Communications/ZooGoer Editorial Internship

The Communications Office of Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ) invites applicants for editorial internships with go toZooGoer magazine, a 32-page, four-color, bimonthly magazine that focuses on natural history and wildlife conservation.

In addition, the office produces various other publications, conducts public relations for FONZ, and manages the Zoo/FONZ website.

The internship provides excellent experience, and previous interns have found their published clips useful in securing permanent jobs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Interns focus on the editorial aspects of ZooGoer magazine, but are expected to participate in all aspects of the office's work, including:

  • Writing magazine departments,
  • Conducting text research and verifying accuracy of magazine copy,
  • Writing content for the website and maintaining web pages, and
  • Assisting with public relations, correspondence, and general office tasks as they arise.

Please note that this is an editorial internship and interns have no involvement in publication design, photography, or marketing.

Desired Qualifications and Abilities

  • Student or recent graduate with major in science writing, journalism, English, biology, or related fields
  • Excellent writing skills and the ability to adapt to ZooGoer's style
  • Strong research skills
  • Willingness to take initiative and motivation to seek new learning opportunities
  • Keen attention to detail when proofreading, copyediting, and fact-checking
  • Flexibility and a good sense of humor
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Desktop publishing, HTML, and related computer skills
  • Public relations experience or abilities
  • Professionalism

Location

National Zoo, Washington, D.C.

Payment

The intern is paid an hourly rate. FONZ does not pay transportation or housing costs.

Dates, Hours, and Deadlines

The intern is required to work 30 to 40 hours per week for a minimum of 12 weeks; starting and ending dates are flexible.

  • The summer internship begins in May or June. The deadline to submit an application is March 25.
  • This year, the fall internship begins in September, and the deadline to submit an application is July 13.
  • The winter internship begins in January. The deadline to submit an application is September 26.

To Apply

Print and send an link toapplication form, along with:

  • A cover letter,
  • A resume,
  • Two recent nonfiction writing samples that demonstrate your ability to write for a broad audience, preferably about wildlife or conservation, and
  • Names and contact details of two references.

Contact

FONZ Communications Internship
P.O. Box 37012 MRC 5516
Washington, DC 20013-7012

For more information on this internship only, contact us at:
Email
202.633.4077

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