Sigma Tau Delta Journal Internship
A three-month internship opportunity is available with the Sigma Tau Delta Journals. This opportunity will provide as many as three Sigma Tau Delta student members (undergraduate or graduate) with editorial and publication experience. These interns will work with the Managing Editor from May 15 to August 15, averaging 10 hours per week. Internships are remote and therefore require reliable internet access. Each intern will be paid $300 per month.
Interns may not submit for publication in the journals on which they are working.
Under the Managing Editor's direction interns:
- Read and evaluate submissions
- Edit accepted submissions for publication
- Communicate regularly via email and/or video conference with the Managing Editor
Interns should have:
- Excellent written communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Strong work ethic
- Editorial experience
- Computer literacy
Eligibility
Applicants must be active student members of a Sigma Tau Delta chapter at the time of application and should be familiar with the most recent issues of the Sigma Tau Delta journals.
How to Apply
Interested members must apply for the Sigma Tau Delta Journal Internship through AwardSpring, the link for which will be posted on the AwardSpring Application informational page of the website during the Winter Awards Cycle.
If you are using AwardSpring for the first time, you must create an account by clicking "Register." If you have used AwardSpring previously, you should use login using your email address and existing password.
Required Materials
1. A Cover Letter to the Managing Editor of Publications
2. Relevant Resume
3. Response to Essay Questions
- What is your favorite entry in the most recent issue of the Sigma Tau Delta journals, and why is it your favorite? (250 words max)
- What do you hope to achieve from the Journal Internship experience? (250 words max)
- What have you learned from a previous leadership role or work experience that will add value to your time as a Journal intern? (250 words max)
Materials submitted should reflect the candidate's skills and should be well-written and proofread for excellence and relevance.
Blog Requirement
After August 15, journal interns will submit an article (400-600 words) for WordybyNature, the official Society blog, sharing how the internship contributed to their professional growth or field of study and its impact on their future career plans.
Past Recipients
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Questions
Please contact the Central Office staff at sigmatdapply@niu.edu.
