Hello, belles! We’re starting to cook up Southern Weddings V6 shoots over here, which means one thing: summer will be here before we know it! Not that we want to rush past spring, but we do want to be ready for all the excitement, and that means we’re looking for our next summer editorial intern. This is a fantastic opportunity for one lucky guy or gal 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 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 great work ethic is super important to us, as well as someone who loves to learn, can work and problem solve independently, and is very responsible.
— We would consider a firm grasp on grammar and working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and WordPress a bonus.
Nancy Ray
Every Southern Weddings intern opportunity 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 and 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 products for posts and editorial shoots
— Assisting on site at editorial shoots
— Building galleries on the SW site
— Getting a firsthand view of how a bustling magazine, blog, shop, and small business run with a small staff of women
Sound like you? Please fill out this form by Sunday, March 3 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 3.
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!!
I so, so wish I could apply for this! But alas, I’m a girl from Michigan and just can’t swing it! Who knows, maybe I’ll get to meet y’all in the future! ;)
I hope so, Margaret!!
Could I apply even if I live in NYC? I’ll bake you cookies! lol
Hi Dee! We welcome interns from all over as long as they meet the basic criteria we set out: a current undergraduate student who can live in Chapel Hill this summer :)
Would the 20 hours a week be committed in the office or could work be done away from office? I live about an hour and a half sound of Chapel Hill in Benson, NC and would love this opportunity.
Hi Kendall! It’s possible some work could be done outside the office, but I would say at least 15 hours would need to be in the office. One of the best parts of the internship is experiencing and participating in our office culture and meetings, so I wouldn’t want you to miss out on that!
Emily, thank you so much! I will get to working on my application!!
Emily: I have a quick question, I do not have a online portfolio yet, however I have my work in an PDF. Could I submit that instead?
Thank you!
Hi Kendall! We are trying to keep everything in one place (the form) so we don’t have to be referencing multiple emails for every applicant. If there’s a way to upload your PDF to the form, then absolutely!
Will you all be offering any internships during the school year? I am studying abroad in Italy this summer and am so disappointed that I can’t apply for this! Where would I find information about possible fall or spring internships for next year?
Hi Kaitlyn! Yes, we do offer fall and spring internships! You can email me your resume and cover letter directly in August for a fall internship and November/December for a spring internship. Have a great time abroad!
Emily: Okay, thank you! I meant to say in the earlier post that I am hoping to study abroad, but I haven’t been accepted yet so I will still be submitting an application. I was just so excited to see this post and I answered hastily. I have been checking the website religiously about information on internships! Thank you so much for the information!
Would you consider graduate students who meet all the other criteria (love weddings, great work ethic, experience in journalism)? If so, I would love to apply…this is such an exciting position!
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After stumbling upon this amazing magazine a few months ago, I have become obsessed with the classic chic and southern charm that I have been fortunate enough to witness on a few occasions in real life. And while this appears to be an absolute dream internship, would it ever be possible for a Canadian college student to be accepted?I know it’s a little snowy and cold up here, but I’ve got the makings of a Belle on the inside! Eagerly hoping you will say yes, but I will be patient and wait to hear back.
Hi Haylee! Yes, absolutely! If you can get yourself to Chapel Hill for the summer, then you are eligible to apply!
Hello Southern Wedding Magazine staff, I just wanted to say how excited I am that you all are doing an internship this summer! I am very eager to hear what a great turn out there was in applications and I would love to spend my sweet summer working with a lovely staff. I was wondering one small detail, for whomever is accepted, since the internship in unpaid because it is for school credit would someone be able to assist in finding affordable housing near Chapel Hill for the summer? I understand it is a college town so there must be someone needing a sub-leaser.
Hi Morgan! We’re happy to help as much as we can (pointing you toward some resources, etc.), but the responsibility it ultimately up to the intern. As Chapel Hill is a college town, there are definitely more options than usual!
Hi Emily,
I was wondering if all the applicants would get a response or if you only receive a response if you make it to the next level? I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you for your time,
Morgan
Hi Morgan! We’re running a bit behind, but yes, we’re going to try and respond to everyone! Thanks so much!
Hi Emily! Just wondering… When will the 2014 Summer application be available? Thanks!
Hi! I was just wondering if you will be having a summer 2014 intern and if so when will the application be available? Thanks!
Hi! I was wondering if there is a summer 2014 internship available?
This is something I have been praying about applying for and I was actually reminded about it today. I see that today is the last day to turn in the form- however, it says it has been deleted. Is it too late? If so, it is alright! Just thought I would comment and see :)
Hey y’all!
I am currently a Fashion Merchandising & Retail Marketing student at Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte,NC and I was wondering/hoping that y’all would have another internship opportunity in winter. I have to complete a full time internship for school in our winter term and I would love to have a chance to do it with y’all since I want to persue a career in y’all’s field. I have experience in the wedding industry and would love to expand my experience and knowledge through an internship with Southern Weddings, so I’m crossing my fingers that y’all will have something around that time!
Thanks,
Chelsey Peterson