Calling all students. Contract magazine is still looking for last minute intern applicants for its Fall 2010 internship. Accepted interns will work hands on with Contract staff editors to produce daily editorial coverage for ContractDesign.com and TalkContract.com, with possibility for additional print coverage, as they gain first-hand exposure to the latest A&D industry news and design product releases. Interns will be located in our New York City office.

While editorial internships are open to college students who have a strong interest in pursuing a career in journalism, we also consider qualified design students that demonstrate a clear writing talent and style. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen currently enrolled at an undergraduate or graduate institution. Students must be able to obtain academic credit in return for program participation (verification required); hold a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; and be comfortable with theme analysis and be able to communicate complex ideas clearly and to work collaboratively. Knowledge of Photoshop and social media tools is a plus.

Contract typically offers at least two internships per college semester, and students are welcome to serve as interns for additional semesters, provided their school will grant credit. Internships are structured to provide maximum exposure to both online and print mediums, with our goal being to provide interns with solid experience to complement their studies and prepare them to meet their career aspirations. Duties will include, but not limited to: assisting with editorial projects; assisting with blog posts, generating print and online editorial content; researching stories, Web site updating and publishing, managing social media accounts, and/or copy editing.

Fall application deadline is August 10. Please send to associate editor Stacy Straczynski:
1. A cover letter. Please include the period (summer, fall, spring, etc.) and type (part-time or full-time hours) of internship.
2. Resume
3. Copy of academic transcript
4. Copies of at least two writing samples such as edit clips, blogs, term papers, etc. Published work preferred, but not required.

Spring 2011 internship applications will also be accepted, should students wish to submit.

As part of Nielsen Business Media’s portfolio of brands, Contract magazine is at the hub of commercial interior design and architecture, connecting professionals and covering processes, products, projects and practice issues that set the standards in the industry. Contract magazine elevates the relevance and value of commercial design by focusing on its power to transform business and institutional environments.