I interned at Open Source for eight months and learned more about the world — and this new world of Internet-fueled journalism/conversation — than I could have imagined. I strongly encourage anyone who is interested to get in touch with the crew to learn more; also, spread the word to others (read: young people in Boston who have a head on their shoulders).
Henry Shepherd, in a comment to Open Source, December 11, 2006.
Super Interns Julia and Sam at a story meeting [Katherine Bidwell]
We’re currently seeking interns for the summer. This is a great opportunity for an enterprising college student / aspiring journalist, so be sure to forward this on to anyone you know in the Boston area who fits that bill.
Interns will sit in on our daily story meetings and become intimately familiar with the day-to-day production of a national radio show and blog. They will work directly with our staff of experienced radio producers, and will have the opportunity to contact and even meet many of the intellectuals, authors, musicians, artists, policy-makers, and political figures who are guests on our show. Interns will really be working: no photocopying, no trips to the post office.
We’re hiring both web interns and production interns for this summer. Web interns will be doing lots of substantial research and feature writing, with the chance to build a portfolio of clips. Production interns will learn to pitch, shape, and book guests for shows. The web/production categories are somewhat fungible — web interns will have the opportunity to produce a show; production interns will do lots of writing for the site. Both are really great gigs.
The internships are unpaid save for a nightly on-air mention, but we have been known to have some Chowhoundish dinners now and then. We’re looking for someone who can be here every day and work 30-40 hours a week.
Seriously, pass this on. It will be good.
Sounds like a great opportunity for a young person. I’d encourage you to pay interns so that lower income kids that otherwise would feel compelled to get summer jobs could take advantage of this, instead of just dentist’s kids from Newton (don’t get me wrong, some of my best friends are dentist’s kids from Newton).
And I would encourage you to hire some older people, maybe retirees, as well.
On the other hand, would you be interested in a young, attractive trilingual French-Italian student of journalism? Son of a friend, 22, gracious. Charles Rosen a reference. Written English not what it might be/will be, but he could steer you through segments of the all-important European Series with ease. Why not get him on board for the French music-France suggestion, as a trial run (he’s also a rap fan – mixes his own music). Let me know and I’ll put you in touch. But do let me know.
Hurley’s person sounds good, but I motion to stick to the original Open Source policy and not pay him. Just kidding.
Oh man. Would I ever love to pay interns, but Mary says the money isn’t there. jonnygoldstein, do you or does anyone else know of any fellowships or grants that help nonprofits pay great, non-dentist’s kid interns?
Retirees! Sure! Anybody in the community want to send in an application?
Hurley, your friend sounds great. Writing in English is necessarily a big part of the job, but I’d love to see an application from him anyway. If it doesn’t work out, maybe he can consult on the series.
the Everett Fellowship Program (helps nonprofits pay etc.)