Internships with The Walrus

Editorial | Art | Advertising | Events and Marketing | Development

The Walrus Editorial Internship is designed to introduce aspiring writers and editors to the magazine industry and to train them to work to the standards of one of North America's finest general interest publications.

Editorial interns are involved in all stages of the production process and receive instruction in principles of editing and copy editing as well as training on publishing software. Their primary responsibilities are fact-checking stories, writing the factoids in the magazine's Miscellany section, proofreading copy, and assessing unsolicited pitches. Interns also take part in production and story meetings, shadow-edit articles alongside editors, and assist with Walrus Foundation events.

Internship terms are six months, unpaid. Interns work thirty hours per week, with flexibility in scheduling in order to allow for part-time work. There may be intermittent opportunities for interns to provide paid content for the magazine as well.

Applicants must be graduates of a post-secondary academic institution and must also be no more than thirty years old. Those who do not meet these criteria may make a case for consideration on the basis of exceptional circumstances.

To apply, please submit a statement of purpose, a resumé, and two letters of reference. Qualified applicants will be given a set of tasks related to internship duties to complete on deadline, after which a selected group will be interviewed.

The next internship session will begin in July 2010. Applications are due at 5 pm EST on April 30.

Applications should be sent to internship@walrusmagazine.com, or to:

The Walrus Art Internship gives aspiring designers the opportunity to work alongside members of the magazine's award-winning art department. Interns will hone their layout and typesetting skills, learn about the mechanics of magazines and editorial assigning, and will apply this knowledge to the highest standards of the magazine industry.

There are two six-month art internship sessions per year, with one intern chosen for each. Application deadlines are:

5 pm EST on January 15, for a March start date.
5 pm EST on July 15, for a September start date.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, a resumé, and a portfolio. Portfolios should reflect the artistic interests, pursuits, and talents of the applicant, but they need not be professional quality.

Applicants must have studied or worked in their area of specialization at a post-secondary academic institution, and must also be no more than thirty years old. Those who do not meet these criteria may make a case for consideration on the basis of exceptional circumstances.

Applications should be sent to art@walrusmagazine.com, or to:

The Walrus Advertising Internship is designed to introduce aspiring advertising/marketing executives to the magazine industry and to train them to work to the standards of one of North America's finest general interest publications.

Advertising interns are involved in all aspects of sales and administration including, but not limited to, material organization and collection, insertion order tracking, sponsorship task management, media kit compilation, digital impression tracking, national and retail sales, and billing.

Receiving invaluable experience learning national and retail sales strategies from experienced sales executives, developing key relationships with industry professionals, and working closely with the director of sales and the national sales representative on territory development and retention, you should be a self-motivated individual with a high desire to succeed and a passion for print advertising.

Internship terms are four months, unpaid. Each session has one intern working thirty hours per week, with some flexibility in scheduling in order to allow for part-time work. There may be intermittent opportunities for an intern to develop a small sales territory on a commission-only basis.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resumé, and two letters of reference to the email or physical address provided below. Qualified applicants will be given a set of tasks related to internship duties to complete on deadline, after which a selected group will be interviewed.

Applications should be sent to advertising.internship@walrusmagazine.com, or to:

The Walrus Foundation Events and Marketing Internship is designed for those interested in event planning and marketing at The Walrus. Interning for the charitable, non-profit Walrus Foundation, the events coordinator/marketing intern will work closely with the co-publisher and executive director, director of marketing and circulation, volunteers, and staff of The Walrus Foundation.

Major components of this position include: assisting with event coordination and production, developing and implementing promotional pieces, assisting with print and online marketing campaigns, and managing partnerships. The events coordinator/marketing intern will also execute media outreach, manage The Walrus magazine’s press archives, and be given the opportunity to assist with the overall circulation and marketing strategy.

The ideal candidate will hold a university degree or equivalent, be highly organized, efficient, and detail/deadline oriented. Other qualifications include excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, familiarity with Microsoft applications — especially Excel — and, of course, an interest in event planning and marketing in the non-profit sector.

The events and marketing internship operates on a four-month, unpaid term. Each session has the interns working thirty hours per week, with some flexibility in scheduling in order to allow for part-time work.

For spring 2010, the four-month term will start in early May. The application deadline for this session is 5 pm EST on April 13, 2010.

To apply, please submit a statement of purpose, a resumé, and two letters of reference. A select group will be interviewed.

Applications should be sent to marketing.internship@walrusmagazine.com, or to:

The Walrus Foundation Development Internship is designed for those interested in the nonprofit and voluntary sector, specifically in a small shop. Interning for the charitable, non-profit Walrus Foundation, the development intern will work closely with the director of development, co-publisher and executive director, board members, volunteers, and staff from the circulation, marketing, special projects, and administrative departments.

A major component of this position is assisting with donor outreach/maintenance/recognition, fundraising activities, grant applications, mail campaigns, and upkeep of donor database to facilitate donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. The development intern will also be given the opportunity to sit in on Walrus Foundation board and committee meetings.

The ideal candidate will hold a university degree or equivalent and/or have completed a fundraising management program, be highly organized, efficient, and detail/deadline oriented. Other qualifications include excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and, of course, an interest in fundraising and the nonprofit sector. Familiarity with all Microsoft professional applications — especially Excel — is essential, and working knowledge of Filemaker Pro is definitely a plus.

The development internship operates on a four-month, unpaid term. Each session has the interns working thirty hours per week, with some flexibility in scheduling in order to allow for part-time work. The next four-month term will start in early May. The application deadline for this upcoming session is 5 pm EST on April 13, 2010.

To apply, please submit a statement of purpose, a resumé, and two letters of reference. A select group will be interviewed.

Applications should be sent to mary.cranston@walrusmagazine.com, or to: