So, You Want to be a Journalist? Patch Has Paid Summer Internships

Patch.com is searching the country and now accepting applications for full-time, paid summer internships where you'll gain valuable experience working as a journalist. In order to apply, you must be a junior, senior, graduate student or a recent graduate.

To learn more, check out the Patch.com Jobs Facebook page.

As an intern, you will:

• Pitch and write stories.
• Attend weekly editorial meetings.
• Shoot and edit photos and video.
• Cover town and school board meetings, court hearings and local businesses.
• Attend community outreach events.
• Execute social media strategies.

Smart, enthusiastic students with a passion for local journalism. You should be a self-starter, able to learn quickly and work independently. That means free spirits and straight shooters. Creatives and critics. Nerds with nerve. People who love the Internet but can see its cracks— and its future, too.

Candidates must have demonstrated reporting experience through campus media, an internship or a freelance position. Candidates must have a car and be willing to work some nights and weekends.

If you're interested in joining one of the fastest-growing, most collaborative and most innovative companies on the Web, then we want to hear from you!

Polish your resume, gather several writing samples and a letter of recommendation, draft a cover letter, and stay tuned to patch.com/jobs. The application will go live on Jan. 1, and applications will be accepted through Feb. 1.

Questions? Feel free to send us a note at internships@patch.com.