Based in Sydney, Australia, Foundry is a blog by Rebecca Thao. Her posts explore modern architecture through photos and quotes by influential architects, engineers, and artists.

The Swarthmorean 2021 Summer Internship Program

The Swarthmorean 2021 Summer Internship Program

Description

The Swarthmorean invites applications for an unpaid summer internship with flexible working arrangements. The applicant must have 8-15 hours of availability per week for at least five weeks between mid-June and mid-August. Current high school and college students are eligible.

Responsibilities

  • Attend Monday publishers meetings (if your schedule allows).

  • Write copy for social media posts.

  • Generate story ideas.

  • Attend (either virtually or in person) local events and take notes.

  • Perform research.

  • Write one to two stories per month.

  • Take photographs for stories and social media posts.

  • Meet weekly with your supervisor.

Application

Essay questions (100-200 words for each question)

  1. What does it mean for a newspaper to serve its community? 

  2. What skills, experiences, or ideas will enable you to be a good intern for the Swarthmorean? 

Writing samples

Please submit two writing samples. These could be articles, blog posts, short stories, school papers, or any other kind of prose. 

Recommendations

Please submit one recommendation from a teacher, job supervisor, or coach.

To apply, send your materials to us at editor@swarthmorean.com by May 15. Put “Summer Internship” in the subject line.

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