step 4: Internship
Get ready to  jump right in!