The Caribbean Life newspaper is seeking interns to work in the editorial department of New York’s premier Caribbean news and entertainment publication covering the Caribbean, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and The Bronx.
Caribbean Life is owned by Bayside-based Schneps Media, one of the largest local news chains in New York State with more than 90 newspapers and websites across LI, New York City, Westchester, and Philadelphia. Sister publications include amNY Metro, Dan’s Papers, Queens Courier, Brooklyn Paper, The Bronx Times, and many more.
Interns at the Caribbean Life will get hands-on newsroom experience working with seasoned professionals. They will research, report, and write news and feature stories to be published in the weekly print edition as well as on the daily website.
Spring internships are available from late January through April, summer internships run from May to August, and fall internships are open September to December. Applicants should be college students majoring in English, journalism, or communications. Experience writing for a school newspaper is encouraged, but not required. Students must earn college credit for their participation in the internship program.
Applicants can email their resume, cover letter, and writing samples to Associate Editor Kevin Williams, at mwilliams@schnepsmedia.com.
