Do you want to gain experience working in an award-winning publishing company in gorgeous Southern California? Are you already proficient using Microsoft Office, AP Style, Quark 6.5 and the Internet? Are you comfortable in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines? If you answered yes to each, a magazine or website editing internship with BowTie Inc. might be the place for you! BowTie publishes more than 40 consumer and business-to-business magazines including Dog Fancy, CAT FANCY, Horse Illustrated, Water Garden News, Pet Style News, Bird Talk and Hobby Farm Homes. The company’s websites include DogChannel.com, CatChannel.com, VetPracticeNews.com and PetProductNews.com.

Magazine Editing Internship
• Work directly with magazine editors to produce magazine content, including idea conception, writing, editing freelance-written copy, photo selection and cover elements.
• Write and select art for at least one major feature to appear in a national magazine.
• Attend and contribute to editorial and team meetings.
• Gain knowledge from professional editors by working alongside them.
• Complete 40 hours a week -- 8-hour days -- for 10 weeks.

Website Editing Internship
• Work directly with magazine and website editors to produce website content, including idea conception, writing, editing freelance-written copy and photo selection.
• Write and select art for at least one major feature to appear in a national magazine.
• Attend and contribute to editorial, website and team meetings.
• Gain knowledge from professional editors by working alongside them.
• Complete 40 hours a week -- 8-hour days -- for 10 weeks.

Qualifications
• A college senior or recent graduate (up to two years post-graduation) in the area of journalism or a related field.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, Quark 6.5 on a Macintosh OSX platform.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently and in groups.
• Experience working with Powerpoint, HTML, Photoshop and Dreamweaver. Website editors only.

To Apply
Send a complete packet containing these materials:
1. A cover letter explaining your interest in this program and your career goals.
2. A resume summarizing your relevant academic and/or work experience.
3. One original nonfiction article (up to 800 words).
4. A photocopy of your college transcript.
5. Two letters of recommendation (one from a past or present teacher or advisor who knows your editing abilities; one from a job supervisor).
6. One completed editing test. //link to editing test pdf here//

Send to:
Shattuck Fellowship Program
Attn: Ethan Mizer
3 Burroughs
Irvine, CA 92618
shattuckfellowship@bowtieinc.com

(Incomplete packets will not be considered.)