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I’m convinced that I learned more during the internships I did throughout college than I did in many of my journalism classes (sorry, school!)–there’s just nothing like getting into an office and diving right in to the hard work to help you realize if the field you’re interested in is the one for you! We love opening up our office to an editorial intern every semester, especially in the summer (one of our busiest seasons). Here’s what we’re looking for in a summer intern this year!

– An undergraduate student who can commit to working approximately 20-25 hours a week in June and July. We would ideally love someone who could start in late May and stay into August, as well, for a total of about 10 weeks.
SOMEONE WHO LOVES WEDDINGS. More than anything else, we want to work with someone who loves weddings and has a KEEN familiarity with weddings, wedding trends, the wedding industry, and the wedding publishing industry. A deep love for the South is important, too!
– A great work ethic is super important to us, as well as someone who loves to learn, can work and problem solve independently, is very responsible, and is a self-starter.
Strong writing abilities and firm grasp on grammar. Familiarity with Photoshop, InDesign, and WordPress would be a bonus.

Every Southern Weddings internship is a bit different, but here are some of the things you can expect to experience:
– Sitting in on and contributing to weekly staff meetings and brainstorming sessions
– Learning the basics of working with a WordPress blog and the Adobe Creative Suite
– Writing a post on the blog and/or copy for the magazine
– Researching images and information for features
– Researching, requesting, and tracking products for editorial shoots
– Assisting on site at editorial shoots
– Building portfolios on the SW site
– Assisting with our social media accounts
– Getting a firsthand view of how a bustling magazine, blog, shop, and small business run with a small staff of women

Sound like something you’re interested in? Please fill out this form by Thursday, March 24 at 11:59pm. Please let us know in the comments if you have any questions. Please do not email your application to us or email us to confirm receipt. We will be in touch with applicants who we think might be a good fit within two weeks of March 24.

This position is unpaid, but we are happy to work with you to get college credit if that’s something your school offers. We know this will be a great learning opportunity! If chosen for the internship, we will need you to work in person at our Chapel Hill office, but any college student who can get themselves to Chapel Hill for the summer is eligible to apply.

We can’t wait to hear from y’all!!

lisa Written with love by Lisa
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  1. avatar Rachel Brinson reply

    Hi Lisa and everyone at SW! I have been so looking forward to applying for the summer internship position for 2016! However, I am currently studying abroad in Italy and am traveling this week away from my computer. I therefore do not have access to my résumé and writing samples for the time being. If there is anyway for me to still apply and send those remaining documents a few days after the deadline I would be so appreciative. Please let me know if this is a possibility! Thank you in advance for your time and consideration! Looking forward to hearing from y’all!
    All the best,
    Rachel

    • avatar Lisa reply

      Hi Rachel! You’re welcome to still apply, and then email me the documents separately as soon as possible ([email protected]). Have a great time traveling! :)

  2. avatar Emily Hope reply

    Hello Lisa and the Southern Weddings ladies!

    I am trying to submit my application and it says that the file size of my writing sample is too large. It is a one page PDF yet I am unable to upload it. Thank you in advance for your help with this troubleshooting issue.

    Warmly,
    Emily Hope

    • avatar Lisa reply

      Hi Emily Hope! Sorry for that inconvenience–I’m not sure why it won’t upload. Please feel free to email your writing sample to me ([email protected]) and submit your application form without it. Let me know if you have any other questions!

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We know some of y’all have been waiting for this announcement, so here it is! One of our favorite things about the warmer months just happens to be the arrival of our summer editorial intern, and we’re excited to meet the next guy or gal to fill this role! This is a fantastic opportunity to get a hands-on experience working in a dynamic, small-office environment. Here is what we’re looking for:

– An undergraduate student who can commit to working approximately 20-25 hours a week in June and July. We would ideally love someone who could start in late May and stay into August, as well, for a total of about 10 weeks.
SOMEONE WHO LOVES WEDDINGS. More than anything else, we want to work with someone who loves weddings and has a KEEN familiarity with weddings, wedding trends, the wedding industry, and the wedding publishing industry. A deep love for the South is important, too!
– A great work ethic is super important to us, as well as someone who loves to learn, can work and problem solve independently, is very responsible, and is a self-starter.
– A firm grasp on grammar. Familiarity with Photoshop, InDesign, and WordPress would be a bonus.

Every Southern Weddings internship is a bit different, but here are some of the things you can expect to experience:
– Sitting in on and contributing to weekly staff meetings and brainstorming sessions
– Learning the basics of working with a WordPress blog and the Adobe Creative Suite
– Writing a post on the blog and/or copy for the magazine
– Researching images and information for features
– Researching, requesting, and tracking products for editorial
– Assisting on site at editorial shoots
– Building portfolios on the SW site
– Assisting with our social media accounts
– Getting a firsthand view of how a bustling magazine, blog, shop, and small business run with a small staff of women

Sound like something you’re interested in? Please fill out this form by Friday, March 27 at 11:59pm. Please let us know in the comments if you have any questions. Please do not email your application to us or email us to confirm receipt. We will be in touch with applicants who we think might be a good fit within two weeks of March 27.

