📣 Internship Opportunity: Fort Madison Monthly – Summer/Fall 2025
Position: Editorial & Digital Media Intern
Location: Fort Madison, Iowa (Hybrid opportunities available)
Duration: 10–12 weeks (flexible start/end dates)
Hours: 8–15 hours per week (flexible scheduling)
Application Deadline: Rolling, with priority given to applicants who apply by May 15, 2025
About Us:
Fort Madison Monthly is a community-rooted publication committed to telling the stories that matter to our town. From small business features and local arts to school spotlights and event coverage, we provide thoughtful reporting, creative storytelling, and local perspectives in print and online.
Internship Overview:
We’re seeking a creative, self-motivated intern to join our small editorial and digital team. This internship is ideal for students or recent grads in journalism, marketing, communications, or media studies — or anyone passionate about local storytelling.
What You’ll Do:
- Write short features, event previews, and community profiles
- Assist with interviews, research, and photography
- Help manage our website and social media platforms
- Pitch story ideas that matter to Fort Madison residents
- Learn about the editorial process from pitch to publication
- Attend select local events for live coverage or photojournalism
- Optional: work on a semester-long passion project to publish in print or digital
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Interest in community journalism and small-town storytelling
- Familiarity with social media platforms (especially Instagram and Facebook)
- Ability to work independently with attention to deadlines
- Bonus: experience with photography, Canva, or WordPress (not required)
What You’ll Gain:
- Real-world writing clips and published articles
- Editorial mentorship and portfolio feedback
- Community connections across local businesses, artists, and organizers
- Hands-on experience with both print and digital publishing
- Letter of recommendation upon successful completion
Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship, but we are happy to coordinate with college credit programs and provide bylines, professional mentorship, and community-based experience that adds real value to your resume and portfolio.
To Apply:
Send an email to editor@fortmadisonmonthly.com with the subject line: Internship Application – Your Name
Include:
- A brief introduction (1–2 paragraphs about who you are and why you’re applying)
- One writing sample (short article, blog post, or class paper is fine)
- Resume (optional but helpful)
We believe local stories matter. If you do too — we’d love to hear from you.
