2013 Medical Journalism Internships

The Medical Tourism Association, the only international non-profit organization in the medical tourism industry is looking for an enthusiastic intern to contribute to the content development of our magazine and other social media channels. Responsibilities will include: Interviewing potential authors for the magazine Contributing to the writing for the news and educational content of the magazine and newsletters. Assisting in distribution databases, add new distribution contacts. Writing content for blogs and other social media channels. Applicants must be current students within two years of earning an undergraduate degree (juniors and seniors) or current graduate students Must demonstrate proficiency speaking and writing in the English language Good Good writing skills and the ability to recognize grammatical and factual errors. Relevant coursework or experience in a cross-format environment (text, video, photos, interactive/graphics, etc.) is highly desirable. Knowledge of online and social media news venues. Highly organized and attentive to detail; able to multi-task and manage projects as assigned. Self-starter with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment. This is a paid internship with the ability to work remotely and coming to our offices at least twice a month. Please, send your resume to Cristina Cardona at: cristina@medicaltoursimcongress.com

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) is a fast-growing association of patients, family members and medical professionals impacted by this often misdiagnosed and difficult illness. PHA is committed to maintaining the organization's volunteer spirit and to building opportunities for those affected by pulmonary hypertension to be involved in solutions to the challenges the illness creates. PHAs Medical Services Internship offers students an opportunity to assist the Associate Director, Medical Services and program associates in providing services to physicians, researchers, nurses and patients. This critical support will enable us to continue to provide vital services to the PH community. The Medical Services Intern will be instrumental in helping staff manage PHAs two medical membership networks and ensure that medical professionals who belong to these groups have access to the resources they need. This intern will have a wide range of experiences in managing the medical side of a health-related non-profit. You will be treated as a respected team member. Our office is a friendly and welcoming environment. Interns may also earn college credit. If you would like to design a project that helps you meet your educational goals, we will work with you to achieve this. Our office is located in downtown Silver Spring, Md., and is Metro accessible. How to Apply: Materials should include a cover letter explaining your interest in working for PHA, a resume and a 3-6 page writing sample. Cover letters should be addressed to Michael Gray, Associate Director of Medical Services. Applications are ONLY accepted through PHA's online Internship Application Form (http://www.phassociation.org/internships/apply).

MedCity Media, the publisher of MedCityNews.com, is seeking a summer intern to produce copious amounts of healthcare content (from blog posts to social media to longer articles) and execute social media strategy. This paid internship will put the intern in the middle of a fast-paced, digital-first media outlet and the intern will be treated like a regular member of team. Ideal candidates have a passion for media and healthcare; have an understanding of social media; are coachable yet independent, critical thinkers; are willing to try different approaches; and are flexible enough to take on different duties throughout the summer. Knowledge of WordPress and other content management systems is also a big plus. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. Pay is $12.50 per hour and interns will get real-time feedback and exposure to a modern media company. Interns will work from MedCitys main office of Cleveland, Ohio. Interns will work on all facets of the business, primarily producing health content for content marketing clients and reporting on early-stage companies. But you will also travel and take part in our events in Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia, and manage some of the company's social media initiatives. Send a resume, coverletter and work examples to info@medcitynews.com with the subject line "MedCity intern." We'll hire as soon as we find the right person (and you're out of school). MedCity Media is reshaping healthcare business media with dynamic content and a creative, savvy modern business model. The company connects and serves the business side of healthcare through content. It publishes MedCityNews.com, which reaches nearly a half-million monthly visitors from the business side of healthcare; gathers these readers in real time through unique events; and provides content marketing services to anyone who needs high-quality healthcare content.? We're a privately funded, entrepreneurial company in the portfolio of JumpStart Ventures and HATCH Partners, among others.

MidlevelU is an online company geared toward reaching midlevel health care providers, otherwise known as nurse practitioners and physician assistants. We are looking for a summer intern to help write blog content, witty marketing materials and help us keep up to date in the ever-changing blogging world. Writing about healthcare sounds pretty boring. Why should I spend a few hours each week researching and exploring healthcare topics? MidlevelU strives to make medical topics interesting. For example, we write articles like Dont Bring Me Your Poop! My Nurse Practitioner Pet Peeves. Now more than ever, healthcare is relevant! Individuals and employers are looking for content discussing recent changes in healthcare and predictions about the future. This means your articles will be read, a definite positive for your resume. Take on the challenge of engaging an audience of medical professionals and employers, who knows? Maybe your next post could go viral.

