We’re looking for a few stellar interns at Boston magazine … This specific opening is particularly fun, as it involves working for the magazine’s Weddings, Home, and New England Travel publications. We offer a young, energetic work environment and a lot of opportunity: The right intern will walk away with some great clips and a wildly enthusiastic recommendation. However, we also expect a lot (see below). Applicants must be able to work 20 hours/three days a week.

Thanks!
Brigid Sweeney
Details below:
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Boston magazine is an award-winning city magazine that covers Boston with superlative expository features, narratives, profiles, and unsurpassed service journalism including travel, fashion, beauty, best-in-town dining criticism, and arts and entertainment. Founded in 1961, it has a circulation of 125,000 and about 500,000 monthly readers.

Boston magazine interns do not make copies and get coffee. Out interns work as a team on at least one major research project. Each is assigned to a senior editor or writer to help as a research assistant on major stories. And almost without exception, each will write several bylined articles for publication. Interns also do fact checking and learn other facets of publishing.

Research assignments are an integral part of this internship. This research is no different than that conducted by full-time staff. We insist that it be done accurately and with attention to detail. We do not accept loose schedules, tardiness, or a minimal work ethic. If you are looking to breeze your way through an internship, this is not the place for you. The work we give interns holds the same weight as work we give our top editors and we expect the same level of quality and commitment.

We offer six positions per semester and the applicant pool is very competitive.
To apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to Brigid Sweeney at bsweeney@bostonmagazine.com by Sept. 5.

They’ve been added to the Photo Album.  Click on the link at the right!

Dozens attended the Pre-UNITY Breakfast at the Globe for the discussion on race and politics in the presidential election.  Globe recruiting editor Paula Bouknight emceed the event, Globe Editor Marty Baron made welcoming remarks, and Deputy Editorial Page Editor Dante Ramos mediated the panel.  Thanks to Janet Wu, Joe Williams, and Elizabeth Mehren for participating in the discussion.  Boston City Councilor At-Large Sam Yoon also dropped by.

To celebrate UNITY, The Boston Globe will host a pre-UNITY breakfast on Wednesday, July 16, from 8-9:30 a.m. for all members of the Asian American Journalists Association, National Association of Black Journalists, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, and Native American Journalists Association in New England.

It will be an opportunity to network and meet fellow minority journalists from around the region, as well as hear from a distinguished panel on race and the presidential campaign. Some issues that will be explored: Is America ready to elect a person of color as president? How has the media handled the coverage of a female candidate? A black candidate? How would the election of a person of color affect affirmative action?

Panelists:
Dante Ramos, deputy editorial page editor, The Boston Globe
Joe Williams, deputy Washington bureau chief, The Boston Globe
Janet Wu, political reporter, WCVB-Channel 5
Sara Suarez, news director, Univision New England

The event will be held at The Boston Globe, 135 Morrissey Blvd. in Dorchester. Parking is available. Closest T stop: Red Line JFK/Umass.

Please RSVP Shirley Goh at sgoh@globe.com by Monday, July 14.

Attend a standup comedy show featuring Sandy Asai, Shaun Bedgood, Joe Wong, and other top comedians in New England benefiting China’s earthquake victims.  All proceeds go to the American Red Cross and China Earthquake Relief.

Time: Friday, May 30, 8 p.m.

Place: Cambridge YMCA Theater, 820 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge.

$15 per person, available at www.joewongcomedy.com or at the door.  For more information, call 781-859-9093 or e-mail joe@joewongcomedy.com.

We’re finally going on a long-awaited, long-discussed field trip to ESPN headquarters in lovely Bristol, Conn. ESPN producer Brian Wong has organized a 90-minute tour and lunch. Everyone is to meet at ESPN headquarters at noon. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP Brian at Brian.H.Wong@espn.com. He can also coordinate carpools from Boston and other points. The tour is limited to 15 people.

THE NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER will be offering two $500 grants to AAJA-New England members to defray the cost of attending Unity. We know many media companies are cutting back, so we want to help. If you are interested in applying for the grant, please send a note to aaja.newengland@gmail.com. Include your name, contact info, and a 300-word essay on why the chapter should help underwrite your costs to attend Unity. DEADLINE: JUNE 15

In order to register for UNITY: Journalists of Color Convention in Chicago July 23-27, you’ll need to be an AAJA member and you’ll need your membership number, which is found in your 2008 membership letter. Go to aaja.org to renew or join, and click on New England chapter. If you can’t find your number, please e-mail AAJA Administrative Assistant (Mr.) Epee Rafanan at national@aaja.org. Most AAJA events will be at the Hyatt Regency Chicago on 151 East Wacker Drive. Go to 2008unity.org to register.