This position is unpaid, but we are happy to work with you to get college credit if that’s something your school offers. We know this will be a great learning opportunity! If chosen for the internship, we will need you to work in person at our Chapel Hill office, but any college student who can get themselves to Chapel Hill for the summer is eligible to apply.

We can’t wait to hear from y’all!!

emily Written with love by Emily
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  1. avatar Anastasia Kristina reply

    I just wanted to let you all know how much I appreciate you opening this to “guys and gals.” It really warms my heart, honestly! So thanks from a girl who very much only wants equality in the world <3

  2. avatar Lizzy reply

    Hello! Just a quick question — I know that the post clearly states “undergraduate students,” but are are graduate students currently enrolled in writing/journalism programs (that count magazine internships for credit) allowed to apply? Thank you!

  3. avatar Melissa reply

    I wish your office was closer to Mobile Alabama. I would love to volunteer my time working with your magazine. Sounds like a great learning opportunity.

  4. avatar Meagan Benenr reply

    I was wondering if everyone who applied will be hearing back from y’all or just the lucky applicant who gets the internship!

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Summer is by far our busiest season at Southern Weddings, and I don’t know how we would stay afloat without the help of our summer intern! Erin joined us all the way from Princeton University this season, and we have been so impressed by her dedication to our team and our mission. We are SO grateful for her help this summer and are delighted that she agreed to share a bit of her experience with y’all! -Lisa

While packing my bags in late May, I imagined myself spending my summer days swooning over heartfelt real wedding interviews and ogling gorgeous tulle gowns online. I definitely got my fill of pretty wedding details, but the experience was about much more than the pretty. I learned so much, and truly had the best time. I will miss the bright SW office, saying hello to Gracie and Rhiannon (her nanny) in the morning, and especially the ladies who have so blessed my summer with their knowledge, kindness, and powerful mission.

Nancy Ray

When I applied for Southern Weddings’ summer editorial internship, I thought that my tasks and duties would be mostly editorial, with a chance to dabble in the other SW projects. The internship turned out to be way more than editing, as I got the opportunity to stick my nose into every aspect of the business, from helping at photo shoots, pinning magazine ideas and sponsor images, emailing thank you notes to vendors, and packing shop products. My days were spent creating Blue Ribbon Vendor profiles, editing blog posts and V7 real wedding interviews, and even getting a chance to write for the blog and magazine.

I think part of the reason I had so many different tasks and assignments was because I really embraced flexibility while in the office. I opened myself up to learning and doing anything SW-related, which allowed the SW ladies to focus on the important things and let me try out a myriad of activities. My favorite day of my internship was our photo shoot day at the end of July! I loved meeting our reader models, working with vendors, and observing everything. I tried to help out in any way I could, including picking up lunches for our vendors and models and holding the groom’s jacket and boutonniere between shots.

Graham Terhune

Now that my internship is almost over, I can say that it wasn’t just an editorial internship; it was an opportunity to learn and help out in every aspect of a small business, and I came to love all of the tasks I did, no matter how mundane they seemed.

One thing that surprised me on my first day of work was how quiet the office was! While the SW ladies have weekly team meetings and smaller one-on-one meetings with each other throughout the day, for the majority of the time, the only sound is laptop keys clacking. At first, I felt awkward breaking the silence, but slowly, I grew more confident. As long as I took the initiative to ask, there was always something I could do that made the lives of the SW ladies easier, like packing shop orders to help Morgan or editing a blog post so that Emily and Lisa could focus on brainstorming for V7.

Another thing that surprised me about the SW team is how different their tasks are! It had never dawned on me that to make the incredible blog and magazine happen, there are about a million different things to do, and each SW lady plays a crucial role in bringing the whole thing together. While Emily emails with V7 real wedding vendors and Lisa writes blog posts, Nicole works on graphics for an upcoming project, Morgan packs shop products, and Lara manages the business. One of the most important things I learned from the internship was that being in the office wasn’t just about what I wanted; it was about serving the SW team in any way I could, so that they could use their time to spread SW’s mission to as many people as possible. I came to realize that my tasks were meaningful, because by having shop products ready to ship or having a post edited and ready to go up on the blog, I helped the SW ladies do their jobs better and focus their time on truly meaningful projects.

A Southern Weddings selfie!

I think that’s the most important thing that I take away from this internship: the ladies at SW, and the wedding industry in general, aren’t just about pretty wedding details and fluffy romantic stories. These people run businesses that are strong and full of potential to grow even larger; they are powerful and inspire many others to reach for their own creative business goals. They share weddings with others because weddings are full of love and strength; they showcase not only the beautiful things that make life prettier, but also the love and purpose that give life its meaning. I had the chance to meet and talk to many wedding professionals through my internship at SW, and I have so much respect for the wedding industry because of this amazing opportunity.

This internship has inspired me to one day work with weddings in any way that I can, but even if life doesn’t lead me into the wedding industry, I look forward to reading the SW blog, buying the print edition each year, and following along as the SW ladies continue to do amazing things. And maybe having my own wedding featured in V15!

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