Advanced Soundz Production is a multimedia based company. Video filming, photography, recording are just a few of the offered services. Our intern would be needed to assist with the administrative aspect of the business and also given the opportunity to learn more in the multimedia industry. Travelling to exotic locations, mostly in the U.S.A, are some of the benefits that are associated with being an intern at ASP.

Are you ready for a lifetime adventure in one of the most beautiful wilderness settings not only of Canada, but worldwide? We are an established wilderness tourism business with a guest ranch located in the sunny south Chilcotin Mountains. You will be expected to work in exchange for your room and board. In return we offer valuable internship positions, a unique off the beaten path and nature experience, a challenging and rewarding adventure, where you will be able to learn and develop professional and personal skills. You will meet adventurers from around the world, working in this exceptional and unique environment. As part of living on a ranch, you get to join in on our lifestyle. On your time off we offer activities based on availabilities (western riding, hiking, swimming, skeet shooting, bareback riding, barrel racing, mountain riding, wildlife viewing, lariat trowing, etc.). In the wilderness setting, you'll be expected to grow and progress through the challenges presented in your tasks, each and every day. This philosophy encourages you to identify your interests, for your interests drive your goals, and it's your goals that propel your purpose in life, not only at the ranch. We need help with many aspects of running this successful guest ranch from cooks, cleaners, hospitality and office administration, to outside work involving ranch/ equipment maintenance, forestry management, wilderness guiding and much more. We ask our Interns to stay for a minimum of 2 months as we train on the job. We offer a variety of wilderness training programs and lodge management programs which could lead to a paid position. We are looking forward to hear from you. Take a look at our employment website www.wildernessjobs.ca to find more information.

Academic Room is a platform connecting academia with industry. We are based in the Harvard Innovation Lab. We are looking for a content editor to work on specific content development tasks.

We are looking to hire interns in our editorial and art departments. If you have a background in journalism, marketing, promotions, graphic design, website design, or photography, then we would like to hear from you. Internships are unpaid, but we do consider hiring individuals who display due diligence and excel in their field. Editorial interns will assist in research and writing news stories, interviews, and/or lifestyle coverage. Perks that are associated with internships include being credited with a byline on stories, receiving press passes to events, and participating in phone and/or in-person interviews with various key personalities. Additionally, interns are given access to the music and entertainment industries, which in turn, helps build a portfolio and clip sheet for your resume. While being enrolled in college is a plus, it is not required. Internship periods vary and temporary tasks can evolve into permanent iReviewHipHop employee positions, after the internship is complete. Please reply to this post and include contact info, resume and/or examples of previous writing works if interested. If youre interested, please contact communications@iReviewHipHop.com

Droomba.com is a music platform that connects music fans, blogs, and artists who have similar tastes in music. The Droomba private beta launched in early 2013, with an official release slated for the summer. We are looking for a summer intern to write and publish articles on topics related to the music industry, technology, and digital media. If you are a music fanatic looking to learn more about the music industry, this internship will provide you with a very unique perspective of the relationships between fans, artists, bloggers, record labels, PR Firms, & Management companies. In addition, you'll benefit from exposure from being published on our network of music related editorial websites and blogs. Who are we? We are a fun, but hardworking group of developers, designers, marketers, and entrepreneurs looking to claim a big stake in the changing music industry. Our office is located in the heart of Williamsburg and, during summer months, you can find us tapping into the Wi-Fi from our sunlit patio! Come join us!

Charge Magazine is a fast growing and dynamic online editorial for African American teen young women ages 13-18. Topics covered include fashion, health, education, beauty and more! Charge Magazine is seeking diverse, hardworking and talented writers to join our team as interns! Great benefits as an intern with Charge Magazine will include: -Original work published online and a free personal author portfolio courtesy of Charge Magazine. -Strong reference letter from Magazine CEO's. - Expansion of your work reaching a large audience. - Exposure on all major social media sites relating to Charge Magazine. -Status with a fast growing and exciting team of staff. View the online magazine here: http://www.chargemagazine.org/