Opponent: Toronto Blue Jays
When: Sunday, Aug. 17
Time: 1:35 p.m.
Price: $45 per ticket
**Checks should be made out to AAJA-NE and sent to our treasurer: Dolores Kong, 11 Houston Ave. Milton, MA 02186. If you have questions, you can e-mail Dolores at doloreskong@gmail.com. Checks should be received NO LATER than July 25. Tickets will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.

Asian Women’s Connection is a new nonprofit dedicated to establishing a network of professional Asian women. They’re inviting AAJA members to an event featuring Fitchburg Mayor Lisa Wong and Deputy Treasurer Grace Lee who will speak on making an impact in government politics.

WHERE: Royal Sonesta in Cambridge
WHEN: Thursday, May 22, 6:30 pm

Join us for an exceptional evening of discovery as we talk with Asian women leaders who are actively involved in government and politics. Explore how to use your power and influence to expand your reach and have a broader impact beyond your professional circles. Hear the personal journey of each panelist, learn about different levels of engagement, and find out about available resources and opportunities.
RSVPs are required. Send an e-mail to events@awconnect.org before May 19.

Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members

  The American Association of Sunday and Feature Editors’ membership is committed to developing newsroom staffs representative of the multicultural communities it serves today. Toward this goal, AASFE will  award Diversity Fellowships to talented journalists of color to attend its 62nd annual conference in Houston, Texas, Oct. 15-18, 2008.
  Fellowships are awarded to writers, editors, copy editors, page designers and multimedia journalists in the United States and Canada who produce arts and features content both in print and online, or those interested in pursuing careers in arts and features. Fellows get the chance to meet and network with outstanding journalists who specialize in lifestyles coverage. They also participate in multimedia storytelling opportunities during the conference. And, in order to pass along what they learn at the AASFE conference, fellows will be asked to conduct a brown-bag seminar when they return to their news organizations. AASFE will cover fellows’ registration, airfare, hotel and most meals.
  To apply for a 2008 Diversity Fellowship, applicants must submit THREE copies each of:
* A letter explaining your interest in the fellowship and your perspective about the future of arts/features coverage
* A resume
* A professional letter of recommendation
* Writers must submit five stories demonstrating a versatile writing style
* Editors must submit five samples of sections or pages with comments on how stories were generated and/or edited
* Copy editors must submit five samples of work (three headlines with stories attached; and two stories with editing comments)
* Page designers must submit five samples of work
* For those journalists with online-only work, please list Web links in your application letter
* Applicants also must submit one publishable photo. Photos will not be returned.
  Fellowship applications must be postmarked by June 20, 2008. Selections will be announced in July 2008.
  Please mail your application to Kris Worrell, AASFE Diversity Committee Chair, c/o Beaumont Enterprise, P.O. Box 3071, Beaumont, Texas 77704.
  For more information, call 409-838-2809 or e-mail kworrell@hearstnp.com. To learn more about AASFE, visit www.aasfe.org.

(The following is a part of the lengthy job opening announcement. For full details, please contact via the e-mail address at the end.)

ASPIRE is looking for a Boston-based full-time Executive Director (ED) who can start in summer 2008. The ED should be willing to make a long term-commitment (at least 2 years) to the organization. The ED is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of ASPIRE, specifically ASPIRE’s two largest programs: The annual Asian American Women in Leadership Conference (AAWIL) and Youth Leadership Program (YLP). The ED will also be responsible for leading and managing the ASPIRE Program Committee – a team of approximately 20 women volunteers in charge of creating and producing various ASPIRE programs for high school, college and professional women.

The ED oversees all program strategies and ensures the ASPIRE mission is upheld throughout all programs and communications. The ED also reports directly to the Board of Directors, working closely with the Board members, and plays a crucial role in overall growth and development strategies for ASPIRE. The ED should be a visionary and strategist that is committed to the growth and sustainability of ASPIRE and also experienced with execution to ensure ideas can be implemented.

Qualifications
o At least 1-2 years of previous leadership experience – managing programs and/or people and some knowledge of board structure and working with a board of directors.
o Passionate and committed to growing the mission of ASPIRE
o Interest in Asian American youth, women and leadership issues
o Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and quality
o Has visionary ideas but also able to execute ideas
o Proactive, flexible, energetic and self motivated
o Responsible, responsive, and has strong integrity
o Strong team player – has a passion for working with people of varying ages, ethnicities and backgrounds
o Comfortable with “service” mentality – essentially, underserved youth are “clients” we are “serving”
o Entrepreneurial mindset and likes to be involved with a start up atmosphere
o Bachelor’s Degree
o Competence in fiscal management and organization strategy/development
o Background and experience in event planning, fundraising & grant writing preferred
o Outstanding communication skills (writing, public speaking, group facilitation)
o Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), QuickBooks

Competitive Salary plus full Medical Benefits. If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to search@girlsaspire.org