Availability:  Offered fall, spring, and summer.

Internship Contact:
          Tim Loughran/Editor & General Manager
          CENTRO de Richmond
          300 East Franklin Street
          Richmond, VA  23219
          (804) 649-6254
          Email: tloughran@timesdispatch.com
 
          The largest-circulation Spanish-language newspaper in metropolitan Richmond.  
                                   
Intern Responsibilities:
          Journalism & Foreign language students will research, report & write stories in correct Spanish and take digital photographs; Business students will assist with newspaper’s marketing- and advertising sales projects.

Language/Skill Requirements:

• Advanced Spanish (reading & writing) for all candidates.

Hours & Pay:            

• Minimum 8-12 hours per week.
• After completing the VCU requirement for academic credit, journalism interns will be paid the same as CENTRO freelancers and business students will be paid per completed task.

Application Process:
          Candidates should contact Mr. Loughran first by email with a polished, error-free resume, 5 error-free work samples (if available) and an error-free 500-1000 word cover letter stating succinctly what each intern hopes to contribute to CENTRO and what training the candidate seeks to acquire during the internship period. Then follow-up by phone within seven days to set an appointment for an interview.

Date Added:  March 14, 2008