THE INDY OFFERS THE FOLLOWING 2 CREDIT INTERNSHIPS FOR NEXT SEMESTER:

WRITING INTERNS:
attend weekly Monday night staff meetings to discuss new stories and get assignments
write at least one story per issue, due by 8 p.m. each Saturday night
expand their portfolios by writing on diverse topics—we don’t assign beats, because we want you to know how to do anything and everything a future employer could ask for
suggested majors:
journalism, creative writing, literature

EDITING INTERNS:
attend weekly Monday night staff meetings to discuss new stories
edit all stories, due Monday night
must have a basic knowledge of AP Style
suggested majors: journalism, creative writing, literature

GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNS:
attend weekly Monday night staff meetings
to discuss new stories
design the Back Page each week  (Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons)
assist layout editor with other elements of the design process, such as (but not limited to):ads, vector illustrations and photo editing
suggested major: graphic design

ART INTERNS:
attend weekly Monday night staff meetings to discuss new stories and get assignments for the next issue
provide an illustration for the back page each week, corner doodles and the occasional piece for feature stories
suggested majors: painting/drawing, printmaking, visual arts

PHOTOGRAPHY INTERNS:
attend weekly Monday night staff meetings to discuss new stories and get assignments
take photos for stories and the cover
suggested majors: photography, journalism, new media

PRINT MANAGING INTERNS:
must be able to commit to being the Print Manager for the 2011-2012 school year (a paid position)
learn how to handle the technical side of printing The Indy each week
must be available Wednesday evenings and willing/able to stay for the 5 to 6 hours it takes to print a full run of an issue

If interested, please send some works & info to: YOUR.INDY@GMAIL.COM

Breakthrough, has launched the I AM THIS LAND video contest. From now until January 7th, 2011, we are calling on people to make a video on diversity using the phrase “I am this land,” and enter to win a grand prize of $2,500 and more.  In 2010, we watched all the things that happened in 2010: From anti-immigrant actions and racial profiling to bullying and homophobia; from fear mongering to the extreme, divisive rhetoric of the mid-term elections: it’s time for a do over.  We believe that in the new year many people are ready to live in a country that is open-minded and celebrates differences.

Check out our contest promo trailer here

As part of the project, we are also happy to announce that stars like Michael Urie, from Ugly Betty, and Sharon Jones from Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, have lent their support for the cause and the contest.

And for those that are unable to make a video, we still want your participation. Follow @breakthrough, with the hashtag #iamthisland and tell us who or what symbolizes diversity to you. All entries are entered to win a DJ Hero by Activision.

If you have any questions on I AM THIS LAND, please email Crissy Spivey at crissy@breakthrough.tv.